Overview
- The draw confirmed Round One pairings including LA Galaxy vs Sporting San Miguelito, Vancouver FC vs Cruz Azul, and San Diego FC vs Pumas UNAM.
- First-round ties will be played in windows of Feb. 3–5, 10–12, 17–19, or 24–26, with specific dates and venues to be announced by Concacaf.
- Five teams received Round of 16 byes: Deportivo Toluca FC, Inter Miami CF, Seattle Sounders FC, LD Alajuelense, and Mount Pleasant FA.
- Seattle is positioned to face the Vancouver Whitecaps in the Round of 16 if Vancouver defeats CS Cartaginés, and the Sounders’ March home leg will not be at Lumen Field due to World Cup preparations.
- The competition runs through a single-match final on May 30, and the winner gains entries to the 2026 FIFA Intercontinental Cup and 2029 FIFA Club World Cup along with significant prize money.