CONCACAF Champions Cup
The CONCACAF Champions Cup (previously known as the CONCACAF Champions League) is an annual continental club football competition organized by CONCACAF. The tournament is contested by clubs from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. The winner of the CONCACAF Champions Cup automatically qualifies for the FIFA Club World Cup.
| Organizing body | CONCACAF |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1962 |
| Region | North America, Central America, and the Caribbean |
| Number of teams | 27 (2024) |
| Qualifier for | FIFA Club World Cup FIFA Intercontinental Cup |
| Current champion(s) | León (1st title) |
| Most successful club(s) | América (7 titles) |
| Television broadcasters | CONCACAF (YouTube) |
| Website | CONCACAF Champions Cup |
| 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup | |
The tournament currently uses a knockout format; it had a group stage prior to the 2018 competition. Unlike its European and South American counterparts, the winner of the CONCACAF Champions Cup does not automatically qualify for the following season's competition.
The title has been won by 29 clubs, 14 of which have won the title more than once. Mexican clubs have accumulated the highest number of victories, with 38 titles in total. The second most successful league has been Costa Rica's Primera División, with six titles in total. Mexican side América are the most successful club in the competition's history, with seven titles. The most successful non-Mexican club is Saprissa of Costa Rica, with three titles. The only four teams to successfully defend the trophy are all Mexican: América, Cruz Azul, Pachuca and Monterrey. The current champions of the competition are León, who defeated Los Angeles FC in the 2023 final.