How to watch today's Vancouver Whitecaps vs CS Cartagines CONCACAF Champions Cup game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Here is where to find English-language live streams of Vancouver Whitecaps vs CS Cartagines, as GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the game today.

	USA	Fubo USA
	Canada	Fubo Canada
	India	FanCode

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If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.

A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. Click here for a step-by-step guide or, alternatively, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

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Vancouver Whitecaps vs CS Cartagines kick-off time

CONCACAF Champions Cup - CONCACAF Champions Cup

BC Place

Today's game between Vancouver Whitecaps and CS Cartagines will kick-off at 26 Feb 2026, 02:00.

Match Preview

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The Vancouver Whitecaps return to BC Place for a high-stakes second leg in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Round One. After a frustrating but defensively sound 0-0 draw in Costa Rica, the 'Caps must now find their scoring boots to secure a date with the Seattle Sounders in the Round of 16.

The 'Caps are coming off a successful 2025, where they reached the finals of both the MLS Cup and this very competition. After a solid 1-0 win over Real Salt Lake in their MLS home opener last weekend—thanks to a goal from new arrival Aziel Jackson—momentum is on their side.

The Costa Rican side proved they are masters of the "bend but don't break" philosophy. They successfully neutralised Vancouver’s attack in Cartago without allowing a single shot on target. They sit 2nd in the Costa Rican Primera División and will be looking for one clinical moment on the counter-attack to stun the BC Place crowd.

Team news & squads

Vancouver Whitecaps vs CS Cartagines lineups

Vancouver Whitecaps

4-2-3-1

Formation

4-4-2

CSC

1

Y. Takaoka

18

E. Ocampo

28

T. Johnson

33

T. Blackmon

6

R. Priso-Mbongue

17

K. Cabrera

11

E. Sabbi

8

O. Larraz

59

J. Badwal

16

S. Berhalter

24

B. White

1

K. Briceno

20

D. Mesen

19

D. Gonzalez

18

C. Barahona

3

F. Faerron

31

J. Mora

8

D. Lopez

15

L. Flores

24

S. Zuniga

21

R. Marquez

10

C. Nunez

4-4-2

CSC

VAN

-Line up

• 1

  Y. Takaoka

• 18

  E. Ocampo

• 28

  T. Johnson

• 33

  T. Blackmon

• 6

  R. Priso-Mbongue

• 17

  K. Cabrera

• 11

  E. Sabbi

• 8

  O. Larraz

• 59

  J. Badwal

• 16

  S. Berhalter

• 24

  B. White

Substitutes

• 32

  I. Boehmer

• 29

  M. Gherasimencov

• 19

  R. Elloumi

• 41

  N. Djordjevic

• 22

  A. Jackson

• 26

  J. Ngando

• 2

  M. Laborda

• 30

  A. Zendejas

• 13

  Thomas Muller

• 20

  A. Cubas

Manager

• J. Soerensen

CSC

-Line up

• 1

  K. Briceno

• 20

  D. Mesen

• 19

  D. Gonzalez

• 18

  C. Barahona

• 3

  F. Faerron

• 31

  J. Mora

• 8

  D. Lopez

• 15

  L. Flores

• 24

  S. Zuniga

• 21

  R. Marquez

• 10

  C. Nunez

Substitutes

• 16

  G. Castro

• 26

  B. Alfaro

• 34

  D. Hidalgo

• 33

  C. Moya

• 11

  L. Alfaro

• 28

  E. Fernandez

• 6

  C. Montero

• 5

  M. Pereira

• 2

  R. Cordero

• 13

  J. Gaete

Manager

• A. Villatoro

Form

Head-to-Head Record

VAN

Last match

CSC

0

Wins

1

Draw

0

Wins

• CS Cartagines

  0

  -

  0

  Vancouver Whitecaps

0

Goals scored

0

Games over 2.5 goals

0/1

Both teams scored

0/1

Standings

Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Vancouver Whitecaps vs CS Cartagines today

NordVPN

1. Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
2. Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
3. Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
4. Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.

How to watch on the Big Screen

Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:

• Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
• Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.

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