Toluca vs Austin FC: how to watch Leagues Cup quarterfinal
Toluca vs Austin FC kicks off Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, in a Leagues Cup quarterfinal at Harrison, New Jersey. U.S. viewers can stream the toluca austin matchup on Apple TV via MLS Season Pass or watch in Spanish on UniMás and TUDN. Kickoff is 8:30 p.m. ET per Mediotiempo and Gestión; TUDN lists 8:40 p.m. ET.
Two quarterfinal slots remain on the final day of Leagues Cup knockout play, and this toluca austin clash decides one of them. The winner joins the semifinal field alongside clubs already through, with a Concacaf Champions Cup berth also on the line, according to Gestión.
Key Takeaways
- Toluca and Austin FC meet Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, in a Leagues Cup quarterfinal in Harrison, New Jersey.
- U.S. streaming is available on Apple TV through MLS Season Pass; Spanish-language TV options include UniMás and TUDN.
- Toluca advanced with wins over Seattle and FC Dallas; Austin FC beat Tijuana and Puebla and eliminated Club América on penalties.
- Kickoff is listed at 8:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. Mexico City time) by Mediotiempo and Gestión, or 8:40 p.m. ET per TUDN.
- The victor earns a semifinal place in the binational MLS–Liga MX tournament.
Why does this Toluca vs Austin FC quarterfinal matter?
This is one of two Leagues Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday that will complete the semifinal bracket. TUDN reports that Toluca vs Austin FC and América vs Columbus Crew are the final Round-of-Eight fixtures.
Gestión notes that a semifinal ticket plus Concacaf Champions Cup qualification are both at stake. For Toluca, coached by Antonio Mohamed, the match is a chance to build on a strong Leagues Cup group stage. Austin FC has been sharper in this tournament than in regular MLS play this season.
How did Toluca and Austin FC reach the quarterfinals?
Mediotiempo reports that Toluca opened Leagues Cup with a 3-0 win over Seattle Sounders, lost 0-1 to LAFC, and beat FC Dallas 3-1. That record carried the Diablos Rojos into the knockout round.
Austin FC defeated Tijuana 2-0 and Puebla 3-0 in group play. The Texas side then drew Club América 1-1 and won the penalty shootout 6-5 to advance. Mediotiempo warns Toluca not to underestimate Austin despite its uneven MLS form.
What time does Toluca vs Austin FC kick off?
Mediotiempo and Gestión list kickoff at 6:30 p.m. Mexico City time, which Gestión converts to 8:30 p.m. Eastern and 5:30 p.m. Pacific. TUDN publishes a slightly later start: 6:40 p.m. Mexico City time, or 8:40 p.m. ET, 7:40 p.m. CT, and 5:40 p.m. PT.
Plan to tune in a few minutes early in case the listed times differ between broadcasters. For more live viewing guides, see our Streaming & TV Alerts hub.
Where can you watch Toluca vs Austin FC in the US?
TUDN lists UniMás, TUDN, tudn.com, and the TUDN app as U.S. Spanish-language options for this quarterfinal. Mediotiempo adds that Imagen Televisión carries the match on open TV in Mexico.
Gestión states the official U.S. and Mexico streaming home is Apple TV through MLS Season Pass, with Spanish and English commentary available. The platform supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV hardware, major smart TVs, Fire TV, Roku, Google TV, Android phones, and web browsers.
How do you stream Toluca vs Austin FC on Apple TV?
Per Gestión, MLS Season Pass on Apple TV costs $12.99 per month in the United States and includes a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. The pass covers the full 2026 season, including Leagues Cup, the All-Star Game, and MLS Cup playoffs, without blackout restrictions on listed matches.
Some season-ticket packages at participating clubs include MLS Season Pass access. Apple TV+ alone does not automatically include third-party sports packages. Full broadcast details are confirmed by Mediotiempo and TUDN ahead of Wednesday's kickoff.