The Leagues Cup 2025 is set to bring a fresh and more competitive format, intensifying the rivalry between Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX clubs. With a new structure emphasizing regular-season performance,

Major League Soccer and Liga MX announced today a significant overhaul to the format of Leagues Cup, the annual competition that pits teams from both leagues against each other.

MLS and Liga MX have unveiled a significant overhaul to the format of Leagues Cup, which this year kicks off on July 29 and runs through August 31.

All 30 Major League Soccer teams will compete in at least one, but no more than two North American competitions during the 2025 MLS season.

The 2025 edition of the Leagues Cup tournament will return this summer with an altered format for the group stage and knockouts, along with more guaranteed matches between MLS and Liga MX, the competition announced on Thursday.