Projected East Champion
Inter Miami CF
Eastern Conference Winner
Projected West Champion
LA Galaxy
Western Conference Winner
Simulated Matches
18
Postseason series decided
Projected MLS Cup Winner
Inter Miami CF
Audi 2026 MLS Cup Champion
2026 AUDI MLS CUP FINAL
Host Venue: Higher seeded finalist receives home-field advantage
Eastern Conference Champion
Inter Miami CF
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Projected MLS Cup Champion
VS
Western Conference Champion
LA Galaxy
Playoff Finalist
Eastern Conference
Seeds 1β9
Wild Card (Single)
8Philadelphia Union
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9Atlanta United
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Round One (Best of 3)
1Inter Miami CF
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8Philadelphia Union
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4New York City FC
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5Orlando City SC
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3Columbus Crew
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6Charlotte FC
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2FC Cincinnati
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7New York Red Bulls
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Conf. Semifinals
1Inter Miami CF
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4New York City FC
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2FC Cincinnati
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3Columbus Crew
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Conf. Final
1Inter Miami CF
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2FC Cincinnati
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Western Conference
Seeds 1β9
Wild Card (Single)
8Vancouver Whitecaps
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9Portland Timbers
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Round One (Best of 3)
1LA Galaxy
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8Vancouver Whitecaps
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4Minnesota United
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5Seattle Sounders FC
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3Real Salt Lake
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6Houston Dynamo FC
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2Los Angeles FC
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7Colorado Rapids
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Conf. Semifinals
1LA Galaxy
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4Minnesota United
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2Los Angeles FC
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3Real Salt Lake
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Conf. Final
1LA Galaxy
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2Los Angeles FC
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Eastern Conference Standings
| Rank | Club | PTS | GD | Status |
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Western Conference Standings
| Rank | Club | PTS | GD | Status |
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β‘ Wild Card Matches
Seeds 8 and 9 in each conference clash in a high-stakes single-elimination match hosted by the higher seed. Winners punch the final ticket to Round One.
π‘οΈ Round One (Best-of-3)
Four matchups per conference in a best-of-3 series (home-away-home format). No aggregate score; every match produces a winner (penalty shootouts if level after 90 minutes).
π₯ Conference Semis & Finals
Single-elimination knockout format hosted by the higher seed throughout the postseason. Extra time and penalties applied if tied after 90 minutes.
β Audi MLS Cup Final
The Eastern and Western Conference Champions battle for the league crown at the home stadium of the finalist with the superior regular-season record.