Liga MX: Jornada 6 schedule, standings update and what to watch

Mo. Basuony

Published: February 15, 2026 12:18 AM ET

Liga MX: Jornada 6 schedule, standings update and what to watch

Jornada 6 of the Clausura 2026 delivers a packed weekend of matches and a high-stakes Clásico Nacional. Guadalajara arrive at the clash perched atop the tabla liga mx, while a host of contenders and strugglers aim to adjust course before the midseason run. Below is a practical guide to kickoff times (ET), the latest standings picture and the storylines to follow.

Schedule highlights and kickoff times (ET)

Matchday action runs from Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15. Key fixtures and kickoff times in Eastern Time (ET):

Friday, February 13 — 8: 00 PM ET: Puebla vs Pumas at Estadio Cuauhtémoc.
Friday, February 13 — 10: 05 PM ET: Late kickoff at Estadio Nemesio Diez.
Saturday, February 14 — 6: 00 PM ET: Double early kickoffs at Estadio Libertad Financiera and Estadio Hidalgo.
Saturday, February 14 — 8: 00 PM ET: Monterrey hosts a fixture at Estadio BBVA.
Saturday, February 14 — 8: 06 PM ET: Match at Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez.
Saturday, February 14 — 10: 07 PM ET: Clásico Nacional — Guadalajara vs América at Estadio Akron.
Sunday, February 15 — 5: 30 PM ET: Afternoon fixture at Estadio Cuauhtémoc.

These kickoffs set up a weekend in which every point matters: some clubs look to consolidate their places near the top, while others are under pressure to arrest worrying runs of form.

Tabla liga mx snapshot: who’s climbing and who’s slipping

The standings picture arriving into Jornada 6 is clear at the summit: Guadalajara sit at the top of the table after a blistering start. The current totals put the tapatíos well ahead of the nearest pursuers, with Pumas identified as one of the closest challengers.

Guadalajara: Leading the table after a dominant opening stretch; the club’s strong run has created a gap to the chasing pack.
Pumas: The nearest pursuer in the top group, holding ground and looking to capitalize on any slip by the leaders.
América: In mixed league form but on a broader unbeaten run across competitions; aiming to convert momentum into a climb up the table.
Mazatlán: The only team still without a point, suffering five straight defeats and needing an urgent turnaround to avoid further damage in the standings.

With a tight midtable and Liguilla places up for grabs, every fixture this weekend will influence the complexion of the table heading into the next international break and the congested February calendar that follows.

Key matches and tactical storylines to watch

Clásico Nacional (Guadalajara vs América) — The headline event of the weekend. Guadalajara’s confidence and form will be tested by a rival that, while inconsistent in the league, brings a recent unbeaten streak across competitions into the fixture. Expect intensity, fine margins and a tactical chess match between two coaches aware of what a win would mean for title ambitions and momentum.

Monterrey’s home test — Rayados arrive having failed to win in their last two league outings. Facing an opponent struggling for consistency, this is a chance to reassert domestic intent. Defensive solidity and a sharper attacking edge will be required if Monterrey want to restart a positive run.

Puebla vs Pumas — An early kick to open the weekend pits two sides with contrasting short-term form. Pumas will look to exploit any home vulnerabilities to climb into a more secure position inside the top half.

Relegation-avoidance watch — Mazatlán’s ongoing mini-crisis casts a shadow beneath the midtable. Recovering even a handful of points before the season midpoint will be vital to keep survival hopes realistic; the coaching staff and leadership will need to find immediate fixes to turn results around.

Across the weekend, managers will juggle rotation, injuries and tactical tweaks as the league shifts into a pivotal phase. Expect tight encounters, strategic substitutions and matches decided by moments of individual brilliance or set-piece proficiency.

The next 90 minutes at each venue will matter for silverware aspirations and for clubs fighting to stay afloat. Jornada 6 will clarify who can maintain the pace and who must regroup quickly.