CONCACAF League Champions Cup 2025 Fixtures, Results & Standings

About CONCACAF Champions Cup

The CONCACAF Champions Cup, formerly known as the CONCACAF Champions League, is the top-tier club competition in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Organized by CONCACAF, the tournament determines the best club team across the region and grants a spot in the FIFA Club World Cup.

Competition Format

Starting in 2024, the tournament was expanded and rebranded to include 27 teams from across the continent. The structure is as follows:

• 22 teams enter the First Round (knockout format)
• 5 teams receive byes to the Round of 16
• The competition continues as home-and-away two-leg ties, except the Final, which is a single match
• No group stage under the current format

Participating clubs qualify via their domestic leagues and regional competitions such as:

• MLS (USA/Canada)
• Liga MX (Mexico)
• Central American Cup
• Caribbean Cup
• Canadian Premier League

Qualification Pathways

• USA: MLS Cup champion, Supporters' Shield winner, U.S. Open Cup winner
• Mexico: Liga MX Apertura & Clausura champions, top aggregate point teams
• Canada: Canadian Championship winner
• Central America: Top teams from Central American Cup
• Caribbean: Top teams from Caribbean Cup

Most Successful Clubs

• Club América (Mexico) – 7 titles
• Cruz Azul (Mexico) – 6 titles
• Monterrey (Mexico) – 5 titles
• Pachuca (Mexico) – 5 titles
• Saprissa (Costa Rica) – 3 titles
• CF Montréal (Canada) – 1 title (as Impact de Montréal)

Recent Champions

• 2025 Champion: Cruz Azul (Mexico)
• 2024 Champion: C.F. Pachuca (Mexico)
• 2023 Champion: Club León (Mexico)
• 2022 Champion: Seattle Sounders (USA) Seattle became the first MLS team to win the title in the Champions League era (2008–2022).

FIFA Club World Cup Qualification

The winner of the CONCACAF Champions Cup automatically qualifies for the FIFA Club World Cup, representing the CONCACAF region on the global stage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is the CONCACAF Champions Cup?
A: It is the elite continental tournament for club teams in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, organized by CONCACAF.

Q: Which team has won the most titles?
A: Club América holds the record with 7 titles.

Q: How many teams participate in the competition?
A: A total of 27 teams compete in a knockout format starting from the 2024 season.

Q: How can a team qualify for the tournament?
A: Qualification is based on domestic league performance and regional competitions like the Central American Cup and Caribbean Cup.

Q: Does the winner go to the Club World Cup?
A: Yes, the champion qualifies for the FIFA Club World Cup.

Q: When was the competition rebranded from “Champions League” to “Champions Cup”?
A: The rebranding took effect from the 2024 edition to reflect the tournament’s history and expanded format.