Club América face San Diego FC on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in the opening Group A match of the Leagues Cup at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City. The fixture is scheduled to start at 8:00 p.m. Mexico City time, which corresponds to 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time, 8:00 p.m. Mountain Time, and 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
The Mexican club, nicknamed the Águilas, enter the continental tournament in strong form after securing a 3-0 victory against Santos. Considered contenders to lift the trophy, América aim to begin their campaign with a positive result as they navigate a successful sporting period.
América manager Guillermo Almada expressed satisfaction with his players' recent performances but stated that every match presents a distinct challenge. Almada indicated that he was evaluating tactical adjustments for the clash against San Diego FC, having trained a double-pivot system designed to establish midfield balance and improve ball recovery.
San Diego FC Form and Team Outlook
San Diego FC travel to Mexico City following a 1-1 draw against Minnesota in Major League Soccer. That result leaves the American club outside the playoff qualification positions in their domestic league.
Head coach Mikey Varas has faced questioning over the team's performance leading into the fixture. Varas made it clear that the domestic league remains the primary focus for San Diego FC during this period.
Broadcast Details and Channel Guide
In Mexico, the match between América and San Diego FC will be broadcast live nationwide on free-to-air television through Imagen Televisión. Viewers can watch the broadcast on Smart TVs, computers, tablets, and mobile devices, with official streaming apps available on the App Store and Google Play.
Free over-the-air coverage is accessible on Channel 3.1. Cable and satellite subscribers across Mexico can access Imagen TV on Dish channels 103 and 603 HD, Sky channels 103 and 1103, Megacable channels 103 and 1103, and Izzi channels 118 and 703, with service also provided via TotalPlay.
