The 2025 CONCACAF Central American Cup marks the third edition of the region’s prestigious club competition, building excitement across Central America from July to December 2025.
Not only does this tournament crown the top club in the region, but it also serves as an essential qualifier for the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup, giving clubs extra incentive and fans more drama than ever
The highly anticipated 2025 CONCACAF Central American Cup will take place in Central America. This marks the third edition of the tournament, which debuted in 2023, replacing the former UNCAF Interclub Cup.
The competition kicks off on July 29, 2025 and concludes with the final on December 4, 2025, spanning a total of six months.
This year, 20 clubs from seven Central American football associations are competing. The teams qualified based on their performance in their respective domestic leagues. The tournament is divided into a Group Stage and a Knockout Stage.
This elite regional club competition features top teams from Central America and plays a critical role in shaping the international club calendar in the region. Here we will be sharing the 2025 CONCACAF Central American Cup teams, groups, table, standings, news, and everything you need to know.
2025 CONCACAF Central American Cup Teams, Groups, Format, Standing and Knockout Stage
Teams
| Country | Teams (Qualified) |
|---|---|
| Belize | Verdes FC |
| Costa Rica | Herediano, Alajuelense, Saprissa, Cartaginés |
| El Salvador | Hércules, Alianza, Águila |
| Guatemala | Xelajú, Antigua, Municipal |
| Honduras | Motagua, Olimpia, Real España |
| Nicaragua | Diriangén, Managua, Real Estelí |
| Panama | Independiente, Plaza Amador, Sporting San Miguelito |
Draw & Structure
The group stage draw, held in Miami on June 3, 2025, used official CONCACAF rankings to seed the teams.
Groups are designed to be balanced, ensuring no more than two teams from the same country are placed together. After home-and-away round robin matches, the top two teams from each group move on to the quarterfinals.
Grouping System
- Pot 1: Top-ranked teams (e.g., Herediano, Alajuelense, Olimpia, Saprissa)
- Pot 2: Antigua, Motagua, Municipal, Xelajú
- Pot 3: Plaza Amador, Cartaginés, Real España, Real Estelí
- Pot 4: Independiente, Sporting San Miguelito, Águila, Alianza
- Pot 5: Diriangén, Managua, Hércules, Verdes
Groups
| Groups | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | LD Alajuelense (CRC), Antigua GFC (GUA), CD Plaza Amador (PAN), Alianza FC (SLV), Managua FC (NCA) |
| Group B | CS Herediano (CRC), CSD Municipal (GUA), Real CD España (HON), Sporting San Miguelito (PAN), Diriangén FC (NCA) |
| Group C | Deportivo Saprissa (CRC), FC Motagua (HON), CS Cartaginés (CRC), CA Independiente (PAN), Verdes FC (BLZ) |
| Group D | CD Olimpia (HON), Club Xelajú M.C. (GUA), Real Estelí FC (NCA), CD Águila (SLV), CD Hércules (SLV) |
Format of the 2025 CONCACAF Central American Cup
The tournament is already underway, but there’s plenty more action to come:
Group Stage
The 20 teams are split into four groups of five. Each team plays four matches—two at home and two away—against the other clubs in their group. The top two teams from each group advance to the next round.
- Teams: 20 clubs from 7 Central American nations
- Groups: 4 groups of 5 teams each
- Matches: Single round-robin (each team plays 4 games)
- The top 2 from each group advance to the quarterfinals
Knockout Stage
Following the Group Stage, the 2025 CONCACAF Central American Cup knockout rounds feature home-and-away ties. The competition progresses from the Quarterfinals to the Semifinals, and includes Play-In matches for the remaining Champions Cup spots before culminating in the Final.
In each series, the top-ranked club gets the advantage of hosting the second-leg match.
- Quarterfinals (September 23–October 2)
- Semifinals (October 21–30)
- Final (November 25–December 4)
Champions Cup Qualification
- 6 clubs will qualify for the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup:
- 4 quarterfinal winners
- 2 teams from the play-in between the quarterfinal losers
CONCACAF Central American Cup 2025 Point Table
The 2025 Central American Cup is held across all participating Central American countries, with clubs hosting matches in their home stadiums throughout the tournament.
Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antigua | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 | Plaza Amador | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | Alianza | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Alajuelense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0 |
| 5 | Managua | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 0 |
Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herediano | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Diriangén | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] |
| 3 | Municipal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] |
| 4 | Sporting San Miguelito | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Real España | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 0 |
Group C
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motagua | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 | Saprissa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Independiente | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Cartaginés | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 0 |
| 5 | Verdes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 0 |
Group D
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olimpia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 | Xelajú | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Águila | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Hércules | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 0 |
| 5 | Real Estelí | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | −3 | 0 |
What Makes 2025 Special?
- Rivalries Renewed: Familiar foes like Saprissa, Alajuelense, Olimpia, and Motagua will reignite old hostilities.
- Dark Horses: Newcomers and recent league champions like Hércules and Verdes FC aim for Cinderella runs.
- Pathway to Continental Glory: For clubs, Central American Cup triumph means not just regional bragging rights but a ticket into North America’s elite Champions Cup.
- Fan Intensity: Packed stadiums in San José, San Salvador, Managua, Panama City, and beyond will fuel drama at every stage.
The final champion will be crowned after the second leg of the final in early December. With so much on the line, the battle for Central American supremacy and a spot in the Champions Cup is sure to deliver some unforgettable moments.
Final Venue
The 2025 final will be played over two legs (home and away) instead of a single neutral venue, as per the current tournament rules.
Broadcast & Coverage
The tournament is typically broadcast across CONCACAF GO, YouTube, and regional broadcasters like Tigo Sports, ESPN Centroamérica, and local TV partners.
How to watch live matches of the 2025 CONCACAF Central American Cup?
Fans can watch a live match on the Concacaf GO app and website, and YouTube (Concacaf channel).
Central America
- ESPN and Disney+ carry games in all Central American countries, in all languages (except French & Dutch.
United States
- English: FOX Soccer Plus, Tubi, and sometimes matches are available via the Concacaf YouTube channel.
- Spanish: Tubi (U.S.), ViX, and YouTube (Concacaf channel).
Canada
- OneSoccer holds Canadian rights for both live broadcasts and streaming.
Mexico
- Live coverage available via Tubi and YouTube (Concacaf), with Spanish commentary.
Caribbean & South America
- Disney+ Premium and ESPN Norte stream the matches across Caribbean markets and South American countries.
Rest of the World
- Concacaf GO for English-language streaming; YouTube for Spanish-language coverage
