CFU announces matchups for 2026 CFU Club Shield 

•    22 clubs in the hunt for regional glory
•    Trinidad and Tobago to host
•    Top two advance to 2026 Concacaf Caribbean Cup

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (June 5, 2026)—The Caribbean Football Union (CFU) on Friday conducted the official draw for the 2026 CFU Club Shield, setting the path for 22 clubs from across the region to compete for Caribbean honors and two coveted places in the Concacaf Caribbean Cup. 

Trinidad and Tobago will host the eighth edition of the competition, which runs from July 23 to August 2. The CFU Shield also serves as the qualifier for this year’s Concacaf Caribbean Cup, with the champions and runners-up advancing to the Confederation’s 10-club competition and moving closer to the Concacaf Champions Cup. 

COMPETITION FORMAT

The 2026 CFU Club Shield will be contested in a straight knockout format. 

The First Round runs from July 23 to July 24, followed by the Round of 16 matchups on July 25 and July 26. 

The Quarterfinals are July 28, ahead of the Semifinals on July 31. 

The competition climaxes on August 2, with the final.

DRAW PROCEDURE

Based on the competition regulations and club rankings, the 12 lowest-ranked clubs were entered into First Round pots and were drawn against one another.
  
Pot 1
St Paul's United FC (SKN)
Elite Sports Club (CAY)
SWA Sharks FC (TCA)
Dublanc FC (DMA)
La Cleary (LCA)
North Leeward Predators FC (VIN)

Pot 2
St. John’s Sports Club (GRN)
Slingerz Football Club (GUY)
SCSA Eagles (SMA)
Roaring Lions FC (AIA)
Helenites SC (VIR)
Virgin Gorda United Club (VGB)
 

Based on the competition regulations and club ranking criteria, the five clubs representing the Caribbean's professional leagues, along with the three highest-ranked amateur clubs, received byes to the Round of 16. The two remaining participating clubs, All Saints United (ATG) and Weymouth Wales FC (BRB), joined the six First Round winners in Pot 3 to determine
the Round of 16 ties. 

 
Professional Leagues
Mount Pleasant FC (JAM)
Baltimore SC (HAI)
Delfines del Este FC (DOM)
SV Robinhood (SUR)
Prisons Service FC (TRI)

Best Amateur Clubs
Inter Willemstad (CUW)
Metropolitan FA (PUR)
SV Britannia (ARU)
 
Pot 3
Weymouth Wales FC (BRB)
All Saints’ United (ATG)
Winner First Round Matchup #1
Winner First Round Matchup #2
Winner First Round Matchup #3
Winner First Round Matchup #4
Winner First Round Matchup #5
Winner First Round Matchup #6 

COMPETITION BRACKET 

Round One Fixtures 
Dublanc FC (DMA) vs St. John’s Sports Club (GRN)
SWA Sharks FC (TCA) vs Slingerz Football Club (GUY)
La Cleary (LCA) vs Roaring Lions FC (AIA)
North Leeward Predators FC (VIN) vs SCSA Eagles (SMA)
St Paul's United FC (SKN) vs Helenites SC (VIR)
Elite Sports Club (CAY) vs Virgin Gorda United Club (VGB)

The full competition matchups are attached and available on the CFU’s digital platforms. 

WHERE TO WATCH 

Fans can watch every match live on the CFU Official YouTube Channel, with highlights, results, and behind-the-scenes content available across the CFU's social media platforms.
Stay tuned for more updates and information coming soon.

ABOUT THE COMPETITION 

Established in 2018, the CFU Club Shield has a primary objective of advancing
professional football throughout the Caribbean. Participation is open to semi-
professional and amateur teams holding current championship titles in their respective
domestic leagues. The ultimate finalists advance to the Concacaf Caribbean Cup.

ABOUT CFU

Established in 1978, the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) is the representative organization for 31 football associations across the English-, Dutch-, French-, and Spanish-speaking Caribbean. Members compete in Concacaf.  The CFU also administers developmental competitions and a wide range of initiatives for its members. The CFU’s motto is Passion, Purpose, and Performance.