Leagues Cup 2026: Key storylines you should know

Leagues Cup 2026, the fourth edition of the tournament, will run from August 4 to September 6 and feature 36 clubs — all 18 LIGA MX teams and the 18 MLS clubs that qualified for the 2025 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. The competition offers prize money, bragging rights, and three spots in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup. MLS currently holds the upper hand in the Leagues Cup format, while LIGA MX leads in Concacaf Champions Cup competition.