Tapatío's route in the Apertura 2026 on their return to AKRON | OneFootball

Tapatío is back at AKRON Stadium for the 2026 Apertura! Liga BBVA Expansión MX officially announced the tournament schedule this Friday, so the Red-and-White side now knows the path it will follow over the next semester, in which it will look to grow strong at the Rebaño’s home and remain one of the main contenders in the second division.

The return of ‘Tapa’ to the Red-and-White venue will be next Sunday, July 26, when it hosts Cruz Azul Hidalgo in the Matchday 1 clash. From there, José Meléndez’s team will face a 15-match schedule with the goal of reaffirming the competitive level that has set it apart in recent tournaments and once again battling for the top spots in the standings.

In addition to playing eight home matches at AKRON Stadium, the Young Goats will have seven away fixtures, in which they will look to collect important points to reach the tournament’s Final Phase in a strong position.

Below, we share Tapatío’s full schedule for the 2026 Apertura:

Matchday 1Tapatío vs. Cruz Azul HidalgoSunday, July 265:00 PMAKRON Stadium

Matchday 2Tapatío vs. Jaiba BravaSaturday, August 15:00 PMAKRON Stadium

Matchday 3Venados FC vs. TapatíoSaturday, August 85:00 PMCarlos Iturralde Rivero Stadium

Matchday 4Correcaminos vs. TapatíoFriday, August 147:00 PMMarte R. Gómez Stadium

Matchday 5Tapatío vs. MinerosSunday, August 235:00 PMAKRON Stadium

Matchday 6Alebrijes vs. TapatíoThursday, August 277:00 PMITO Stadium

Matchday 7Tapatío vs. Leones NegrosSunday, September 65:00 PMAKRON Stadium

Matchday 8Dorados vs. TapatíoSaturday, September 127:00 PM (HC) / 6:00 PM (HL)El Encanto Stadium

Matchday 9Tapatío vs. TlaxcalaSaturday, September 195:00 PMAKRON Stadium

Matchday 10Tapatío vs. TepatitlánSunday, September 275:00 PMAKRON Stadium

Matchday 11Cancún FC vs. TapatíoSaturday, October 37:00 PM (HC) / 8:00 PM (HL)Andrés Quintana Roo Stadium

Matchday 12Tapatío vs. Atlético La PazFriday, October 95:00 PMAKRON Stadium

Matchday 13Alacranes de Durango vs. TapatíoSaturday, October 179:00 PMFrancisco Zarco Stadium

Matchday 14Tapatío vs. Atlético MoreliaSaturday, October 245:00 PMAKRON Stadium

Matchday 15Piratas FC vs. TapatíoSaturday, October 317:00 PMLuis Pirata Fuente Stadium

Final Phase dates

Quarterfinals

* First leg: November 4 and 5* Second leg: November 7 and 8

Semifinals

* First leg: November 11 and 12* Second leg: November 14 and 15

Final

* First leg: November 21* Second leg: November 28

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