When and Against Whom Will San Diego FC Play Its First Concacaf Champions Cup Match?
The California club will play its first official international tournament match at Snapdragon Stadium
Joel Casillas
12/13/20252 min read
San Diego FC Makes History in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup
San Diego FC already knows its path in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup, a tournament in which the club will participate for the first time in its history. The California side will experience a historic milestone as it plays its first-ever official international match, facing Pumas UNAM in the opening round of the competition.
Round One: San Diego FC vs. Pumas UNAM
San Diego FC’s debut will take place at home. The first leg of the Round One matchup will be played on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, when SDFC hosts Pumas UNAM at Snapdragon Stadium with kickoff scheduled for 8:00 p.m. PT.
This match will mark San Diego FC’s first Concacaf Champions Cup home game, a significant moment for the young club and its growing fanbase.
The second leg will be played one week later, on Tuesday, February 10, when San Diego FC travels to Mexico City to face Pumas UNAM at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, with kickoff set for 5:00 p.m. PT.
The series will be contested over two legs, with the aggregate winner advancing to the Round of 16.
What Comes Next If San Diego FC Advances? A Possible Matchup Against Toluca
If San Diego FC advances past Pumas UNAM, the club would face Deportivo Toluca FC in the Round of 16 of the Concacaf Champions Cup.
First leg: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, venue and kickoff time to be confirmed
Second leg: Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Estadio Nemesio Díez in Toluca, Mexico
This potential matchup would present a major challenge against one of Liga MX’s most competitive clubs.
Tickets and Memberships
San Diego FC confirmed that its first-ever home Concacaf Champions Cup match is included in the 2026 Season Ticket Membership. Fans interested in becoming members can find more information through the club’s official channels.
San Diego FC’s debut in the Concacaf Champions Cup represents not only a new sporting challenge but also a key step in the club’s international growth. Supporters will have the opportunity to witness a historic night at Snapdragon Stadium and follow the team in its first continental competition.