Golden Clash coming to Razorback Stadium
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium is set to host its first international soccer match when Liga MX rivals Club América and Club Tigres face off in the Golden Clash on March 28 as part of a men’s and women’s doubleheader.
This world-class soccer event will feature two matches: the clubs’ women’s teams will kick off at 2 p.m., followed by the men’s match at 5 p.m.
“We’re excited to bring an international spotlight to the University of Arkansas and all of Northwest Arkansas with two of the top club teams in the world in Club América and Club Tigres,” Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek said. “With our country being a part of hosting the World Cup this summer, we’re thrilled to put Razorback Stadium on a global stage.”
Both men’s teams have been among Liga MX’s leading clubs over the past 10 years, becoming the league’s most successful during that span – Club América and Club Tigres with four league titles each.
Club América is Mexico’s most successful and decorated club, with more titles than any other institution. Founded in 1916 and based in Mexico City, the club has won 16 Liga MX titles – the most in league history-. On the women´s side Club América has won two Liga MX Femenil titles. América plays its home matches at the iconic Estadio Banorte, which will host FIFA World Cup matches for the third time in its history this summer.
Tigres finished as runners-up in December’s Liga MX Apertura tournament. Based in San Nicolás de los Garza, the club was founded in 1960 and has won eight Liga MX titles in its history. On the women’s side, Tigres are the reigning Liga MX Femenil champions after capturing their seventh title in December – the most in league history – along with three Campeón de Campeonas trophies.
Club América and Club Tigres have developed a strong rivalry in Mexico over the past years in men´s and women´s teams and now will meet for the first time in the Golden Clash, an exciting doubleheader exclusively played in Razorback Stadium.
Tickets will be available starting at $35 and can be purchased here or by calling the Razorback Ticket Center at 479.575.5151.
Arkansas season ticket holders across all sports and Razorback Foundation members will receive priority access beginning tomorrow, January 29 at noon. Tickets for the general public will go on sale Friday, January 30 at noon.
About Club America
Founded on October 12th, 1916, Club América is the largest and most successful soccer club in Mexico and North America. Las Águilas have won 16 editions of the Liga MX, six Copa MX and two Liga MX Femenil. Internationally, Club América has won the Copa Interamericana twice and a record seven Concacaf Champions League. Regarding the Women’s, Club América is a pioneer in women’s soccer with audience record in fan attendance and being the first Mexican team to face and win UEFA rivals and participating in international tournaments.
For more information visit https://www.clubamerica.com.mx
About Club Tigres
Club Tigres is a professional soccer team affiliated with the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León and managed by CEMEX through its subsidiary, Sinergia Deportiva S.A. de C.V. since 2006. The Club was founded on March 7, 1960, and has since claimed eight Liga MX titles (1977-78, 1981-82, Apertura 2011, Apertura 2015, Apertura 2016, Apertura 2017, Clausura 2019, and Clausura 2023); three Copa MX titles (1975, 1995-96, and 2014); four Campeón de Campeones trophies (2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018, and 2022-2023); and the 2020 CONCACAF Champions League title, among others. Tigres is one of only three Mexican teams to reach the final of the Copa Libertadores (2015).
The women’s team, Tigres Femenil, was founded in 2017 with the creation of Liga MX Femenil and has since become the most successful team in the league. They’ve won seven league titles (Clausura 2018, Clausura 2019, Guardianes 2020, Guardianes 2021, Apertura 2022, Apertura 2023 and Apertura 2025) and three Campeón de Campeonas trophies (2020-2021, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024). Tigres Femenil was the first team in Mexico to host an NWSL club (Houston Dash), the first to partner with an NWSL team (Angel City FC), and the founder of the Amazonas Cup, where they defeated FC Bayern Munich. The team was also the first to launch a dedicated season pass for women’s matches and continues to lead the league in attendance since its inception.
