Concacaf Champions Cup 2026 Semifinals: Dates, Kickoff Time, Venues
The 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup has reached its penultimate stage, with two thrilling MLS vs. Liga MX clashes set to decide who advances to the final on May 30. The semifinals pit Nashville SC against Tigres UANL and Los Angeles FC (LAFC) against Deportivo Toluca FC, continuing the cross-border rivalry that has defined much of the tournament.
Concacaf confirmed the full schedule on April 17, 2026, featuring home-and-away legs with the higher-seeded Mexican sides (Tigres and Toluca) hosting the decisive second legs.
First Leg Matches
Nashville SC vs. Tigres UANL
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Kickoff: 20:30 ET (19:30 local)
Venue: GEODIS Park, Nashville, USA
LAFC vs. Deportivo Toluca
Kickoff: 22:30 ET (19:30 local)
Venue: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, USA
Second Leg Matches
Tigres UANL vs. Nashville SC
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Kickoff: 21:30 ET (19:30 local)
Venue: Estadio Universitario, San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico
Deportivo Toluca vs. LAFC
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Kickoff: 21:30 ET (19:30 local)
Venue: Estadio Nemesio DÃez, Toluca, Mexico
Key Storylines
MLS Hopes vs. Liga MX Powerhouses: Both Nashville and LAFC represent the final MLS hopes in the competition. Tigres, winners of the 2020 title, bring veteran quality and a strong recent record against MLS sides (including advancing past Seattle Sounders). Toluca enters with momentum from their dominant quarterfinal performance.
Historic Opportunities: For Nashville SC, reaching (and potentially winning) the final would mark a landmark achievement for the relatively young MLS franchise. LAFC, already one of MLS’s most successful clubs in recent years, aims to go one step further than previous deep runs.
Tactical Battles: Expect physical, high-intensity matches. Nashville’s organized defense will be tested by Tigres’ attacking flair, while LAFC’s dynamic forward line faces Toluca’s well-drilled squad that excels in transition.
The winners of these semifinals will meet in the single-leg final on Saturday, May 30, 2026, with the venue to be determined (typically hosted by the higher-performing side).
Fans across North America can look forward to passionate atmospheres, technical quality, and the ever-present drama of Concacaf nights. The first legs in the United States offer MLS sides a chance to seize control before the cauldron of Mexican stadiums tests their resolve.
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