Liga MX faces CAS hearing on promotion rules and returns to EA Sports FC 27

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has scheduled an audience for November 18 and 19, 2026, in Mexico City to address the legal dispute regarding the reinstatement of promotion and relegation in Liga MX. Five clubs from the Liga de Expansión MX—Leones Negros, Club Atlético La Paz, Club Atlético Morelia, Cancún FC, and Mineros de Zacatecas—are suing the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) and Liga MX. The lawsuit challenges regulations that effectively abolished sporting merit-based movement between divisions, establishing that Liga MX teams will not be relegated and Expansion teams will not be promoted starting from the 2026-2027 season.

Separately, Liga MX has officially returned to the EA Sports FC 27 video game franchise after a five-year absence. The announcement, made at the FMF headquarters, confirms that all 18 Mexican clubs, including popular teams like América, Guadalajara, and Cruz Azul, will be featured in various game modes such as Ultimate Team and Career Mode. This partnership aims to strengthen the league's connection with younger generations of fans through digital platforms.