How to Watch Liga MX Femenil in the United States

Liga MX Femenil, Mexico’s leading women’s football competition, runs two championship tournaments each year and continues to be available to viewers in the United States through several Spanish-language broadcast options.

Key takeaways

  • Liga MX Femenil was established in December 2016.
  • Chivas won the inaugural Apertura title in 2017.
  • The division grew from 16 clubs in its first campaign to 18 teams by 2019.
  • The season is split between the July-to-December Apertura and January-to-May Clausura.
  • Both tournaments conclude with a playoff phase.
  • Fubo, ViX, Telemundo Deportes/Universo and Fox Deportes are among the viewing options for selected coverage.

Competition format and early growth

The league began with 16 sides for its first season in 2017, when Chivas Femenil lifted the Apertura trophy. It had expanded to 18 participants by 2019, while bringing in leading players from Mexico and overseas.

Its calendar is organised around two separate competitions. The Apertura is staged in the second half of the year, from July through December, before the Clausura follows from January until May. Each tournament has its own knockout rounds to decide the champion.

How to follow Liga MX Femenil

Supporters in the United States can stream Liga MX Femenil matches on Fubo. Spanish-language coverage is also carried through Fubo Latino, including channels such as Univision and TUDN.

Selected fixtures are additionally shown in Spanish by ViX, Telemundo Deportes/Universo and Fox Deportes. Availability can differ by country, with international viewers needing to check the local broadcaster or streaming service carrying the competition.

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