MLS Conference Finals 2026
The 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs Conference Finals: Dec 11-12, 2026. The Eastern and Western Conference finals, single matches with extra time and penalties if level.
Conference Finals Schedule and Scores
How the Conference Finals Work
The Eastern and Western Conference finals, single matches with extra time and penalties if level.
Who plays
The four conference semifinal winners.
Matchups
One final in the East and one in the West.
Home field
The higher seed.
What is next
The conference champions meet in MLS Cup.
How to Watch
The conference finals are on Apple TV, with selected matches on FOX; TSN and RDS in Canada.
Where This Round Sits
- Regular seasonFeb – Nov 7
- Round OneNov 20 – Dec 2
- Conf. SemisDec 5–6
- Conf. FinalsDec 11–12
- MLS CupDec 18
Everything on this Conference Finals page updates automatically: matchups when they are set, scores while games are on, results when they end. The full bracket shows how this round connects to the rest of the 2026 MLS playoffs.
Conference Finals FAQ
When is the Conference Finals?
Dec 11-12, 2026.
Who plays?
The four conference semifinal winners.
What channel?
Apple TV; FOX for selected matches; TSN and RDS in Canada.
Who hosts?
The higher seed.
What happens if a later playoff match is tied?
From the conference semifinals on, a draw after 90 minutes goes to 30 minutes of extra time and then penalties.
What comes next?
The conference champions meet in MLS Cup.