The Liga MX Clausura 2025 is heating up, and the Play-In clash between Rayados de Monterrey and Tuzos de Pachuca is set to light up screens across Mexico and beyond. This Sunday, April 27, the Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Nuevo León, will host a do-or-die battle for a coveted Liguilla spot. The winner punches their ticket to face América in the quarterfinals, while the loser gets one last shot against the victor of the Juárez-Pumas matchup. Fans are itching to catch every tackle, goal, and heart-stopping moment live. Here’s where and how to tune in.
Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. Central Mexico Time at the gleaming Estadio BBVA, a fortress where Monterrey hopes to leverage home-field energy. The game’s a single-elimination slugfest—90 minutes to settle it, or it’s straight to penalties if scores are level. For viewers at home, the match will air live on free-to-air television via Canal 5, ensuring fans without cable can still join the party. Those with a TUDN subscription can catch the action on their channel, complete with pre-game hype and post-match breakdowns. Streaming fans aren’t left out: VIX Premium will carry the game online, though a subscription is required, running about 199 pesos monthly or 599 pesos for the year. For play-by-play updates without visuals, mediotiempo’s minute-by-minute coverage online is a solid bet.
This isn’t just another game. Monterrey, finishing seventh with 28 points after a 2-0 win over León in the final regular-season match, is desperate to keep their streak of 16 straight Liguilla appearances alive. But Pachuca, also with 28 points but eighth due to a slimmer goal difference, has history on their side. The Tuzos have dominated Rayados in Liguilla matchups, boasting six wins, five draws, and just one loss across their playoff meetings. Their 2-3 victory at the Estadio BBVA during the regular season’s third matchday only adds fuel to their confidence.
The stakes couldn’t be higher. A victory secures a dream shot against the reigning tricampeón, América, while defeat means a grueling second Play-In game for the right to face Toluca. Both teams are packing talent—Monterrey with stars like Sergio Canales, Pachuca with a dynamic, youth-fueled attack led by coach Guillermo Almada. Expect a gritty, no-holds-barred fight under the floodlights.
For U.S. viewers, the game aligns with different time zones: 8:30 p.m. ET, 7:30 p.m. CT, or 5:30 p.m. PT. Broadcast details stateside mirror Mexico’s, with TUDN carrying the match and VIX Premium offering streaming. Wherever you are, this is one you won’t want to miss. The Liga MX Play-In kicks off April 27, and Monterrey versus Pachuca is the main event.