Shriners Children's Patients Take Center Stage in Concacaf Nations League Finals and Gold Cup

Shriners Children’s and the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) have announced a partnership that will shine a global spotlight on the international healthcare system. As the official children’s healthcare provider of Concacaf’s premier men’s national team football competitions – Nations League Finals and Gold Cup – Shriners Children’s will share its mission of providing pediatric specialty care regardless of the families’ ability to pay or insurance status to a global audience.

“This new initiative with Concacaf provides an incredible opportunity to amplify the stories of our patients – children who have faced medical challenges with courage and determination,” said Richard Burke, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Shriners Children’s. “Seeing our patients walk onto the field alongside some of the world’s greatest soccer players will be a powerful moment, symbolizing resilience and the limitless potential of every child in our care.”

Spanning 13 cities in 2025, Shriners Children’s patients will be honored as ‘The Most Amazing Captains’ and take the field alongside team starters. Dressed in custom uniforms, these ambassadors will take center stage, inspiring millions of fans worldwide. Global television exposure and venue signage will further elevate awareness of Shriners Children’s.

“We are proud to collaborate with Shriners Children’s to make a difference in the lives of children across the region,” said Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani. “By welcoming Shriners Children’s patients to the center stage of our premier men’s senior national team competitions, we celebrate the unifying power of football while sharing a message of hope, resilience and community – values that define both our tournaments and their inspiring mission.”

The Concacaf Nations League Finals is a confederation-wide football celebration that showcases elite talent and national pride. The semifinals of the 2025 edition will be played on March 20 at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium. The matches will feature the United States vs. Panama, followed by Canada vs. Mexico. The winners will compete for the championship on March 23, while the semifinal losers will play in the Third-Place Match.

The Concacaf Gold Cup, held every two years, is the region’s premier men’s national team tournament, uniting the 16-best teams from North America, Central America and the Caribbean. The 18th edition of the competition will be played this summer, between June 14 and July 6, across 14 stadiums in the United States and Canada.

The Concacaf Nations League Finals and Gold Cup join Shriners Children’s roster of sports initiatives, including the East-West Shrine Bowl college all-star football game, Shriners Children’s College Showdown baseball tournament, Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic men’s college basketball tournament, Shriners Children’s 500 NASCAR Cup Series race, the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational college softball tournament.

Tickets for the Concacaf Nations League Finals are available now at ConcacafNationsLeague.com and Ticketmaster.com.

About Concacaf

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) is one of FIFA’s six continental confederations, servicing 41 Member Associations, from Canada in the north to Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana in the south. Concacaf means football first. Our members are united by a shared vision: Love For Our Game, as well as a unique mission, to develop, promote and manage football throughout the region with integrity, transparency, and passion in order to inspire participation in the game. For more information visit Concacaf.com.