The 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup Final between Cruz Azul and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC will be played on Sunday, June 1, at the Estadio OlÃmpico Universitario in Mexico City, Mexico. This marks the Whitecaps’ first-ever appearance in the Concacaf Champions Cup Final, making them the third Canadian club to achieve this.
Cruz Azul’s most recent appearance in the Champions Cup Final was in 2013-14, where they secured their sixth Continental club title by defeating Deportivo Toluca.
The 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup Final between Cruz Azul and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC will be played on Sunday, June 1, at the Estadio OlÃmpico Universitario in Mexico City, Mexico. This marks the Whitecaps’ first-ever appearance in the Concacaf Champions Cup Final, making them the third Canadian club to achieve this.
Cruz Azul’s most recent appearance in the Champions Cup Final was in 2013-14, where they secured their sixth Continental club title by defeating Deportivo Toluca.
The CONCACAF Champions Cup (formerly known as the CONCACAF Champions League) is the premier club football tournament in the CONCACAF region, covering North and Central America and the Caribbean. Contested by 27 clubs, the tournament features a five-round knockout format.
The first four rounds are played over two legs, while the final is a one-off match, where one club claims regional supremacy. The champions earn a place in both the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup and the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, standing proudly among the world’s elite.
What is The CONCACAF Champions Cup?
The CONCACAF Champions Cup (formerly known as the CONCACAF Champions League) is the premier club football tournament in the CONCACAF region, covering North and Central America and the Caribbean. Contested by 27 clubs, the tournament features a five-round knockout format.
The first four rounds are played over two legs, while the final is a one-off match, where one club claims regional supremacy. The champions earn a place in both the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup and the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, standing proudly among the world’s elite.
How do teams qualify?
Teams qualify for the CONCACAF Champions Cup through strong performances in their domestic leagues, national cup competitions, or regional tournaments. The competition features 27 clubs from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
The champions of each regional tournament, representing CONCACAF's three constituent zones automatically advance to the Round of 16.
How do teams qualify?
Teams qualify for the CONCACAF Champions Cup through strong performances in their domestic leagues, national cup competitions, or regional tournaments. The competition features 27 clubs from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
The champions of each regional tournament - representing CONCACAF's three constituent zones- automatically advance to the Round of 16.
Tournament history
The current holders of the CONCACAF Champions Cup are CF Pachuca. They secured their sixth title by defeating Columbus Crew 3–0 in the 2024 final.