Apple TV to show Cincinnati v Pachuca as Steve Cangialosi and Danny Higginbotham lead Leagues Cup coverage
Match date:
Cincinnati v Pachuca in the CONCACAF Leagues Cup will be shown live on Apple TV in the UK, with Steve Cangialosi on main commentary alongside Danny Higginbotham as co-commentator. The match is scheduled for 00:45 UK time on 5 August 2026 at TQL Stadium, with ESPN listing the fixture as part of the 2026 Leagues Cup league phase and Apple TV as the coverage platform.[1][2]
For British viewers, the key detail is straightforward: this is an Apple TV stream rather than a terrestrial television broadcast. FC Cincinnati’s own match preview also confirms that the game is available on Apple TV, with local US radio outlets listed separately for English and Spanish coverage.[12]
Steve Cangialosi is a familiar voice to American football audiences, having built a long career in soccer broadcasting across MLS and major international coverage. Danny Higginbotham, a former Premier League defender, has become one of the most recognisable analyst voices in televised football thanks to his work as a pundit and co-commentator after retiring from playing. Their pairing gives this Leagues Cup fixture a broadcast team with a strong mix of play-by-play experience and elite-level football insight.
The match itself brings together FC Cincinnati and one of Mexico’s best-known clubs, CF Pachuca. FC Cincinnati note that the team will host Pachuca in Leagues Cup 2026 phase one, and LeaguesCup.com describes Pachuca as one of Mexico’s most successful clubs.[8][13] That adds extra appeal to a fixture that has been highlighted as one of the opening night’s marquee games.[13]
There is also a notable competitive edge to the meeting. FC Cincinnati’s preview says the match kicks off at 7:45 p.m. ET, which aligns with the 00:45 UK time listing, and confirms Apple TV as the streaming home in English and Spanish.[12] ESPN likewise lists the match at TQL Stadium with Apple TV coverage.[1]
From a form and expectation standpoint, the available previews lean slightly toward the hosts. LeaguesCup.com gives Cincinnati a higher win probability than Pachuca, while Sports Mole also rates Cincinnati as the likelier winner, projecting a narrow home victory.[13][10] Even so, Pachuca’s pedigree means this should be a proper test for the MLS side rather than a routine home assignment.
For readers wanting a little more context on the competition, the Leagues Cup has become a significant cross-border tournament featuring MLS and Liga MX clubs, and this fixture is one of the more attractive early-stage matchups on the 2026 schedule.
Where to watch: Apple TV.
Kick-off: 00:45 UK time, 5 August 2026.
Venue: TQL Stadium, Cincinnati.
Commentary team: Steve Cangialosi and Danny Higginbotham.
Article generated: 5 August 2026, 00:45 GMT