Many teams chase one of football’s most striking prizes: the Concacaf Champions League trophy.
Known across Central and North America and the Caribbean, the Concacaf Champions League crown stands as a premier prize in the region. The trophy itself is more than metal and shine; it embodies centuries of passion, drama, and ambition. Every year, clubs push to lift this emblem and claim a place among the continent’s most storied competitors, with the hope of advancing to the FIFA Club World Cup. This guide looks at the cup’s legacy and what it takes to earn it, as explained by leading football outlets and historians of the game (Goal).
WHAT IS IT MADE OF AND HOW MUCH DOES IT WEIGH?
The trophy is forged from brass with a core of copper and zinc, finished with a glimmering bath of 24-karat gold and a silver-toned sheen. It weighs 15 kilograms and rises to a height of 74 centimeters, a stature that mirrors the gravity of the achievement for any winning squad. The piece was crafted for the competition by Epico Studios, operating within the London Workshops of Thomas Lyte in London, England. Surrounding the crown are 41 diamonds that trace a circle, symbolizing the 41 federations affiliated to Concacaf and the unified reach of the tournament.
WHEN WAS IT MADE?
The trophy we recognize today joined the Concacaf Champions League lineup in 2018. Since its introduction, clubs like Club Deportivo Guadalajara (Chivas), C.F. Monterrey (Rayados), and Tigres UANL have etched their names on the newer version of the cup, underscoring the competition’s evolving prestige and the enduring rivalry among North American teams (Goal).
Source: Goal