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The CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal match between Nashville SC and Tigres UANL is currently delayed due to severe weather. Lightning was detected shortly before the scheduled kickoff, prompting fans to seek shelter.
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Nashville SC-Tigres UANL under weather delay in CONCACAF Champions Cup
The first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal series between Nashville SC and Tigres UANL on April 28 is under a weather delay.
Both teams were on the field for warmups until lightning was detected in the area 30 minutes before scheduled kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Fans at Geodis Park were instructed to shelter in place.
Storms are expected to move through the area throughout the night. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for metro Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Per the NWS, the storms are moving east, with lightning, heavy rain and strong winds a possibility.
Nashville and Tigres will play a two-legged semifinal series, with the second leg hosted by Tigres on May 5 in Mexico. The winner will advance to the final on May 30 against either Los Angeles FC or Toluca.
This story will be updated.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Daniel Lovitz #2 of Nashville SC controls the ball while defended by Pep Biel #16 of Charlotte FC at GEODIS Park on April 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
The match is delayed due to a weather warning, specifically lightning detected in the area before kickoff.
Severe thunderstorms are expected to move through the area, with warnings for lightning, heavy rain, and strong winds.
The match was scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. local time.
Fans have been instructed to shelter in place until the weather conditions improve.
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Warren Madrigal #41 of Nashville SC controls the ball while defended by Ashley Westwood #8 of Charlotte FC at GEODIS Park on April 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Hany Mukhtar #10 of Nashville SC controls the ball agains Charlotte FC at GEODIS Park on April 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: The team photo of Nashville SC before the game against Charlotte FC in the first half at GEODIS Park on April 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: A view of the inside of GEODIS Park before the MLS match of Nashville SC against Charlotte FC at GEODIS Park on April 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: A Nashville SC fan before the MLS match of Nashville SC against Charlotte FC at GEODIS Park on April 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: A Nashville SC fan before the MLS match of Nashville SC against Charlotte FC at GEODIS Park on April 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: A view of the outside of GEODIS Park before the MLS match of Nashville SC against Charlotte FC at GEODIS Park on April 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: A view of the outside of GEODIS Park before the MLS match of Nashville SC against Charlotte FC at GEODIS Park on April 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Daniel Lovitz #2 of Nashville SC controls the ball while defended by Pep Biel #16 of Charlotte FC at GEODIS Park on April 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Daniel Lovitz #2 of Nashville SC controls the ball while defended by Pep Biel #16 of Charlotte FC at GEODIS Park on April 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Warren Madrigal #41 of Nashville SC controls the ball while defended by Ashley Westwood #8 of Charlotte FC at GEODIS Park on April 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Hany Mukhtar #10 of Nashville SC controls the ball agains Charlotte FC at GEODIS Park on April 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: The team photo of Nashville SC before the game against Charlotte FC in the first half at GEODIS Park on April 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: A view of the inside of GEODIS Park before the MLS match of Nashville SC against Charlotte FC at GEODIS Park on April 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: A Nashville SC fan before the MLS match of Nashville SC against Charlotte FC at GEODIS Park on April 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: A Nashville SC fan before the MLS match of Nashville SC against Charlotte FC at GEODIS Park on April 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: A view of the outside of GEODIS Park before the MLS match of Nashville SC against Charlotte FC at GEODIS Park on April 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: A view of the outside of GEODIS Park before the MLS match of Nashville SC against Charlotte FC at GEODIS Park on April 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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