Promotion and relegation update for Liga MX 2026–27 season
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed the return of promotion and relegation for Liga MX, rejecting the appeal from Expansion League clubs to reinstate the system earlier.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected the appeal from Expansion League clubs seeking to reinstate the system a year earlier.
What does the decision mean?
After much debate and legal wrangling, the Court of Arbitration for Sport has made a final decision regarding promotion and relegation in Liga MX. With the appeal from Expansion League clubs being declined, the system will return for the 2026–27 season as originally planned.
Implications for clubs and fans
The confirmation of promotion and relegation will undoubtedly have a significant impact on clubs across Liga MX. Teams will now have to prepare and compete with the knowledge that their place in the top tier is not guaranteed. For fans, the return of this system will bring excitement, drama, and unpredictability to the league.
The road ahead
As Liga MX gears up for the 2026–27 season, clubs will be making strategic moves to ensure they are competitive and avoid relegation. The pressure will be on for teams to perform at their best and secure their place in the top division. Fans can look forward to a thrilling season filled with intense battles on the pitch.
