Hi everyone, After the field for next year's Champions Cup was settled last week, tonight we'll learn everyone's path to the continentinal crown, with the draw scheduled for 7:00 p.m. (US Eastern); you can watch it on Concacaf's YouTube channel or on FOX Sports 2 in the US. There are no format changes to report; looking over the regulations, the only noteworthy update is the language around the Final now explicitly stating that the default is for the finalist with the better record (Round of 16 through semifinals) to host it, with Concacaf retaining the prerogative to choose a neutral venue. As for the bracket, the five teams with a bye to the Round of 16 and the three highest-ranked sides among the rest are preseeded as follows: The rest will be drawn in this order: Pot 1 - CF Monterrey (MEX), Pumas UNAM (MEX), LA Galaxy (USA), Nashville SC (USA), Vancouver Whitecaps (CAN), Philadelphia Union (USA), FC Cincinnati (USA), LAFC (USA) Pot 2 - Real España (HON), Xelajú MC (GUA), Olimpia (HON), Vancouver FC (CAN), Forge FC (CAN), San Diego FC (USA), Cartaginés (CRC), Sporting San Miguelito (PAN), O&M FC (DOM), Atlético Ottawa (CAN), Defence Force FC (TRI)
The draw: Champions Cup Round One Matchups are set 🤩Official Draw results are confirmed ✅ pic.twitter.com/rCfmK11eZW— Concacaf Champions Cup (@TheChampions) December 10, 2025 The 2026 Champions Cup bracket is set! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/0mFgCTbXgD— Concacaf Champions Cup (@TheChampions) December 10, 2025 Pretty evenly spread out IMO, with no part of the bracket significantly stronger than the rest. OTOH, there isn't a first-round series that really catches my eye... except one: América will not relish having to square up with Olimpia again @jared9999