News Summary
The Audi MLS Cup Playoffs have officially confirmed the participating teams, following the conclusion of Decision Day. The postseason kicks off with Wild Card matches featuring Chicago Fire FC against Orlando City SC and the Portland Timbers facing Real Salt Lake. The winners will advance to the Round One Best-of-3 Series, where they will compete against top-seeded teams. Fans can watch the matches through MLS Season Pass or on various sports networks, adding to the excitement of the upcoming playoff season.
Chicago – The field for the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs has been officially confirmed following the conclusion of Decision Day 2025. The playoffs will commence with the Eastern and Western Conference Wild Card matches on Wednesday, October 22, marking the beginning of the postseason for Major League Soccer.
The Eastern Conference Wild Card game will feature Chicago Fire FC going against Orlando City SC at 8:30 p.m. ET, taking place at SeatGeek Stadium. Meanwhile, the Western Conference Wild Card match will see the Portland Timbers face off against Real Salt Lake at 10:30 p.m. ET at Providence Park. The winners of these Wild Card matches will advance to the Round One Best-of-3 Series.
In the upcoming Round One, the Eastern Conference Wild Card winner will proceed to challenge the No. 1 seed Philadelphia Union, while the Western Conference Wild Card victor will take on San Diego FC. Full details regarding the schedule for these Best-of-3 Series matches will be announced soon.
All matches during the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs will be available for streaming on MLS Season Pass and will be free to Apple TV subscribers. Fans can easily access the service on multiple devices, including Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, game consoles, and through the web. For those interested, the MLS Season Pass is priced at $9.99 for access throughout the remainder of the season, available in more than 100 countries and regions.
In addition to game coverage, special edition 30-minute pre- and post-game shows will be offered, providing analysis and highlights for the Wild Card matches and the subsequent Round One games. Some playoff matches will also be available through FOX Sports in the United States, and on TSN and RDS in Canada.
Charlotte FC has secured the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference after achieving a 2-0 victory against Philadelphia Union on Decision Day. They will go on to face New York City FC in Round One of the playoffs. The official matchup dates and times for the Round One will be disclosed on October 19.
New York City FC intends to host their playoff matches at Yankee Stadium. This year marks NYCFC’s ninth playoff appearance in ten seasons. Despite the team’s solid postseason run, they enter the playoffs following a loss to the Seattle Sounders at Citi Field, leaving them on a two-match losing streak.
The culmination of the playoff season, the 2025 MLS Cup, is scheduled for December 6, 2025. Fans are also encouraged to engage with the playoffs by submitting their brackets for a chance to win various prizes, including an MLS Store gift card.
As the playoffs approach, excitement is building among soccer fans across the country. The first matches promise to deliver thrilling matchups, setting the stage for what is expected to be an exhilarating postseason.
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