Chiapas F.C.
Tuxtla is home to association football club Chiapas F.C., nicknamed Jaguares (Jaguars), who play in Mexico's top professional league, Liga MX. Chiapas play their home matches at Estadio Víctor Manuel Reyna, which has a capacity of 28,900. The team was relegated to the second tier Ascenso MX however the Chiapas FC franchise dissolved shortly thereafter. A new club named Tuxtla FC playing in the 3rd division will be Jaguares' replacement.