The cup features 33 matches, all of which will air on Paramount+ with 11 simulcasting on CBS Sports Golazo Network and 12 on CBS Sports Network
By Sandra Herrera
• 3 min read
CBS Sports is the official home of the inaugural NWSL X LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup in English. The tournament kicks off on July 19, and CBS Sports will air multiplatform English-language coverage of every tournament match. The schedule includes 30 group stage matches, two semifinals on August 6, and it will conclude with the championship match on Oct. 25.
All 33 games will stream live on Paramount+ and 11 fixtures will air simulcasted on CBS Sports Golazo Network. An additional 12 matches will be simulcasted on CBS Sports Network, including the semifinals and championship match.
"We look forward to showcasing elite international women's soccer action this summer with our exclusive English-language coverage of the Summer Cup, featuring two of the world's best women's soccer leagues and an exciting North American rivalry," said Dan Weinberg, EVP Programming, CBS Sports. "The addition of this tournament bolsters our growing portfolio of women's soccer coverage, and we're thrilled to further expand our partnership with the NWSL, with more than 75 matches across our broadcast, cable and streaming platforms this season."
Here's everything you need to know about the new partnership:
What is the Summer Cup?
The NWSL X LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup is the first-ever crossover tournament between professional women's domestic leagues in the United States (NWSL) and Mexico (LIGA MX Femenil). In 2024, the NWSL is celebrating its 12th campaign, while LMXF is currently in its eighth year, and the neighboring leagues will face off while the Olympic Games take place in Paris.
All 14 NWSL clubs will participate as well as six LIGA MX Femenil teams, and a group stage format will kick things off with playoffs and a championship final. Tigres UANL, Club América, Chivas de Guadalajara, Rayadas de Monterrey, Pachuca and Tijuana are the Mexican sides that have earned their spot in the tournament. The Summer Cup will serve as competition for the NWSL during an extended season break for the Oympics.
There will be five groups of four teams, and the four teams with the highest earned points will advance to the semifinals, adding a layer of chaos where teams could win their group and possibly not make the knockout rounds.
Take a look at the groups:
2024 Summer Cup groups
Group A
Portland Thorns FC
Seattle Reign FC
Utah Royals FC
Tijuana
Group B
Angel City FC
San Diego Wave FC
Bay FC
Club América
Group C
Kansas City Current
Houston Dash
Tigres UANL
Pachuca
Group D
NJ/NY Gotham FC
Washington Spirit
Chicago Red Stars
Chivas de Guadalajara
Group E
Orlando Pride
North Carolina Courage
Racing Louisville FC
Rayadas de Monterrey
Here's how to watch the Summer Cup:
CBS Sports Summer Cup Schedule
Matches | Date | Time (ET) | Platform |
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Seattle Reign vs. Utah Royals | Fri., July 19 | 9 PM | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network |
Tigres vs. Pachuca | Fri., July 19 | 10 PM | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network |
Chicago Red Stars vs. NY/NJ Gotham | Sat., July 20 | 5 PM | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network |
North Carolina Courage vs. Orlando Pride | Sat., July 20 | 7:30 PM | Paramount+ |
Kansas City Current vs. Houston Dash | Sat., July 20 | 8 PM | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network |
Racing Louisville vs. Rayadas | Sat., July 20 | 8 PM | Paramount+ |
San Diego Wave vs. Bay FC | Sat., July 20 | 10 PM | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network |
Angel City vs. America | Sat., July 20 | 10 PM | Paramount+ |
Washington Spirit vs. Chivas | Sun., July 21 | 4:30 PM | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network |
Portland Thorns vs. Tijuana | Sun., July 21 | 7: PM | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network |
Chicago Red Stars vs. Chivas | Fri., July 26 | 8 PM | Paramount+ |
Racing Louisville vs. North Carolina Courage | Fri., July 26 | 8 PM | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network |
San Diego Wave vs. America | Fri., July 26 | 10 PM | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network |
Bay FC vs. Angel City | Fri., July 26 | 10:30 PM | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network |
Orlando Pride vs. Rayadas | Sat., July 27 | 6 PM | Paramount+ |
Kansas City Current vs. Pachuca | Sat., July 27 | 8 PM | Paramount+ |
Utah Royals vs. Portland Thorns | Sat., July 27 | 10:00 PM | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network |
Seattle Reign vs. Tijuana | Sun., July 28 | 6 PM | Paramount+ |
NY/NJ Gotham vs. Washington Spirit | Sun., July 28 | 6 PM | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network |
Houston Dash vs. Tigres | Sun., July 28 | 8 PM | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network |
North Carolina Courage vs. Rayadas | Wed., July 31 | 7 PM | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network |
Washington Spirit vs. Chicago Red Stars | Wed., July 31 | 7:30 PM | Paramount+ |
Portland Thorns vs. Seattle Reign | Wed., July 31 | 10 PM | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network |
Utah Royals vs. Tijuana | Wed., July 31 | 10 PM | Paramount+ |
Orlando Pride vs. Racing Louisville | Thurs., Aug. 1 | 7 PM | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network |
Houston Dash vs. Pachuca | Thurs., Aug. 1 | 8 PM | Paramount+ |
Kansas City Current vs. Tigres | Thurs., Aug. 1 | 8 PM | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network |
Angel City vs. San Diego Wave | Thurs., Aug. 1 | 10 PM | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network |
NY/NJ Gotham vs. Chivas | Fri., Aug. 2 | 8 PM | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network |
Bay FC vs. America | Fri., Aug. 2 | 10:30 PM | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network |
Semifinals | Tues., Aug. 6 | 5 PM | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network |
Semifinals | Tues., Aug. 6 | 9 PM | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network |
Final | Fri., Oct. 25 | TBD | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network |
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