Leagues Cup, the first in-season club tournament in North America across all men’s professional sports, announce today the launch of its Leagues Cup 2024 Manifesto. This open declaration to the world celebrates one of the North America’s most defining soccer features: Rivalry.
Watch the Leagues Cup manifesto here.
Leagues Cup 2024 will see all 47 clubs from Major League Soccer (MLS) and LIGA MX compete in a World Cup-style format, starting Friday, July 26 and culminating with the championship final on Sunday, August 25, 2024. With 77 matches scheduled over a month-long period, this event is set to celebrate the fierce competition and rich cultural exchange inherent in North American soccer.
Leagues Cup Manifesto - Celebrating Rivalry.
The Leagues Cup Manifesto is a public declaration underscoring the essence of rivalry among three countries, two leagues, and the 47 clubs across MLS and LIGA MX. It captures the essence of North American soccer, highlighting the intense competition and cultural diversity that make this tournament a unique spectacle and the first-of-its-kind in soccer history. The video asset serves as a rallying cry for fans and players alike, emphasizing the tournament's role in uniting diverse communities through the love of the game.
The declaration features all 47 clubs alongside legendary Mexican goalkeeper Jorge Campos - who played his club career in LIGA MX and MLS - as well as highlight the appearance of other celebrities in attendance for Leagues Cup 2023 inaugural edition matches.
Marcela Garcia, Vice President of Brand Marketing for Leagues Cup, stated: "The Leagues Cup Manifesto is more than just a statement; it's a celebration of what makes our event the most unique soccer tournament in the world. It highlights the rivalries, the passion, and the shared love for soccer that transcends borders. We are excited to share this vision with our fans and players as we prepare for another thrilling edition of Leagues Cup." Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast, new to the game, or choosing a new team for the next generation, this is more than a competition—it's a call to shape the future of North American soccer. The manifesto film is a rally call and the definitive expression of 'more than soccer,' embodying the audacity, unity, and unique rivalry of Leagues Cup " added, Oved Valdez, Co-Founder and Executive Creative Director at Industry, creative agency for Leagues Cup and producer of the Manifesto.
Leagues Cup in Details:
- Dates: July 26 - August 25, 2024
- Format: World Cup-style tournament featuring the 47 clubs from MLS and LIGA MX
- Matches: 77 games hosted at stadiums throughout the U.S. and Canada
- Broadcast: Available in over 100 countries and regions via MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app, with select matches broadcast on TelevisaUnivision, FOX Sports, TSN, and RDS
Ticket Information
Tickets for all matches – including LIGA MX hub venues – are available on LeaguesCup.com and are also available to fans via the hosting MLS club, if applicable. MLS club season ticket holders should contact their club representative for more information or visit LeaguesCup.com and follow @LeaguesCup on social. For every ticket purchased, two meals will be donated as part of the United Against Hunger program. Click here to find out more about United Against Hunger.
About Leagues Cup
Leagues Cup represents a monumental new chapter for North American soccer. Since 2023, Major League Soccer and LIGA MX pause their regular seasons each summer, allowing all 47 first division professional clubs in both leagues to compete in the World Cup-style, official Concacaf sanctioned tournament, which will qualify the top three finishers for the Concacaf Champions Cup. In 2023, MLS’ Inter Miami CF became the first-ever Leagues Cup champion.
Leagues Cup 2024 will kick off Friday, July 26, and will feature 77 games hosted at stadiums throughout the U.S. and Canada, with the Final taking place on Sunday, August 25. Fans in over 100 countries and regions will be able to watch Leagues Cup on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app. MLS Season Pass is available on billions of devices through the Apple TV app on Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, set-top boxes, and game consoles, as well as on the web at tv.apple.com. Fans can also access MLS Season Pass from the Apple TV app on Apple Vision Pro, where they can watch games alongside other apps in their physical space; within an Environment, so the screen feels 100 feet wide; and in Spatial Audio for an even more immersive viewing experience. In addition, TelevisaUnivision, FOX Sports, TSN, and RDS will be the linear broadcast home for select Leagues Cup matches.
