Nashville SC-Tigres UANL under weather delay in CONCACAF Champions Cup

TL;DR

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.

Key points

Nashville SC vs Tigres UANL match is under weather delay
Lightning was detected before scheduled kickoff
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for metro Nashville
Fans instructed to shelter in place
Storms expected to continue throughout the night

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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)