The 2025 Leagues Cup groups are officially set, with 36 clubs – 18 from Liga MX and 18 from MLS – competing in this summer’s World Cup-style tournament.
This year’s tournament runs from July 29 to August 31, pausing regular season play as matches take place across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Columbus Crew enter the competition as reigning champions, following their memorable title run in 2024.
All matches will stream on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV, with select games also airing on FS1. Check out how each of the 12 groups breakdown:
2025 Leagues Cup Groups
East 1
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East 2
East 3
East 4
East 5
East 6
East 7
West 1
West 2
West 3
West 4
West 5
West 6
West 7
West 8
How were the 2025 Leagues Cup groups determined?
For the 2025 Leagues Cup, clubs were divided into groups based on a tiered ranking system. The 36 participating teams were split evenly into Eastern and Western regions, with each region featuring three tiers determined by league performance:
- Tier 1: Top 3 ranked teams from each league
- Tier 2: Teams ranked 4–6
- Tier 3: Teams ranked 7–9
- No ties
- Each team will receive one (1) point if the game is tied after 90 minutes
- The winner of the subsequent penalty shootout will earn an additional point
- Regulation wins count as 3 points
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