Concacaf Champions Cup 2026: Official Announcement of the Tournament Bracket and Matchups

The wait is over. Concacaf has officially released the bracket and confirmed all matchups for the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup, revealing the complete path to the Final for all 27 participating clubs. The tournament will begin in February and conclude on May 30, promising one of the most competitive editions in recent years.

The draw took place in Miami, Florida, during a broadcast event hosted by Vanessa Huppenkothen, Alexi Lalas, and Mariah Ramharack, with Concacaf President Victor Montagliani in attendance. Former professional players Brad Guzan and Pavel Pardo served as draw assistants.

Top Teams and Regional Expectations

This year’s edition features several continental powerhouses, including:

• Inter Miami CF, led by Lionel Messi and reigning MLS Cup champions

• San Diego FC, making its international competition debut

• Liga MX giants Club América, Monterrey, and defending Champions Cup winner Cruz Azul

• Costa Rican contenders LD Alajuelense and CS Cartaginés

• Honduran giants Olimpia

• Caribbean qualifiers such as Mount Pleasant FA and O&M FC

Expectations are high for a tournament filled with strong competition and heated rivalries.

Round One: All Official Matchups

The 22 teams entering Round One have been drawn into 11 matchups, as follows:

1. Pumas UNAM (MEX) vs San Diego FC (USA)

2. LA Galaxy (USA) vs Sporting San Miguelito (PAN)

3. Cruz Azul (MEX) vs Vancouver FC (CAN)

4. CF Monterrey (MEX) vs Xelajú (GUA)

5. LAFC (USA) vs Real España (HON)

6. Nashville SC (USA) vs Atlético Ottawa (CAN)

7. Club América (MEX) vs Olimpia (HON)

8. Philadelphia Union (USA) vs Defence Force FC (TRI)

9. Tigres UANL (MEX) vs Forge FC (CAN)

10. FC Cincinnati (USA) vs O&M FC (DOM)

11. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (CAN) vs CS Cartaginés (CRC)

These home-and-away series will be played throughout February 2026.

Round of 16: The Seeded Teams Enter the Competition

Five clubs were pre-seeded directly into the Round of 16. The matchups will be:

1. Toluca (MEX) vs Winner of Matchup 1

2. Mount Pleasant FA (JAM) vs Winner of Matchup 2

3. Winner of Matchup 3 vs Winner of Matchup 4

4. LD Alajuelense (CRC) vs Winner of Matchup 5

5. Inter Miami CF (USA) vs Winner of Matchup 6

6. Winner of Matchup 7 vs Winner of Matchup 8

7. Winner of Matchup 9 vs Winner of Matchup 10

8. Seattle Sounders FC (USA) vs Winner of Matchup 11

The Round of 16 will be played in March, followed by Quarterfinals in April, Semifinals in late April and May, and the Final on May 30, 2026.

Official Schedule Pending

Concacaf confirmed it will release the full schedule of dates and kickoff times for both Round One and the Round of 16 in the coming days.

The stage is set: historic rivalries will ignite once again, new clubs aim to surprise, and the continent’s top teams begin their quest for continental glory in the 2026 edition.