A massive night in Tegucigalpa as Olimpia host Mexican giants Club América in a high-stakes continental showdown. The 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup Round One Leg 1 between CD Olimpia vs Club América is set for Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 02:00 UTC (8:00 PM local time in Tegucigalpa, 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT).
Hosted at Estadio Nacional Chelato Uclés in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, this first-leg tie sees Honduran champions Olimpia hosting seven-time winners Club América, with the return leg on February 11 at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes in Mexico City. The winner advances to the Round of 16.
Club América are among the favourites and have strong recent form in Liga MX, while Olimpia come in confident after domestic success and coach statements highlighting focus and motivation.
- Tournaments: CONCACAF Champions Cup – Round One Leg 1
- Date: 4 February 2026
- Kick-off: 02:00 UTC
- Venue: Estadio Nacional Chelato Uclés, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
CD Olimpia vs Club América Match Preview: Date, Time, Predictions, and More
CD Olimpia: No significant new injuries ahead of the match, with the team riding strong domestic form built on solid defensive organization and sharp counter-attacks. Coach Pedro Troglio has a full squad at his disposal, leaning into physicality and making the most of home advantage in this continental debut for the tie.
Club América: Israel Reyes is out with a muscle injury, missing the start of the Concachampions campaign. Other potential absences may include players recovering from international duty or minor knocks, but no widespread issues. Coach André Jardine has most of the squad fit, with focus on attacking depth and experience to take a lead in the first leg.
CD Olimpia vs Club América Starting Lineups XI
The official lineups for the upcoming match haven’t been announced or predicted in detail yet, but looking at recent formations and player availability:
CD Olimpia Predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Edrick Menjívar
- Defenders: Maylor Núñez, Jonathan Paz, José García, Gabriel Araújo
- Midfielders: Edwin Rodríguez, Jorge Álvarez, Carlos Pineda, José Mario Pinto
- Forwards: Jerry Bengtson, Jorge Benguché
Club América Predicted XI (4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper: Luis Malagón
- Defenders: Kevin Álvarez, Igor Lichnovsky, Sebastián Cáceres, Cristian Calderón
- Midfielders: Jonathan dos Santos, Alvaro Fidalgo, Diego Valdés
- Forwards: Alejandro Zendejas, Henry Martín, Brian Rodríguez
Prediction
Club América enter as favourites against Olimpia due to deeper squad quality and continental pedigree, but Olimpia’s local conditions and motivation make this tie unpredictable — it could be close over one leg. Expect a competitive clash, with América slightly more likely to take the lead.
How to Watch CD Olimpia vs Club América
- In the USA: Stream live on FOX Sports app, FS1/FS2 (if broadcast), Prime or Concacaf platforms. Also available on OneSoccer or Concacaf YouTube for free in some regions. Check local listings for TUDN (Spanish-language).
- In Mexico: TUDN, ViX, or Azteca Deportes.
- Globally: Concacaf YouTube channel often streams matches free; ESPN+ or other regional broadcasters may carry it.
- Coverage starts 30 minutes before kickoff, with highlights on ESPN, Concacaf site, or official club channels.
As this is the first leg, both teams are likely to play cautiously, with América favored thanks to their depth, while Olimpia remains a real threat at home.
Predictions lean toward América edging out a narrow win, perhaps 2-1 away, setting up an interesting return leg. Be sure to check official sources for confirmed lineups before kickoff.
Where to Watch in the USA
- TV Channels: Most Concacaf matches, including those featuring these teams, are broadcast on FOX Sports 2 (FS2) or TUDN for Spanish-language coverage.
- Live Streams:
- Fubo: Offers a free trial for new users to stream FS2 and TUDN.
- ViX: Matches are often available for streaming on the ViX platform.
- Prime Video: Live sports events for these teams are occasionally featured via Amazon Prime Video in select regions.
- DirecTV Stream: Another digital option to access FOX and TUDN channels.
