The 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup is delivering the kind of high-stakes drama US soccer fans have been craving, and the semifinal second leg between Tigres UANL and Nashville SC is shaping up to be one of the biggest matches in MLS international history. If you're planning to watch, here's everything you need to know.
Nashville SC travels to Monterrey, Mexico, to face one of Liga MX's most storied clubs at Estadio Universitario — a fortress that has swallowed up many visiting teams over the years. Tigres UANL are no strangers to deep CONCACAF runs, having previously reached the FIFA Club World Cup final. Nashville, meanwhile, is representing not just the club, but the growing credibility of MLS on the continental stage.
This is the kind of match that matters beyond just the result. Every time an MLS side goes toe-to-toe with a Liga MX powerhouse in a semifinal setting, it's a referendum on how far American club soccer has come. Nashville advancing to the CONCACAF Champions Cup final would be a landmark moment for the league and for US soccer as a whole.
How to Watch in the United States
US soccer fans have solid options to catch this match live. The 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup has been broadcast across a combination of streaming and traditional television platforms available to American audiences. Fans are encouraged to check listings for TNT Sports, Max, and Univision/TUDN — the primary rights holders for CONCACAF competition coverage in the United States — for confirmed broadcast details and kickoff times closer to match day.
- Streaming: Max (HBO Max) is a go-to platform for CONCACAF coverage in the US
- Spanish-language TV: TUDN and Univision have historically carried CONCACAF matches with strong production value
- English-language TV: Check TNT or TBS for potential English broadcast options
Kickoff time will depend on your time zone, so be sure to convert accordingly — the match is being played in Monterrey, Mexico, and will likely kick off in the evening local time, which translates to afternoon or early evening for fans across the US.
For El Paso soccer fans, this matchup carries a special regional flavor. Monterrey is just a few hours south, and Tigres enjoy a passionate following throughout the US-Mexico border region. Many fans in El Paso have loyalties that cross borders, making this second leg a deeply personal watch for the local community.
Whether Nashville can pull off the result and punch their ticket to the final remains to be seen. But one thing is certain — this is must-watch soccer for any fan who cares about the future of American club football on the world stage. Set your reminders, fire up your streaming service of choice, and get ready for a memorable night of CONCACAF football.