Schedule, Teams Qualified and Bracket

The second edition of Leagues Cup has reached the quarterfinal round with eight teams left standing in a quest for silverware and the title of the best team across

MLS

and Liga MX.

The competition started with every club from MLS and Liga MX — 47 teams in total — and teams have been eliminated along the way in the group stage, in the Round of 32 and in the Round of 16.

Among the clubs that have advanced to the elite eight are three of the top MLS clubs in the Columbus Crew, the Philadelphia Union, and the Seattle Sounders, who will all host their respective quarterfinal match.

The 2024 tournament will crown a new champion after holders

Inter Miami

(photo below with 2023 Leagues Cup trophy) were knocked out in the Round of 16 by the Columbus Crew, who prevailed with a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down.

In addition to silverware and prize money, Leagues Cup will award the top three finishers with a berth in next season’s CONCACAF Champions Cup, a competition which crowns the best club in all of North America, including Central America and the Caribbean.

2024 Leagues Cup Quarterfinals Schedule

Every QF match will take place between August 16-17

Below is the updated schedule and matchups for the 2024 Leagues Cup quarterfinals. All matches will be available to stream via MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

The host for each quarterfinal is determined by the following criteria, which were established prior to the tournament and outlined in the official Leagues Cup regulations:

• Columbus Crew: Reigning MLS champion Columbus Crew automatically host in every round, including the final;
• Club America: Reigning Liga MLS champions Club America automatically host in every round in their designated U.S. hub through to the semis;
• MLS vs. Liga MX matchups: The MLS club automatically hosts;
• MLS vs. MLS matchups: The MLS club with the best ranking in the 2023 Supporters’ Shield standings will host.

2024 Leagues Cup Semifinals and Finals

The top three teams earn berths to the CONCACAF Champions Cup

The last four teams left standing will be doing battle for the Leagues Cup tournament title, as well as the three available berths to the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup. The two finalists and the third-place winner will clinch those spots.

The tickets to the Champions Cup represent an important prize because the Champions Cup crowns the continental champion in North America, including all of North America, Central America and the Caribbean. The winner of the Champions Cup is guaranteed to participate in the prestigious FIFA Club World Cup to be held every four years.

Semifinals

Third-Place match

Final

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