Caribbean Clubs Set for Showdown as 2025 Cup Draw Shapes Concachampions Race

The 2025 Concacaf Caribbean Cup groups have been confirmed following Tuesday’s official draw in Miami. The tournament, scheduled from August through December, will determine not only the regional champion but also three crucial spots in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.

Ten Caribbean clubs will compete in two groups of five. Each team will play four matches during the group stage, with two home and two away fixtures. The top two from each group will progress to the semifinals. Group A features Jamaica's Cavalier, Suriname's Robinhood, Defence Force from Trinidad and Tobago, O&M FC from the Dominican Republic, and the 2025 CFU Club Shield runner-up. Group B includes Mount Pleasant, Cibao FC, Central FC, Juventus des Cayes, and the Club Shield champion.

Per the tournament calendar, group matches will run from August 19–21 through early October. The semifinals are set for late October, followed by the final and third-place match between late November and early December.

The tournament offers significant stakes: the champion will earn a direct spot in the Round of 16 of the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup, while the runner-up and third-place team will enter the preliminary round. With continental exposure on the line, this edition of the Caribbean Cup becomes a pivotal stage for clubs seeking to rise in the regional football hierarchy.