2025 MLS Playoffs Tracker

by Adam Firebaugh and Mike Regent | Oct 29, 2025

Welcome to your daily tracker for the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs. Here you’ll find the matchups for each series in the tournament, including time, date, and ticket get-in price for each match.

Each day during the first round, this will be updated to account for any Game 3’s that are added to the schedule.

Eastern Conference

Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire FC

The underdog Fire had a chance to pull the upset, but lost on penalty kicks in Philadelphia. On Saturday, they’ll host their first home playoff game since 2017.

Game	Teams	Day	Date	Time	Get-in on StubHub	24-hour Price Change
Round 1, Game 1	CHI @ PHI	Sunday	Oct. 26	5:30pm ET	-	N/A
Round 1, Game 2	PHI @ CHI	Saturday	Nov. 1	4:30pm CT	$42	N/A
Round 1, Game 3 (if necessary)	CHI @ PHI	Saturday	Nov. 8	TBD	$51	N/A

FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew

Cincinnati took Game 1 after shutting out Columbus 1-0. It’s a quick 110 miles between the two stadiums, so there could be a healthy visiting crowd on Sunday in Columbus.

Game	Teams	Day	Date	Time	Get-in on StubHub	24-hour Price Change
Round 1, Game 1	CLB @ CIN	Monday	Oct. 27	6:45pm ET	-	N/A
Round 1, Game 2	CIN @ CLB	Sunday	Nov. 2	6:30pm ET	$94	N/A
Round 1, Game 3 (if necessary)	CLB @ CIN	Saturday	Nov. 8	TBD	$68	N/A

Inter Miami CF vs Nashville SC

Miami got off to a strong start in this series thanks to a 3-1 win in Game 1. Now fans in Nashville will get another chance to see Lionel Messi.

Game	Teams	Day	Date	Time	Get-in on StubHub	24-hour Price Change
Round 1, Game 1	NSH @ MIA	Friday	Oct. 24	8:00pm ET	-	N/A
Round 1, Game 2	MIA @ NSH	Saturday	Nov. 1	6:30pm CT	$91	N/A
Round 1, Game 3 (if necessary)	NSH @ MIA	Saturday	Nov. 8	TBD	$89	N/A

Charlotte FC vs New York City FC

New York took the series lead after taking Game 1.

Game	Teams	Day	Date	Time	Get-in on StubHub	24-hour Price Change
Round 1, Game 1	NYCFC @ CLT	Tuesday	Oct. 28	6:45pm ET	-	N/A
Round 1, Game 2	CLT @ NYCFC	Saturday	Nov. 1	3:30pm ET	$34	N/A
Round 1, Game 3 (if necessary)	NYCFC @ CLT	Friday	Nov. 7	TBD	$53	N/A

Western Conference

San Diego FC vs Portland Timbers

San Diego edged Portland 2-1 to claim Game 1.

Game	Teams	Day	Date	Time	Get-in on StubHub	24-hour Price Change
Wild Card	RSL @ POR	Wednesday	Oct. 22	7:30pm PT	-	N/A
Round 1, Game 1	POR @ SD	Sunday	Oct. 26	6:30pm PT	-	N/A
Round 1, Game 2	SD @ POR	Saturday	Nov. 1	6:30pm PT	$46	N/A
Round 1, Game 3 (if necessary)	POR @ SD	Sunday	Nov. 9	TBD	$59	N/A

Vancouver Whitecaps vs FC Dallas

Vancouver controlled Game 1 on its way to a 3-0 victory.

Game	Teams	Day	Date	Time	Get-in on StubHub	24-hour Price Change
Round 1, Game 1	DAL @ VAN	Sunday	Oct. 26	4:30pm PT	-	N/A
Round 1, Game 2	VAN @ DAL	Saturday	Nov. 1	8:30pm CT	$41	N/A
Round 1, Game 3 (if necessary)	DAL @ VAN	Friday	Nov. 7	TBD	$54	N/A

Los Angeles FC vs Austin FC

LAFC may have dropped both regular season matches to Austin, but that didn’t stop them from winning Game 1. Now the series shifts to Texas.

Game	Teams	Day	Date	Time	Get-in on StubHub	24-hour Price Change
Round 1, Game 1	AUS @ LAFC	Wednesday	Oct. 29	7:30pm PT	$46	N/A
Round 1, Game 2	LAFC @ AUS	Sunday	Nov. 2	7:45pm CT	$63	N/A
Round 1, Game 3 (if necessary)	AUS @ LAFC	Saturday	Nov. 8	TBD	$103	N/A

Minnesota United vs Seattle Sounders FC

Minnesota claimed Game 1 on penalty kicks. Now they’ll travel to Lumen Field in Seattle.

Game	Teams	Day	Date	Time	Get-in on StubHub	24-hour Price Change
Round 1, Game 1	SEA @ MIN	Monday	Oct. 27	8:00pm CT	-	N/A
Round 1, Game 2	MIN @ SEA	Monday	Nov. 3	7:45pm PT	$42	N/A
Round 1, Game 3 (if necessary)	SEA @ MIN	Saturday	Nov. 8	TBD	$71	N/A