FC Cincinnati clinch berth in Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs

FC Cincinnati have clinched a berth in the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs. The Orange and Blue officially earned a spot in the MLS postseason following today’s 1-0 win over Philadelphia Union at TQL Stadium. FC Cincinnati will take part in postseason soccer for a fifth consecutive season.

For more information, visit FCCincinnati.com/Playoffs. Tickets for FC Cincinnati home playoff matches will go on sale beginning Monday, November 2. See below for more information.

Monday, November 2 Ticket Information – FCCincinnati.com/Tickets | 513-977-KICK
10 a.m. ET - Early Access for Season Ticket Members and Orange and Blue Reserve Members
1 p.m. ET - General Public Sale

FC Cincinnati are back at home next Saturday, November 7 to take on Nashville SC. Kickoff for the final regular season match of the season is set for 4 p.m. ET. Tickets are available at FCCincinnati.com/Tickets or by calling 513-977-KICK. Following all the Decision Day action, FC Cincinnati’s seeding and the full playoff schedule and bracket will be confirmed.

If the Orange and Blue finish as the No. 8 or No. 9 seed, FC Cincinnati will play in a single-elimination Wild Card Match hosted by the eight seed, slated for Wednesday, November 18. If FC Cincinnati finish in the top seven of the Eastern Conference, or advance from the Wild Card Match, the Orange and Blue will head to the Round One Best-of-3 series, with FC Cincinnati guaranteed to host Game 2 of the Round One series on November 27 or 28. The full playoff schedule and bracket will be confirmed on Decision Day, November 7, with dates and rounds listed below.