Vancouver Whitecaps FC Leagues Cup Schedule 2026
On top of the regular MLS season, the Concacaf Champions Cup, and the Canadian Championship, Vancouver Whitecaps FC now have their Leagues Cup matches on the schedule for 2026.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Leagues Cup Schedule 2026
Vancouver is set to face three clubs from Mexico’s Liga MX, including two teams coming to BC Place for the first time, and the club’s first-ever Leagues Cup match in Mexico.
- Tuesday, August 4 vs. Mazatlán FC – BC Place
- Friday, August 7 vs. FC Juárez – BC Place
- Tuesday, August 11 vs. Tigres UANL – Estadio Universitario
Whitecaps FC have never faced either Mazatlán FC or FC Juárez. Mazatlán finished in 16th place in the Liga MX Apertura, while Juárez ended the season in eighth place before barely losing to eventual champions Toluca 2-1 on aggregate in the liguilla playoffs.
Tickets for Leagues Cup matches at BC Place will go on sale in April. The August 4 match is included for Whitecaps FC season ticket members.
Tigres has become the most frequent international rival for Whitecaps FC. The ‘Caps have played five matches against the Mexican giants in recent years, including the 2016-17 Concacaf Champions League semifinals, the 2023 Leagues Cup Round of 32, and Round One in the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup. Whitecaps FC are currently fourth in the Concacaf Club Rankings, while Tigres are fifth.
About the Leagues Cup
Here’s a little refresher on the format for the Leagues Cup tournament.
Whitecaps FC is one of 36 total clubs – all 18 LIGA MX teams and 18 qualifying MLS clubs – competing in an inter-league format. Leagues Cup 2026 will be held after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The official Concacaf-sanctioned tournament begins with Phase One play on August 4 and concludes with the Leagues Cup Final on September 6. Additionally, the top three finishers in Leagues Cup 2026 qualify for the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup. The Leagues Cup champion earns a bye to the Round of 16.
This will be the ‘Caps third, or potentially fourth, visit to Estadio Universitario, known as “El Volcán”. Prior to Leagues Cup this summer, the two sides could meet in this year’s Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals in April, should they both advance past the upcoming Round of 16 in March.
Phase one features three matches for each team, all played between MLS and Liga MX, with separate tables for each league. The top four teams from each league table then advance to the knockout rounds, again featuring only MLS vs. Liga MX matchups.
- MLS 1 vs. LIGA MX 4
- MLS 2 vs. LIGA MX 3
- MLS 3 vs. LIGA MX 2
- MLS 4 vs. LIGA MX 1
The four advancing clubs will compete in the two semifinal matches. The Leagues Cup 2026 Third Place match and Final will determine the three clubs that qualify for the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.
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