How does the Canadian Championship connect to the Concacaf Champions Cup?

Canada Soccer's TELUS Canadian Championship is the nation's highest domestic knockout tournament, with clubs competing for the Voyageurs Cup. The men's 2026 edition had 15 qualified clubs from Major League Soccer, the Canadian Premier League and Premier Soccer Leagues Canada. The winner qualifies for the Concacaf Champions Cup, on the road to the FIFA Club World Cup. Forge FC won the 2026 edition.

Separately, the CPL Shield winner and the North Star Cup winner each earn a place in the Concacaf Champions Cup (see the trophies question).

Sources: https://canadasoccer.com/championship/canChamp/2026/ and https://www.cplsoccer.com/about-us