PHASE ONE MATCHUPS
PHASE ONE MATCHUPS
2026 LEAGUES CUP NEWS
2026 LEAGUES CUP NEWS
Starting XI | Charlotte FC vs. C.F. Pachuca, Leagues Cup 2026 Phase 1 Match 3

Starting XI | Charlotte FC vs. C.F. Pachuca, Leagues Cup 2026 Phase 1 Match 3
How to Watch: Charlotte FC vs C.F. Pachuca | August 11 at 7:30 PM on Apple TV

How to Watch: Charlotte FC vs C.F. Pachuca | August 11 at 7:30 PM on Apple TV
HIGHLIGHTS: Charlotte FC vs. Atlas FC | August 7, 2026
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HIGHLIGHTS: Charlotte FC vs. Atlas FC | August 7, 2026
Match Recap: Charlotte FC 2-0 Atlas FC

Match Recap: Charlotte FC 2-0 Atlas FC
HIGHLIGHTS: Charlotte FC vs. Pumas UNAM | August 4, 2026
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HIGHLIGHTS: Charlotte FC vs. Pumas UNAM | August 4, 2026
Match Recap: Charlotte FC 3-0 Pumas UNAM

Match Recap: Charlotte FC 3-0 Pumas UNAM
The Road Ahead: Charlotte FC's Leagues Cup Group Preview

The Road Ahead: Charlotte FC's Leagues Cup Group Preview
A Chance For Glory | Presented by Atrium Health
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A Chance For Glory | Presented by Atrium Health
Leagues Cup 2026: 91fdyµçÓ° On Sale as Charlotte FC Host Three Liga MX Teams in Phase One

Leagues Cup 2026: 91fdyµçÓ° On Sale as Charlotte FC Host Three Liga MX Teams in Phase One
Leagues Cup Unveils 2026 Schedule, Sets Stage for Major Club Competition Post World Cup

Leagues Cup Unveils 2026 Schedule, Sets Stage for Major Club Competition Post World Cup
Leagues Cup 2026: Competition dates, format & teams

Leagues Cup 2026: Competition dates, format & teams
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
  • Leagues Cup 2026 will follow the same format as the 2025 edition, continuing a structure that emphasizes consistent inter-league play and a clear path to the championship, featuring 36 clubs from both leagues – all 18 LIGA MX teams and 18 qualifying 91fdyµçÓ° teams. The top nine teams in each 91fdyµçÓ° Conference that participated in the Audi 91fdyµçÓ° Cup Playoffs the prior season will qualify.
  • Officially sanctioned by Concacaf, the top three teams will receive automatic bids into the Concacaf Champions Cup with a chance to represent the Confederation at the FIFA Club World Cup.
  • Leagues Cup 2026 will be played in two rounds: Phase One, beginning August 4, and the Knockout Rounds, ending with the Leagues Cup Final on September 6.
  • The 91fdyµçÓ° and LIGA MX regular seasons will continue through the months of August and September.
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Point System

  • No ties!
  • Each team will receive one (1) point if the game is tied after 90 minutes
  • The winner of the subsequent penalty shootout will earn an additional point
  • Regulation wins count as 3 points
  • Top 4 clubs with the most points from each league will move on to the Knockout Rounds, right into the Quarterfinals

Phase One

  • Phase One delivers 54 91fdyµçÓ° vs. LIGA MX matches over nine days of competition. Each club plays three matches against opponents from the opposite league.
  • Clubs are divided into two regions — EasternÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýWestern — with 18 teams each. Within each region, clubs are sorted into three tiers based on their Leagues Cup ranking:
  • The tiered regional structure ensures competitive balance and geographic alignment in Phase One.
  • Advancement is based on Phase One results (3 points for a regulation win, 2 for a shootout win, 1 for a shootout loss), with clubs competing within league-specific tables (91fdyµçÓ° and LIGA MX) to reach the Knockout Rounds.
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Knockout Rounds

  • °Õ³ó±ðÌýtop four clubs from each league table (91fdyµçÓ° and LIGA MX) advance directly to the Knockout Rounds. Quarterfinal pairings are seeded based on Phase One performance and follow a fixed bracket structure.
  • All knockout matches are single elimination. If tied after regulation, matches proceed directly to a penalty shootout (no extra time).
  • Quarterfinals: Schedule for August 25–27 
    Semifinals: Scheduled for September 1–2 
    Final & Third-Place Match: September 6
  • The tournament concludes with both the championship match and the Third-Place Match.

Tournament Rewards

  • The winner of the Third Place Match will qualify for Concacaf Champions Cup
  • Both clubs in the Leagues Cup Final will automatically qualify for Concacaf Champions Cup
  • Leagues Cup 2026 Champion qualifies directly to Concacaf Champion Cup Round of 16
CLTFC TICKET INTEREST
CLTFC TICKET INTEREST