Everything You need to know about the new edition of the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup teams, standings, Points Table, Fixtures, Match Schedule, Stadium and Knockout stage.
The 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup is the second edition since the competition was rebranded from the Champions League. It serves as the premier club competition for North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
The 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup tournament will run from 3 February to 30 May, featuring 27 teams from 10 different FIFA associations.
Cruz Azul claimed their record-tying seventh title by defeating MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps 5–0 in the final of the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup. With this victory, they secured qualification for both the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 FIFA Intercontinental Cup.
Winning the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup will secure an automatic spot in the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, where the team will represent the region and compete against champions from other confederations.
2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup
This tournament remains essential for determining club supremacy in the CONCACAF region.
Format
The 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup will feature twenty-seven teams, with five securing direct qualification to the Round of 16. The remaining twenty-two teams will commence their journey in the first round of the tournament.
The competition features a knockout format, with teams entering at different stages based on their league, country, or competition qualification.
The tournament will include the following stages:
- First Round
- Round of 16
- Quarterfinals
- Semifinals
- Final
All ties are played over two legs, except for the final, which is expected to be a single match.
Schedule Date
| Round | First Leg | Second Leg |
|---|---|---|
| Round One | 3–4 and 17–19 February | 10–12 and 24–26 February |
| Round of 16 | 10–12 March | 17–19 March |
| Quarter-finals | 7–9 April | 14–16 April |
| Semi-finals | 28–30 April | 5–7 May |
| Final | 30 May | |
Qualified Teams and Allocation
The team allocation for the 2026 edition is as follows:
| League/Qualification | Number of Teams |
|---|---|
| Liga MX (Mexico) | 6 |
| Major League Soccer (MLS, USA) | 5 |
| Canadian Premier League | 2 |
| U.S. Open Cup winner | 1 |
| Canadian Championship winner | 1 |
| Leagues Cup (qualified clubs) | 3 |
| Central America Cup | 6 |
Qualified Teams:
| Team | Country | Qualification Path |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Sounders FC | USA | 2025 Leagues Cup Champion (Bye to R16) |
| Inter Miami CF | USA | 2025 Leagues Cup Runner-Up / MLS Cup Winner (Bye to R16) |
| Toluca FC | Mexico | Top Liga MX Champion (Bye to R16) |
| Mount Pleasant FA | Jamaica | 2025 Caribbean Cup Champion (Bye to R16) |
| LD Alajuelense | Costa Rica | 2025 Central American Cup Champion (Bye to R16) |
| LA Galaxy | USA | 2025 Leagues Cup 3rd Place |
| Philadelphia Union | USA | MLS Supporters’ Shield Winner |
| FC Cincinnati | USA | Next best Supporters’ Shield |
| San Diego FC | USA | MLS Western Conference Winner |
| Nashville SC | USA | 2025 U.S. Open Cup Champion |
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Canada | Canadian Championship Winner |
| Vancouver FC | Canada | Canadian Championship Runner-Up |
| Forge FC | Canada | Canadian Premier League Shield Winner |
| Atlético Ottawa | Canada | Canadian Premier League Champion |
| Club América | Mexico | Liga MX Slot |
| CF Monterrey | Mexico | Liga MX Slot |
| Cruz Azul | Mexico | Liga MX Slot |
| Tigres UANL | Mexico | Liga MX Slot |
| Pumas UNAM | Mexico | Liga MX Slot |
| Real CD España | Honduras | 2025 Central American Cup Semifinalist |
| Club Xelajú | Guatemala | 2025 Central American Cup Semifinalist |
| Club Olimpia | Honduras | 2025 Central American Cup Semifinalist |
| CS Cartaginés | Costa Rica | Central American Cup Play-In Winner |
| Sporting San Miguelito | Panama | Central American Cup Play-In Winner |
| O&M FC | Dominican Republic | 2025 Caribbean Cup Finalist |
| Defence Force FC | Trinidad & Tobago | 2025 Caribbean Cup 3rd Place |
- A total of 27 clubs qualified for the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup — 5 receive byes into the Round of 16 and 22 enter in Round One.
- Qualification includes slots from Leagues Cup, Central American Cup, Caribbean Cup, national leagues (MLS, Liga MX), US Open Cup, Canadian Championship, and Canadian Premier League.
2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup Schedule
- The competition kicks off on February 3, 2026 and runs until May 3, 2026.
| Match | Leg 1 | Leg 2 |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego FC vs UNAM | 3 Feb – 4–1 | 10 Feb – 0–1 |
| Sporting San Miguelito vs LA Galaxy | 19 Feb – 1–1 | 25 Feb – 0–0 |
| Vancouver FC vs Cruz Azul | 4 Feb – 0–3 | 12 Feb – 0–5 |
| Xelajú vs Monterrey | 4 Feb – 1–1 | 11 Feb – 0–2 |
| Real España vs Los Angeles FC | 17 Feb – 1–6 | 24 Feb – 0–1 |
| Atlético Ottawa vs Nashville SC | 17 Feb – 0–2 | 24 Feb – 0–5 |
| Olimpia vs Club América | 3 Feb – 1–2 | 11 Feb – 0–0 |
| Defence Force vs Philadelphia Union | 18 Feb – 0–5 | 26 Feb – 0–7 |
| Cartaginés vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 18 Feb – 0–0 | 25 Feb – 0–2 |
| O&M FC vs FC Cincinnati | 18 Feb – 0–4 | 25 Feb – 0–9 |
| Forge FC vs Tigres UANL | 3 Feb – 0–0 | 10 Feb – 1–4 |
Round of 16
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Leg 1 | Leg 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego FC | Toluca | 11 Mar – 23:30 | 18 Mar – 23:00 |
| LA Galaxy | Mount Pleasant | 11 Mar – 21:30 | 19 Mar – 19:00 |
| Monterrey | Cruz Azul | 10 Mar – 21:00 | 17 Mar – 23:00 |
| Los Angeles FC | Alajuelense | 10 Mar – 23:00 | 17 Mar – 21:00 |
| Nashville SC | Inter Miami CF | 11 Mar – 19:30 | 18 Mar – 21:00 |
| Philadelphia Union | América | 10 Mar – 19:00 | 18 Mar – 21:00 |
| FC Cincinnati | UANL | 12 Mar – 20:00 | 19 Mar – 21:00 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Seattle Sounders FC | 12 Mar – 22:00 | 18 Mar – 23:00 |
Venues or Stadium
- Participating teams host matches in various locations across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
- The final venue has yet to be confirmed, but it is typically held at one of the finalists’ stadiums or a preselected marquee venue.
Recent Highlights
- The 2025 edition concluded with Cruz Azul clinching a record-equalling seventh title, signalling strong competition into the 2026 tournament.
Top Gola Scorers
| Rank | Player | Club/Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denis Bouanga (Gabon) | Los Angeles FC | 3 |
| 1 | Luka Romero (Argentina) | Cruz Azul | 3 |
| 3 | Ayoub Jabbari (Morocco) | FC Cincinnati | 2 |
| 3 | Bruno Damiani (Uruguay) | Philadelphia Union | 2 |
| 3 | Rodrigo Aguirre (Uruguay) | UANL | 2 |
| 3 | Cavan Sullivan (United States) | Philadelphia Union | 2 |
| 3 | Kenji Mboma Dem (France) | FC Cincinnati | 2 |
| 3 | Stas Korzeniowski (United States) | Philadelphia Union | 2 |
| 3 | Tom Barlow (United States) | FC Cincinnati | 2 |
| 3 | Woobens Pacius (Haiti) | Nashville SC | 2 |
