The Seattle Sounders are gearing up for another run at continental glory as Leagues Cup 2025 kicks off this summer. Beginning July 29 and running through August 31, the month-long tournament brings together 36 of the top clubs from Major League Soccer and LIGA MX in a competition that promises high stakes, fierce rivalries, and a pathway to international silverware.
Now in its third edition, Leagues Cup continues to evolve. The 2025 format introduces a refreshed structure, featuring every Liga MX side and the top 18 qualifying clubs from MLS. Teams are divided into Eastern and Western regions and grouped into tiers based on 2024 league performance. Each club will play three group stage matches against teams from the opposing league, with no draws allowed. Matches that end with the score level go straight to penalty shootouts, with both teams receiving a point and the winner of the shootout receiving an additional point.
The top four clubs from each league will advance to the Knockout Rounds, beginning with the Quarterfinals. From there, it’s a single-elimination sprint to the Leagues Cup Final on August 31.
At stake: qualification to the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup. The top three finishers from Leagues Cup will secure automatic bids, with the champion earning a direct spot in the Round of 16.
For the Sounders, who have a proud history on the international stage, including their historic 2022 Concacaf Champions League title, Leagues Cup represents another opportunity to showcase their ambition and compete at the highest level.
Fans can catch all the action live on Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass, with select matches airing on FOX Sports, TelevisaUnivision, TSN, and RDS.
For more information on Leagues Cup and ticket access to our Phase One matches, head to our Leagues Cup 2025 Hub.
The stage is set. The rivalry is real. The Sounders are ready.
