How to watch today’s Mazatlan vs Pumas Liga MX game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

How to watch the Liga MX match between Mazatlan FC and Club Universidad Nacional, as well as kick-off time and team news.
Friday night’s Liga MX slate sees Pumas UNAM hit the road to Estadio El Encanto for a clash with Mazatlán, with both teams riding momentum after grinding out hard-fought 1-0 victories in their most recent league fixtures.
Heading into matchday eight, Mazatlán sit 12th in the standings with just six points to their name, managing one win alongside three draws and three losses. Their attack has produced eight goals, but a leaky backline has already shipped ten.
Pumas UNAM, meanwhile, are two spots higher in 10th place, collecting nine points from a pair of victories, three stalemates, and two defeats, with a nearly even record of seven goals scored and eight conceded. The last time these two locked horns, Pumas edged a tight affair 1-0.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
How to watch Mazatlan FC vs Pumas online – TV channels & live streams
The match will be shown live onDirecTV Streamand VIX in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.
How to watch anywhere with VPN
If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL‘s guide to the best VPNs for streaming sport.
Mazatlan FC vs Pumas kick-off time
The match will be played at Estadio El Encanto on Friday, September 12, with a kick-off time of 11 pm ET for fans in the US.
Team news & squads
Mazatlan FC vs Club Universidad Nacional lineups
Injuries and Suspended players
Mazatlan FC team news
Mazatlan head into the contest with a few selection headaches, as Jairo Esquivel remains sidelined with a muscle issue, while Jhegson Intriago is nursing a hamstring problem. In addition, Alberto Herrera is battling an undisclosed setback, though he’s expected to be back around mid-September.
Pumas team news
For Pumas UNAM, injuries also cast a shadow over their preparations. Santiago Lopez is recovering from a broken finger and is unlikely to return before late September. Veteran midfielder Aaron Ramsey continues to deal with a hamstring injury that has kept him out since May, while Jose Juan Macías is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring tear earlier this year, with his comeback not expected until February 2025.