2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 Set to Kick Off Tuesday

2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 Set to Kick Off Tuesday

• Round of 16 to feature eight home-and-away series across two weeks

• Five pre-seeded clubs will join Round One winners in Round of 16

• Concacaf launches "The Beautiful Obsession" brand campaign and premiers "Juego de Campeones" documentary series

Miami, FL (Monday, March 9, 2026) – The 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup, the 61st edition of the region’s premier men’s club competition, is set to continue with the Round of 16 kicking off tomorrow, Tuesday, March 10.

Participating Clubs

The Round of 16 features 16 clubs from across the region, including the 11 teams that advanced from Round One and five clubs that entered the competition directly in this stage as pre-seeded teams.

The Round One winners secured their places following two-leg series played across four weeks in February. They are now joined Deportivo Toluca FC (Mexico), Inter Miami CF (United States), LD Alajuelense (Costa Rica), Mount Pleasant FA (Jamaica) and Seattle Sounders FC (United States) which qualified via their respective domestic leagues (Liga MX and MLS) and regional club competitions (Caribbean Cup, Central American Cup, and Leagues Cup).

Competition Format

The 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup continues with the Round of 16, featuring 16 clubs competing in eight home-and-away series.

Each Round of 16 matchup will be played over two legs, with the aggregate score determining which club advances. The eight winners will move on to the Quarterfinals, followed by the Semifinals, both of which will also be played as two-leg home-and-away series.

The competition will conclude with the Final on May 30, 2026, which will be played as a single-leg match to crown the region’s champion.

Pathway to Global Competition

While the remaining teams will be vying for the title of regional club champion, they will also be competing for a chance to play on a global stage. The winner of the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup will secure qualification for the next edition of the FIFA Club World Cup in 2029, as well as the 2026 FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

The FIFA Club World Cup berth represents one of four slots allocated to Concacaf, with 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup winners Cruz Azul already occupying one of those positions.

Where to Watch

Fans will be able to follow the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 through the Confederation’s TV partner networks, including FOX Sports (USA – English), TelevisaUnivision (USA – Spanish), FOX Mexico (Mexico), One Soccer (Canada), ESPN | Disney+ (Central America, Caribbean, and South America), and the Concacaf Official Platforms for all other territories (subject to territory restrictions).

The Beautiful Obsession

Concacaf has unveiled a powerful new brand campaign for the Concacaf Champions Cup centered on “The Beautiful Obsession.” The campaign highlights the relentless pursuit of glory that drives players, clubs, and fans across the region’s premier club competition.

Building on the platform that it is hard to get here, hard to win here, and even harder to win here again, the campaign captures the emotions, traditions, and defining moments surrounding the tournament. The multi-faceted initiative also continues the momentum of Concacaf’s previous brand platform, “Who is the you when the jersey goes on?”.

“Juego de Campeones” Docuseries

Concacaf has also launched “Juego de Campeones” (Champions’ Game), a new documentary series produced in collaboration with Offline Sports that provides fans with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup.

The first episode aired on Sunday, March 8, with the following episodes set for Sunday, March 15, and Sunday, March 22 at 8:30 p.m. local time on FOX and FOX One across Mexico and Central America. Additional information on the series is available here.

2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 Schedule

Round of 16 First Leg Matches

*Eastern Time (Local Time) and home team listed first

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

19:00 (19:00) Philadelphia Union vs. Club America - Subaru Park, Philadelphia, PA, USA

21:00 (19:00) CF Monterrey vs. Cruz Azul - Estadio BBVA, Monterrey, MEX

23:00 (20:00) LAFC vs. LD Alajuelense - BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

19:30 (18:30) Nashville SC vs. Inter Miami CF - GEODIS Park, Nashville, TN, USA

21:30 (18:30) LA Galaxy vs. Mount Pleasant FA - Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, CA, USA

23:30 (20:30) San Diego FC vs. Deportivo Toluca FC - Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA, USA

Thursday, March 12, 2026

20:00 (20:00) FC Cincinnati vs. Tigres UANL - TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, OH, USA

22:00 (19:00) Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Seattle Sounders FC - BC Place, Vancouver, CAN

Round of 16 Second Leg Matches

*Eastern Time (Local Time) and home team listed first

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

21:00 (19:00) LD Alajuelense vs. LAFC - Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto, Alajuela, CRC

23:00 (21:00) Cruz Azul vs. CF Monterrey - Estadio Cuauhtémoc, Puebla, MEX

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

19:00 (19:00) Inter Miami CF vs. Nashville SC - Inter Miami CF Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

21:00 (19:00) Club América vs. Philadelphia Union - Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, Ciudad de México, MEX

23:00 (21:00) Deportivo Toluca FC vs. San Diego FC - Estadio Nemesio Díez, Toluca, MEX

23:00 (20:00) Seattle Sounders FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC - ONE Spokane Stadium, Spokane, WA, USA

Thursday, March 19, 2026

19:00 (18:00) Mount Pleasant FA vs. LA Galaxy - National Stadium, Kingston, JAM

21:00 (19:00) Tigres UANL vs. FC Cincinnati - Estadio Universitario, San Nicolás de los Garza, MEX

2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Windows

Round One: Feb. 3-26 (four weeks)

Round of 16: March 10-12 (first legs) and 17-19 (second legs)

Quarterfinals: April 7-9 (first legs) and 14-16 (second legs)

Semifinals: April 28-30 (first legs), May 5-7 (second legs)

Final: May 30 (single leg)