The Laguneros push forward with the Cañoneros in their bid to reach the quarterfinals, staging a crucial clash in the mid-season push for advancement. This Play-in match marks the opening phase of the 2023 Liga MX tournament style, and it pits Santos against Mazatlán in a duel that carries significant implications for both clubs as they chase a spot in the knockout rounds. The Warriors aim to exploit home-court advantage, anchored by Harold Preciado, the league’s scoring titleholder, while Mazatlán arrives eager to spring a surprise on their favored opponents who will not cede ground easily.
It’s important to note that simply winning this series does not guarantee progression to the next round. The victor will still need to contend with the loser of the San Luis versus León matchup to secure a place in the quarterfinals, making this a high-stakes, multi-stage battle right from the start.
GOAL provides the full picture on how fans in North America and beyond can watch the action unfold, whether at the stadium or from home.
SANTOS VS MAZATLAN: START DATE AND TIME
The match is scheduled to kick off at 9:10 PM Central Mexico time, with a 10:10 PM start in the United States on the Eastern Daylight Time schedule. Viewers across Canada and the United States can align their watches to catch every moment, as the kick is set to unfold under the lights as day transitions to night across North America.
HOW TO WATCH SANTOS VS MAZATLAN ONLINE: CHANNELS AND STREAMING
In Mexico, fans will have access through local broadcasters that carry Liga MX playoffs. In the United States, the contest will be available on popular networks and streaming platforms that carry top-tier Mexican football, ensuring broad visibility for a broader audience, including viewers in Canada who follow Liga MX action through regional carriers and digital services that feature Mexican league games.
This matchup will be shown on television via Channel 9, Azteca 7, and TUDN, with streaming available on the ViX platform. For fans who are unable to tune in on television, live updates and in-game commentary will be provided through GOAL’s live blog, ensuring real-time coverage across devices and regions.
As the two teams collide, supporters will find a robust array of options to follow the action, including dedicated streaming apps, regional sports networks, and official league feeds. The broadcast plan is designed to accommodate fans from Mexico, the United States, and Canada who crave up-to-the-minute results, highlights, and post-match analysis that keeps the drama of the playoffs front and center.
FROM EYE TO SIGHT: FINAL COLLISIONS
During the closing sequences of the tournament, both Santos and Mazatlán will lean on their rosters and tactical plans to tilt momentum in their favor. Expect dynamic wing play, rapid transitions, and mid-game adjustments as coaches seek to outwit their counterparts. In this high-stakes setting, individual performances—especially in goals, assists, and key defensive saves—will loom large as the teams navigate the pressure of potential elimination and the pursuit of a coveted quarterfinal berth.