Chivas vs Pachuca: watch guide for Liga MX jornada 6 clash
Chivas visit Pachuca on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Estadio Hidalgo in Liga MX Jornada 6. Guadalajara sit fourth with 10 points and a five-match winning streak over the Tuzos, while Pachuca have one point from their last 12. Watch on FOX in Mexico; TUDN, Univisión, and VIX in the U.S.
Key Takeaways
- Chivas (10 points, fourth place) seek a sixth straight win over Pachuca after a 5-2 rout of Tijuana.
- Pachuca have one win, one draw, and three losses this season and just one point from their last four matches.
- Up to five Chivas players could miss out through injury, including defenders Bryan González, Daniel Aguirre, and Miguel Tapias.
- No Chivas players are suspended; Richard Ledezma and José Castillo may return but are not confirmed.
- Kickoff is 5:00 p.m. at Estadio Hidalgo; FOX carries the match in Mexico.
Why does the Chivas Pachuca matchup matter in Liga MX?
The stakes sit on opposite ends of the Apertura 2026 table. Chivas have not lost since a 0-2 opening-day defeat to Toluca, collecting three wins and one draw for 10 of 12 possible points. Their 5-2 demolition of Tijuana last week signaled that Gabriel Milito's side is clicking even after Armando González's departure.
Pachuca opened with authority, beating Pumas 0-3 on Jornada 1, then collapsed. Losses to Querétaro, León, and Puebla plus a draw with Atlético San Luis left them with a single point from their last 12. Fan pressure on coach Benjamín Mora is mounting, and a home defeat would deepen the crisis.
History favors the visitors. Chivas have won five consecutive meetings and have not lost to Pachuca in eight. On their last 10 trips to the Hidalgo, they have four wins and three draws, including three straight shutout victories over the Tuzos.
Who is injured or suspended for Chivas against Pachuca?
Gabriel Milito could be without up to five players. Three defensive absences are confirmed: Bryan González, Daniel Aguirre, and Miguel Tapias. Aguirre is ruled out entirely, according to Sports Illustrated.
Richard Ledezma and José Castillo remain in recovery but could be named to the squad. Milito said both are eligible for selection, though neither return is guaranteed. Managing load and rehabilitation decisions like these mirror the recovery priorities covered in our Longevity & Biohacking hub, where rest-versus-readiness trade-offs shape peak performance.
The positive news: no Chivas player carries a suspension into this fixture. Milito's staff knows his system well enough to absorb defensive absences and still enter as clear favorites.
Where and when can you watch Chivas vs Pachuca live?
The match kicks off Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time at Estadio Hidalgo in Pachuca. It is Jornada 6 of the Apertura 2026 Liga MX season.
Mexican viewers can tune in on FOX. In the United States, TUDN and Univisión carry the broadcast on television, with streaming available on VIX, as confirmed by Chivas de Corazón.
Chivahermanos traditionally fill the Estadio Hidalgo on the road, but millions more will follow from home. A win would tighten Chivas' grip on the upper table and keep them in the Liga MX leadership conversation.
Can Pachuca break their slump against in-form Chivas?
On paper, everything points to another Guadalajara victory. Pachuca's one-win, three-loss start contrasts sharply with Chivas' momentum, and the head-to-head record offers little comfort for the hosts.
Yet Liga MX rarely scripts outcomes. Pachuca will lean on home support to snap a four-match winless run and end an eight-game drought without beating Chivas. For Milito's side, the formula is straightforward: extend the unbeaten run, exploit a struggling defense, and climb closer to the top of the standings.