Liga MX fans declare Mexico’s new ‘Big Six’ - and two huge names didn’t make the cut

Mexican soccer fans are taking a page out of the Premier League’s playbook with the creation of a new concept - the Liga MX “Big Six.” The idea leaves traditional giants like Chivas and Pumas on the outside looking in.

For several seasons, debate has grown among fans and analysts about which clubs truly dominate Mexican soccer today. As teams like Tigres, Monterrey, Pachuca, and Toluca continue to rise, while Chivas and Pumas struggle to stay relevant, a new hierarchy is emerging. Enter the “Big Six,” a label inspired by England’s Premier League elite.

What is the ‘Big Six’?

The term originated in England in the early 2010s, when British media began using it to describe Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham. These six clubs not only boasted the most success and consistency but also attracted massive fan bases and fierce rivalries that defined English soccer.

Liga MX fans have now borrowed the idea to highlight Mexico’s most dominant and consistent teams in recent years.

The six clubs leading the way in Liga MX

At the top of the list stands Club América, widely regarded as Mexico’s biggest and most successful team.

Tigres follow closely behind after a decade of dominance, while Cruz Azul’s resurgence and playoff consistency secure their place.

Monterrey joins the group thanks to its financial power and star-studded roster.

Toluca earns its spot due to a steady flow of recent trophies, and Pachuca rounds out the six, recognized for its domestic and international success since the introduction of short tournaments in 1996.

What happened to Chivas and Pumas?

Once cornerstones of Mexican soccer, Chivas and Pumas have struggled to keep pace. Although Guadalajara lifted the Liga MX title less than a decade ago and reached another final in 2023, fans argue their relevance is fading.

For Pumas, the drought runs deeper - the club hasn’t won a major title since 2011 and has fallen short in three finals, including two league championships and one CONCACAF Champions Cup.

The rest of Liga MX

Beyond the “Big Six,” teams like Tijuana, Juárez, Atlas, León, Mazatlán, Querétaro, Santos Laguna, Necaxa, and Puebla remain competitive but inconsistent. They’re seen as disruptors rather than true contenders, capable of springing surprises but unlikely to challenge Mexico’s new elite on a regular basis.

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