Cruz Azul vs Puebla live: streams, TV and kick-off time
Cruz Azul host Puebla in Liga MX Game Week 2 on July 21, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. from Mexico City Stadium. U.S. viewers can watch live on TUDN, DirecTV Stream, and ViX. La Máquina sit fifth after a 3-2 win at Atlético San Luis, while Puebla arrive ninth off a 1-0 road win at Juárez.
Key Takeaways
- Cruz Azul vs Puebla kicks off July 21, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. at Mexico City Stadium.
- U.S. live options include TUDN, DirecTV Stream, and ViX.
- Cruz Azul are unbeaten in five Liga MX matches; Puebla snapped a four-game skid at Juárez.
- Joel Huiqui and Albert Espigares have named confirmed starting XIs for the Apertura clash.
The fixture is an early Apertura test for both clubs, and fans hunting streams want the basics first. More oddball sports briefs live in our Bizarre World hub.
What time does Cruz Azul vs Puebla kick off?
According to Goal.com, kick-off is July 21, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. at Mexico City Stadium in Liga MX Game Week 2.
It is a home match for Cruz Azul against Puebla in the Apertura calendar, with both sides already on the board after opening results.
Where can you watch Cruz Azul vs Puebla live?
In the United States, the match is listed on TUDN, DirecTV Stream, and ViX. Those are the TV and streaming routes Goal.com flags for legal coverage of Cruz Azul against Puebla.
If you are abroad and hit geo-blocks, Goal notes a VPN can help reach a region where the broadcast is available. Use only licensed services and clear your browser cache after connecting.
How are Cruz Azul and Puebla shaping up?
Cruz Azul, managed by Joel Huiqui, arrive off a 3-2 away win at Atlético San Luis. Jeremy Márquez scored twice and Gabriel Fernández added one, per Sportsgambler. La Máquina have three wins and two draws in their last five Liga MX games.
Puebla, under Albert Espigares, beat FC Juárez 1-0 on the road, with Ignacio Maestro Puch scoring early. That result ended four straight Liga MX defeats, including a 5-0 loss to Guadalajara. Cruz Azul won the last meeting 1-0 in January 2026 and sit fifth; Puebla are ninth.
What are the confirmed Cruz Azul and Puebla lineups?
Sportsgambler lists Cruz Azul in a 4-1-3-2: Kevin Mier; Jeremy Márquez, Jesús Orozco, Gonzalo Piovi, Gabriel Fernández; Erik Lira; Luka Romero, Carlos Rodríguez, Nicolás Ibáñez; Carlos Rotondi, José Paradela.
Puebla are set in a 4-2-3-1: Daniel Gutiérrez; Ángel Leyva, Facundo Almada, Juan Pablo Vargas, Fernando Monárrez; Sergio Sanabria, Alberto Herrera; Kevin Velasco, Alejandro Organista, Emiliano Gómez; Luifer Hernández. Goal had not confirmed absences earlier, so treat late changes as possible.