Liga MX Kicks Off: What to Know Ahead of Matchday 1 in the Apertura 2025

The Liga MX Apertura 2025 is set to begin, with Matchday 1 bringing a mix of historic rivalries, new expectations, and exciting debuts. The action starts Friday, July 11, with Puebla vs. Atlas, a matchup where the visitors have dominated recent visits to Estadio Cuauhtémoc, winning four of the last seven.

Later that evening, Tijuana hosts Querétaro, aiming for a third straight win against them. FC Juárez faces América, a team that has won its last four trips to the border and hasn’t lost in its last six visits to Bravos.

Saturday brings three more fixtures: Santos vs. Pumas features contrasting starts to recent seasons — Pumas unbeaten in their last 16 opening games, while Santos hasn't won any of their last five. New signing Aaron Ramsey could make his debut for the visitors. Defending champions Toluca host Necaxa, a team they haven’t lost to in nine straight tournaments. Cruz Azul face Mazatlán, who struggle away from home with just one win in their last 18 road matches.

On Sunday, Pachuca meets Monterrey in a duel that has never ended 0-0 at Estadio Hidalgo, and León takes on Atlético San Luis, seeking a fourth consecutive win over them. Chivas vs. Tigres has been rescheduled for September 17. The ball is about to roll and with it, a new wave of hope across Mexican stadiums.