Decision Day has come and gone, and so too have the seasons of 12 Major League Soccer franchises. While various teams will now enter their offseason, there are 18 teams that will return after the November international break and compete for the ultimate prize in American Soccer.
Inter Miami will hope to become the first team in 14 years to successfully defend their title, while other teams like New England Revolution, FC Dallas, Philadelphia Union and Vancouver Whitecaps will be looking to achieve their first-ever MLS Cup.
With that being said, let’s take a look at the schedule for the 2026 MLS Cup playoffs.
Wild Card Match
Can Antoine Griezmann lead Orlando past Cincinnati? | Mike Stobe/MLS/Getty Images
As the eighth-best team in the Eastern Conference, Orlando City will host FC Cincinnati at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT on Nov. 19, in the East Wild Card match. Shortly after, at 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m.…