The first round of the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup kicks off tonight with a matchup between Vancouver FC and Cruz Azul. While the Mexican side enters as the favorite, Vancouver FC will look to leverage home-field advantage to compete and secure a result that keeps their hopes alive heading into the second leg in Mexico City.
The match is scheduled for , with a 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT kickoff. Cruz Azul comes into the contest with momentum from Liga MX, having collected nine points from their first four outings and establishing themselves as contenders near the top of the table.
For viewers in the United States, several options are available to watch the game live. DirecTV Stream will broadcast the match, and We see also available via Tubi, TUDN, and ViX. DirecTV Stream offers a free trial and a variety of packages, including options for sports fans beyond soccer, such as NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL. The service provides 140+ channels of live TV and unlimited DVR, encompassing key soccer channels like NBC, FOX, ESPN, TNT, CBS, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Univision, TUDN, and GolTV.
The game will also be broadcast in Mexico on FOX+, while in the US it will be available on FOX Sports 2, and TUDN. Viewers in Central America can tune in on ESPN.
Streaming options in the US include VIX Premium. In Mexico, the game can be streamed on FOX ONE, and in Central America on Disney Plus Premium.
Here’s a breakdown of the kickoff time by state in the United States:
- ET: 10:00 PM
- CT: 9:00 PM
- MT: 8:00 PM
- PT: 7:00 PM
The match will take place at Willoughby Community Park at the Langley Events Centre, which has a capacity of 6600 spectators.
Vancouver FC will be looking to make a statement against one of the region’s heavyweights, while Cruz Azul aims to manage the first leg intelligently to return to Mexico with a favorable outlook for the second leg. The opening round of the CONCACAF Champions Cup promises a compelling clash between a rising Canadian side and a storied Mexican powerhouse.
For those seeking further insights, 365Scores offers comprehensive coverage of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, including live scores, a top goalscorers table, and the tournament bracket.
The 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup will ultimately determine which soccer club from North and Central America will be crowned continental champion. The competition is notable as it comes before the start of the Major League Soccer regular season, requiring some MLS clubs to begin their preparations earlier than usual.
Mexican clubs have historically dominated this competition, winning 20 of the last 21 titles, with Seattle Sounders FC being the only MLS team to break their streak in 2022.
