Club América will play FC Juárez at the Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez on Friday, August 21, 2026, in Matchday 5 of the Liga MX 2026 Apertura tournament.
The visiting Mexico City side enter the fixture at the top of the league standings, while FC Juárez remain in urgent need of points to move away from the bottom of the table.
América will look to impose their authority away from home to preserve their position at the summit of Mexican football. The game also provides a test of squad depth and regular consistency for the overall championship contenders in the early stage of the Apertura campaign.
Kickoff is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. Central Mexico Time, which corresponds to 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time and 8:00 p.m. Pacific Time for viewers in North America.
Television and streaming options in Mexico
Supporters in Mexico can watch the match on free-to-air television through TV Azteca 7. Additional television coverage and digital streaming options will be available through FOX and the FOX One channel.
These options provide choices for supporters seeking free broadcast television as well as those with access to subscription platforms and services linked to FOX.
Broadcasting details for the United States
In the United States, coverage of the match will be broadcast in Spanish across FOX Deportes and UNIVERSO. Both networks serve as major Spanish-language sports outlets for Hispanic audiences across the country.
American viewers must account for time zone differences when tuning in for the 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time and 8:00 p.m. Pacific Time kickoff slots.
Central American and Caribbean broadcast schedule
Football fans across Central America and the Caribbean can watch live coverage of the match through TUDN and the ViX streaming platform.
Kickoff times across the region include:
- Costa Rica: 9:00 p.m. on TUDN and ViX
- El Salvador: 9:00 p.m. on TUDN and ViX
- Guatemala: 9:00 p.m. on TUDN and ViX
- Honduras: 9:00 p.m. on TUDN and ViX
- Nicaragua: 9:00 p.m. on TUDN and ViX
- Panama: 10:00 p.m. on TUDN and ViX
- Dominican Republic: 11:00 p.m. on TUDN and ViX
Official guidelines for legal viewing
Broadcast availability and programming schedules may vary depending on television operators, subscription packages, and geographic territories. Viewers are advised to check local channel listings with their provider before the start of the match.
In countries where no local broadcast rights holder exists, supporters should rely exclusively on official services and legal streaming platforms available within their region. Any use of virtual private networks must comply with applicable local laws and specific platform terms of service. Security guidelines also advise against installing unverified free applications or browser extensions due to potential privacy risks.
Club background and venue context
The Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez serves as the home venue for FC Juárez, located in the border city of Ciudad Juárez in the state of Chihuahua. Liga MX operates on a split-season format consisting of the Apertura tournament in the second half of the calendar year and the Clausura tournament in the first half.
Club América released promotional video content on social platform X under the handle @ClubAmerica ahead of their trip to Ciudad Juárez. FC Juárez will aim to frustrate the league leaders on home turf as the fifth round of the Apertura season continues.
