By florida 
To be honest, I’ve always called myself a die-hard Tigers fan. But there was a period when I started doubting myself—the game had already ended before I saw the match report someone posted on my phone.
Like that one time, the group chat was flooded with “We won! We won!” and “What a game!” I checked the time and realized the match had finished ages ago.I hadn’t even tuned into the live stream, let alone watched it. That feeling was incredibly awkward, like promising a friend you’d grab dinner but completely forgetting the date.
After that, I made up my mind: this couldn’t go on. I had to find a way to know the Tigers’ game schedule the moment it was announced—no more relying on others to remind me, no more leaving it to chance.
My first idea was to use my phone calendar. Manually adding each game time one by one. Sounds good, right?
But the problem is, schedules change constantly. Today it’s Saturday, tomorrow it’s Sunday; a cup match gets added last minute, and I have no clue. By the time I find out, the game’s already over.
Then I tried social media. Followed the Tigers’ official Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. The result?
Instead of match notifications, I got flooded daily with player birthdays, jersey promotions, fan arguments, and sponsor ads… The truly important schedule info was buried deep, impossible to find.
I also downloaded several sports news apps. Opening them revealed homepages plastered with ads and pop-ups that wouldn’t stop. After finally finding the “Mexican Super League” section and clicking on Tigres, the interface was messy and slow.What’s even more infuriating is that sometimes after an app update, all my previously set reminders disappear.
After less than a week, I deleted all these apps.
Later, I vented in a Tigers fan WeChat group: “How do you guys remember game times? I keep missing them.”
Turns out, many in the group faced the same issue and had already discovered some great workarounds. I tried each one until I found the perfect combination for me.
I gritted my teeth and downloaded the Tigers’ official mobile app. The interface isn’t pretty, and there are plenty of ads, but one feature is incredibly useful—the schedule calendar.
Opening it shows all upcoming games for the next month:
- Who they’re playing
- Home or away game
- Game time (with time zone clearly marked)
- Game type (league, cup, friendly)
Crucially, I can set pre-game reminders:
- Notify me one day in advance
- Remind me again two hours before kickoff
Though the app can be a bit sluggish, this feature has been a lifesaver. Now I don’t have to keep track myself—the system proactively notifies me.
I used to get bombarded with notifications from ESPN. Every time Real Madrid, Barcelona, or Manchester United played, my phone would go off nonstop.
Later I got smarter:
I searched only for “Tigres UANL,” went to their team page, and enabled match reminders just for this team, turning off notifications for all other clubs.
Now my phone only buzzes for Tigres games—no noise from other matches. Clean, quiet, and hassle-free.
I also discovered that Google Calendar lists Tigres’ schedule. Someone made a public calendar for the entire season—just click “Add,” and it syncs automatically to your phone calendar with reminders.
I used to think WeChat groups were just for chatting, not reliable sources of info. But then I noticed, the closer the game gets, the livelier the group gets.
Usually a day or two beforehand, people start posting: “Guys, are you ready?” “Home game tonight—we gotta win!” “Who’s watching the live stream?”
Once that vibe kicks in, you know: game time is near.
Sometimes the app fails to alert me, but when the group explodes, I know immediately. It’s like having an extra layer of insurance.
My current system works like this:
- Primary Reminder: Tigers official app push notifications (one day in advance + two hours before kickoff)
- Backup Reminder: ESPN app with Tigers notifications only, double-locked security
- Atmosphere Reminder: WeChat group chat. The closer to kickoff, the livelier it gets—guaranteed to keep you on track
Combining these three tactics means I’ve never missed a single kickoff. No more last-minute scrambling to search “Are the Tigers playing today?” or regretting missed games after seeing others’ match reports.
If you often miss games, don’t blame yourself for having a bad memory.
The problem isn’t that you don’t want to watch—it’s that you haven’t found the right method.
Keep these points in mind:
- Don’t rely on social media feeds—they’re too cluttered and chaotic;
- Manual calendar entries are prone to slip-ups, and schedules change;
- Official apps might not be the prettiest, but they deliver the most accurate info;
- Use major platform apps for “custom reminders”;
- Fan groups aren’t just for chatting—they’re natural reminder systems.
Soccer matches won’t wait for you. But with reminders set, you can effortlessly catch every game.
Now, whenever my phone buzzes on match day, I know:
“Hey, it’s time to cheer for the Tigers.”
That feeling? It’s great.