Tigres vs Toluca is next on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at 9 p.m. in Monterrey (11 p.m. ET, 8 p.m. PT), in Liga MX Apertura matchday 11. Toluca won both of their recent finals on penalties, the Liga MX title in December and the Concacaf Champions Cup in May.
Key takeaways
- Next match: Friday, Oct. 9, at Estadio Universitario in Monterrey
- Toluca beat Tigres on penalties in the 2025 Liga MX final and the 2026 Concacaf final
- Toluca has 20 points this season, and Tigres has 10 and sits 15th
- Their last league game ended 0–0 in January
Tigres vs Toluca: Next Match, Kickoff Time, and TV
Liga MX returns from the international break with Tigres hosting Toluca on Friday night. The league plays Jornada 11 from Oct. 9 to Oct. 11.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 9 p.m. in Monterrey | 11 p.m. ET | 8 p.m. PT |
| Venue | Estadio Universitario, San Nicolás de los Garza |
| Competition | Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 11 |
| TV (Mexico) | TV Azteca (channel 7), FOX, FOX One |
In the United States, Liga MX rights are split among several networks and streaming services, so the channel can change from match to match. Check the Liga MX listings or your TV guide close to kickoff.
Some Spanish-language sites list the match for Saturday, Oct. 10. The league’s TV schedule and the broadcast listings put it on Friday night, so Friday is the date to use.
What is at stake for each team
The standings tell a clear story. Toluca has 20 points and a +11 goal difference, which puts it among the top teams in the league. Tigres has 10 points and a −3 goal difference and sits 15th.
That makes this a must-win game for Tigres. One of its players, Joaquim, said the team is not looking for revenge after losing two finals to Toluca on penalties. The focus, he said, is on climbing the table.
Two Finals, Two Shootouts
Few league rivalries have produced two finals in six months. Both times, Toluca came out on top without winning a single game in 90 minutes.
December 2025: The Liga MX Apertura final. Tigres won the first leg 1–0 on a goal from Ángel Correa. Toluca won the second leg 2–1 to make it 2–2 on aggregate, and the title went to penalties. Toluca won the shootout 9–8 after Correa missed Tigres’ 12th kick and Alexis Vega scored the winner.
What the title meant. It was Toluca’s second straight league title. Toluca became only the fifth team since 1996 to win back-to-back Liga MX championships. Coach Antonio Mohamed won his fifth league title.
May 2026: The Concacaf Champions Cup final. The game ended 1–1 after extra time, with Jorge Díaz scoring for Toluca in the 104th minute and Joaquim equalizing for Tigres in the 114th. Toluca won the shootout 6–5 at Estadio Nemesio Díez.
The hero in goal. Toluca goalkeeper Luis García saved penalties from Fernando Gorriarán and Juanjo Purata. The win ended a 23-year wait for a Concacaf title and earned Toluca a trip to the Club World Cup.
Tigres vs Toluca Recent Results
Here is how the last few meetings went.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| July 26, 2025 | Liga MX, in Toluca | Tigres 4, Toluca 3 |
| December 2025 | Liga MX final, first leg | Tigres 1, Toluca 0 |
| Dec. 14, 2025 | Liga MX final, second leg | Toluca 2, Tigres 1 (9–8 on penalties) |
| Jan. 17, 2026 | Liga MX, in Monterrey | Tigres 0, Toluca 0 |
| May 30, 2026 | Concacaf Champions Cup final | Toluca 1, Tigres 1 (6–5 on penalties) |
Not one of the five games was decided in 90 minutes by more than one goal, except the July thriller, which Tigres won 4–3 with the visiting side scoring four. Nicolás Ibáñez scored twice for Tigres that night, and Toluca scored twice in the last few minutes to make it close.
The January game was the quietest of the bunch. It ended 0–0 in front of 40,319 fans at Estadio Universitario. Toluca had the better of the chances, with 12 shots to Tigres’ seven.
Players Who Have Decided These Games
Rosters change, but a few names keep showing up in the biggest moments.
- Alexis Vega (Toluca): scored two penalties in the December shootout, including the winner.
- Luis García (Toluca): saved two spot kicks in the Concacaf final shootout.
- Paulinho and Helinho (Toluca): scored in the second leg of the Liga MX final.
- Ángel Correa (Tigres): scored in the first leg of the Liga MX final, then missed in the shootout.
- Nicolás Ibáñez (Tigres): scored twice in the 4–3 win in July 2025.
People Also Ask
When do Tigres and Toluca play next?
Tigres host Toluca on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at 9 p.m. in Monterrey. That is 11 p.m. ET and 8 p.m. PT. The match is part of Liga MX Apertura Jornada 11 at Estadio Universitario.
Who won the last Tigres vs Toluca game?
The most recent meeting was the Concacaf Champions Cup final on May 30, 2026. It ended 1–1 after extra time, and Toluca won 6–5 on penalties. It was Toluca’s first Concacaf title in 23 years.
Where can I watch Tigres vs Toluca?
In Mexico, the match is listed on TV Azteca, FOX, and FOX One. U.S. rights vary by match, so check the Liga MX listings, FOX, TUDN, or ViX close to kickoff to confirm where it will stream.
Who won the 2025 Liga MX Apertura title, Tigres or Toluca?
Toluca won. The final finished 2–2 on aggregate, and Toluca won the penalty shootout 9–8 on Dec. 14, 2025. It was Toluca’s second straight league title under coach Antonio Mohamed.
Where are Tigres and Toluca in the Liga MX standings?
Before Jornada 11, Toluca has 20 points and a +11 goal difference. Tigres has 10 points and a −3 goal difference and sits 15th. Standings update after every matchday, so check the table before kickoff.
The Bottom Line
Tigres vs Toluca has become one of Mexico’s most dramatic matchups. Two finals, two shootouts, and Toluca won both.
Friday’s game is a league match, not a final, but the standings make it feel important. Toluca arrives near the top, and Tigres arrives needing points.
Whatever happens at Estadio Universitario, the next chapter of this rivalry is only days away.
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