BREAKING: América vs Necaxa shifts kickoff for Jornada 4, updated TV plan locked in
Club América and Necaxa will not take the field at the originally listed time. I can confirm the Jornada 4 showdown in the Clausura 2026 has been moved to an updated slot, coordinated around a large concert at Plaza México. The game remains in the capital, and the broadcast plan in Mexico is set for Canal 5 and TUDN. Reset your plans, this update matters. ⚽️
New kickoff time, same big-stage stakes
The league and broadcasters adjusted the schedule to ease event traffic near the stadium zone. It is a smart move for safety, access, and coverage quality. For fans, the message is simple. The game is still on, the TV window is locked, just be sure you have the new start time.
América enters as the heavyweight. Las Águilas bring depth, pace, and pressure that breaks lines. Necaxa, Los Rayos, counter with a quick first step and organized lines. This is a classic power versus disruptor setup. One team wants the ball, the other wants the space behind it.
Kickoff has changed. Recheck your local listings the day of the match, schedules may update again.
How to watch in Mexico
I have the broadcast confirmation for Mexico. Viewers will have both a free to air option and a cable option. Pregame build up will run on both windows before the whistle.
- Canal 5 on free to air television
- TUDN on pay TV
- Live match coverage on both signals, with studio analysis
- Check your local cable guide for channel numbers
If you plan to watch in a public space, arrive early. Venues around the city expect full houses. The new start time will push more fans into the same window, which usually means packed viewing spots.
Set an alert one hour before the posted kickoff. This keeps you ahead of any last minute adjustments.
Why the shift matters on the pitch
Routine rules football. Training times, meal times, and mental rhythm shape performance. A moved kickoff can tilt those routines. América’s advantage is experience. Their veterans have played in every slot, day and night, away and home. They know how to land on time.
Necaxa can benefit too. A later window can cool the pitch and open legs for counter runs. Los Rayos thrive when the game breaks into quick waves. If they keep shape, they can steal moments in transition and on set plays.
Tactical keys to watch
América will try to pin Necaxa in their half, then overload the box with late runs. Watch the fullbacks, they will push high and wide, which stretches the back line and pulls markers out of the lane. The first big chance often comes from a cutback to the penalty spot.
Necaxa must compress the middle third. Two tight banks, then a quick release to pace on the outside. The first pass after a regain is the key. If that ball is clean, América will have to turn and sprint. That is where fatigue and timing can flip, even for a giant.
Set pieces loom large. A shifted schedule can change the wind and the feel on corners and free kicks. The side that wins the first header will own early momentum.
Culture, noise, and pressure
This is not just another date on the calendar. América home dates carry the weight of the badge. The city feels it, the rivals feel it, and the cameras love it. A kickoff move does not shrink the stage, it often makes it louder. Fans who could not make the earlier time can now lock in. Expect a sharper edge, both in the stands and on the touchline.
Necaxa lives for nights like this. Spoil the party, grab a result, and you change your season. In Liga MX, form can flip in one week. A point in the capital is gold. Three points can reframe the table in a hurry.
The bottom line
The América vs Necaxa match for Jornada 4 is still the headline act, only in a new time slot. I have confirmed it will air in Mexico on Canal 5 and TUDN, with full match coverage and studio support. Check the latest kickoff time before you head out or settle in. Then enjoy a clash of styles, speed against structure, pressure against patience. The lights will be bright, and the points will matter.
