FC Cincinnati can clinch a playoff berth this weekend with a win against the Philadelphia Union. Kickoff from TQL Stadium this Saturday, October 31 is set for 2 p.m. ET and the match airs globally on Apple TV and on local radio through iHeart Media Media ESPN 1530 in English and La Mega 101.5 FM in Spanish.Â
The Orange and Blue can clinch a berth in the Audi 2026  MLS Cup Playoffs, a top nine seed in the Eastern Conference, with any of the following scenarios:
1. FC Cincinnati WIN vs Philadelphia Union
OR
2. FC Cincinnati DRAW vs Philadelphia Union AND all three of the following:
-Toronto FC LOSS/DRAW at Atlanta United
-Red Bull New York LOSS/DRAW at Nashville SC
-New York City FC LOSS/DRAW vs CF Montréal
OR
3. All three of the following, regardless of FC Cincinnati’s result on Saturday:
-Toronto FC LOSS/DRAW at Atlanta United
-Red Bull New York LOSS at Nashville SC
-New York City FC LOSS/DRAW vs CF Montréal
Additionally, FC Cincinnati can clinch at least a top eight seed in the Eastern Conference with the following results:
- FC Cincinnati WIN vs Philadelphia Union AND:
-Columbus Crew LOSS/DRAW vs D.C. United
Tickets remain available for Wednesday at FCCincinnati.com/Tickets or by calling 513-977-KICK.Â
HOW TO WATCH AND FOLLOW #CINvPHI ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 (2 p.m. ET)
Watch:Â Apple TVÂ (English and Spanish)
English Local Radio: iHeart Media ESPN 1530
Spanish Local Radio:Â La Mega 101.5 FM*
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Key matches to keep an eye on this weekend for FC Cincinnati’s playoff picture (all matches air live exclusively on Apple TV):
Saturday, October 31:
FC Cincinnati vs Phialdelphia Union – TQL Stadium – 2 p.m. ET
New York City FC vs CF Montréal – Citi Field – 2 p.m. ET
Columbus Crew vs D.C. United – Lower.com Field – 2 p.m. ET
Sunday, November 1:
Atlanta United vs Toronto FC – Mercedes-Benz Stadium – 4:30 p.m. ET
Nashville SC vs New York Red Bulls – GEODIS Park – 4:30 p.m. ET