Timbers to host 3 Liga MX teams in Leagues Cup 2026

Portland's MLS club will face Mexican clubs in the tournament's group stage.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Portland Timbers will host three teams from Mexico's Liga MX in the group stage of the 2026 Leagues Cup tournament at Providence Park in August. This will be the fourth consecutive year the Timbers have participated in the annual competition between MLS and Liga MX clubs.

Why it matters

The Leagues Cup has become an increasingly important tournament, providing MLS clubs a chance to compete against top Mexican teams and raise the profile of the league. For the Timbers, hosting the group stage matches at their home stadium will be a boost in visibility and a test of their abilities against elite international competition.

The details

The Timbers will face off against three unspecified Liga MX clubs during the Leagues Cup 2026 group stage at Providence Park in Portland. The matches will take place over a two-week period in August, leading up to the tournament's knockout rounds.

  • The Leagues Cup 2026 group stage matches in Portland will be played in August.
  • This will be the fourth consecutive year the Timbers have participated in the Leagues Cup tournament.

The players

Portland Timbers

The Portland Timbers are a professional soccer club that plays in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top division of American soccer.

Liga MX

Liga MX is the top professional men's soccer league in Mexico, featuring clubs from across the country.

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What’s next

The full schedule and matchups for the Leagues Cup 2026 group stage in Portland will be announced in the coming months.

The takeaway

The Timbers' participation in the Leagues Cup continues to showcase Portland as a hub for high-level international soccer competition, providing local fans a chance to see their team take on top clubs from Mexico.