2026 Concacaf Champions Cup: Official Schedule, Dates and Matchups

Concacaf Champions Cup 2026 dates are now official

Concacaf has officially confirmed the complete schedule for the 2026 Champions Cup, a tournament that will bring together 27 clubs from across the region to crown the continental champion of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Following the official draw held on December 9, not only was the full tournament bracket revealed, but also the exact dates for every stage of the competition, from Round One through the Grand Final, scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Tournament format and participating clubs

The 2026 edition will feature:

• 22 clubs competing in Round One during February

• Five pre-seeded teams entering directly in the Round of 16

Notable participants include Club América, Cruz Azul, Tigres, Monterrey, Inter Miami CF led by Lionel Messi, and San Diego FC, one of Major League Soccer’s newest clubs. Strong contenders from Central America and the Caribbean such as LD Alajuelense, Olimpia, and Mount Pleasant FA will also take part.

Round One: February 2026

Round One will be played in home-and-away series throughout February, with aggregate winners advancing to the Round of 16.

Official Round One windows:

• Week 1: February 3–5

• Week 2: February 10–12

• Week 3: February 17–19

• Week 4: February 24–26

Some of the most anticipated matchups include:

• Pumas UNAM vs San Diego FC

• Club América vs Olimpia

• Cruz Azul vs Vancouver FC

• Tigres UANL vs Forge FC

Round of 16: March 2026

The Round of 16 will be played in March and will feature the five pre-seeded clubs, including:

• Inter Miami CF

• Deportivo Toluca

• Seattle Sounders FC

• LD Alajuelense

• Mount Pleasant FA

Round of 16 dates:

• First legs: March 10–12

• Second legs: March 17–19
  

Final stages on the road to the title

After the Round of 16, the tournament will follow a compact knockout schedule:

• Quarterfinals

  • First legs: April 7–9

  • Second legs: April 14–16

• Semifinals

  • First legs: April 28–30

  • Second legs: May 5–7

• Final

  • Saturday, May 30, 2026

  • Single-match final at a neutral venue
    

A demanding path toward continental glory

The 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup is shaping up to be one of the most competitive editions in recent history, featuring historic clubs, new franchises, and international stars set to raise the level of play across the tournament.

Concacaf is expected to announce final kickoff times and additional logistical details for the later rounds in the coming days, but the road to the continental crown is now fully mapped out.