The Apertura 2023 schedule features several double matchdays, and GOAL explains which ones are on the calendar.
Double rounds are common in Mexican football and occur worldwide. They are becoming more frequent because clubs juggle multiple international duties and summer national-team tournaments. Each semester includes one or more weeks set aside so teams can play at least two games, and the 2023 opening period follows this pattern without exception.
At the start of 2023, there are more double rounds than in the previous tournament due to the Qatar 2022 World Cup schedule, which required extraordinary adjustments to complete the tournament on time, as FIFA mandated at the time.
Next, GOAL outlines what is on the docket for this semester:
DAY 5
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Day 5 of the 2023 opening week marks the first extended stretch of the season. These fixtures are expected to be staged on August 22 and 23.
- Date and time to be confirmed | Toluca vs. Monterrey | Nemesio Diez Stadium
- 22/08 | 7pm | Chivas vs Xolos | Akron Stadium
- 22/08 | 7pm | Mazatlan vs Puebla | Kraken Stadium
- 22/08 | 21:06 | Juarez vs Pumas | Benito Juarez Olympic Stadium
- 23/08 | 7pm | America vs Necaxa | Aztec Stadium
- 23/08 | 19:06 | Pachuca vs Cruz Azul | Hidalgo Stadium
- 23/08 | 9pm | Athletic San Luis vs Leon | Alfonso Lastras Stadium
DAY 11
- 10/03 | 7pm | Puebla vs. Monterrey | Cuauhtemoc Stadium
- 10/03 | 9pm | America vs Pachuca | Aztec Stadium
- 10/04 | 7pm | Cougars vs Queretaro | University Olympic Stadium
- 10/04 | 7pm | Necaxa vs Cruz Azul | Victory Stadium
- 10/04 | 9pm | Tigers vs Toluca | University Stadium
- 24/10 | 7pm | Leon vs Atlas | Nou Camp Stadium
- 24/10 | 9pm | Chivas vs Mazatlan | Akron Stadium
- 10/25 | 7pm | Santos vs Xolos | TSM Stadium
- 10/25 | 9pm | Juarez vs Atletico San Luis | Benito Juarez Olympic Stadium
DAY 15
- 10/31 | 7pm | Toluca vs Puebla | Nemesio Diez Stadium
- 10/31 | 7pm | Queretaro vs Chivas | La Corregidora Stadium
- 10/31 | 9pm | Leon vs Pumas | Nou Camp Stadium
- 10/31 | 9pm | Monterrey vs Necaxa | Victory Stadium
- 11/01 | 7pm | Atlas vs Pachuca | Jalisco Stadium
- 11/01 | 7pm | Cruz Azul vs Juarez | Aztec Stadium
- 11/01 | 9pm | Mazatlan vs Santos | Kraken Stadium
- 11/01 | 9pm | Athletic San Luis vs America | Alfonso Lastras Stadium
- 11/01 | 21:00 | Xolos vs. Tigres | Hot Stadium
The foregoing schedule reflects GOAL’s compilation of the fixtures that will shape the early stages of Apertura 2023, with attention to the cadence of double days, stadiums, and kickoff times as they are confirmed. This overview captures the shift in the domestic calendar driven by international commitments and tournament scheduling, illustrating how clubs balance league duties with broader football calendars across North America.
All fixtures are subject to change, with venues and kickoff times updated as official confirmations arrive. The emphasis remains on delivering fans a clear, comprehensive picture of upcoming matchups and the logistical realities teams face during this busy period.