The season is split into two tournaments—the Torneo Apertura and the Torneo Clausura—each with identical formats and each contested by the same eighteen teams.

Tijuana began their season on July 23, 2011 against Morelia, Tijuana play their homes games on Sundays at 12:00pm local time.

This was Tijuana first season in Mexican top-flight league after defeating Irapuato in the promotion final.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Source: Apertura 2011 results Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.