Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire

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Round One · 2026 MLS playoffsUpcoming
Away5Charlotte FC15W-9D-10LTop sevenT1
6:30 PM ET
5:30 PM CT4:30 PM MT3:30 PM PT
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Home4Chicago Fire16W-7D-11LTop sevenL1
Sunday, November 22, 2026Apple TVSoldier Field, ChicagoGame 1 · series 0-0 · best of 3

Charlotte FC at Chicago Fire, East Round One Game 1: Sunday, November 22, 2026, 6:30 PM ET, Soldier Field, Chicago, on Apple TV. Series: 0-0, best of 3.

6:30 PMKickoffET, Nov 22
Apple TVTVUS national
15W-9D-10LCharlotte FC recordT1
16W-7D-11LChicago Fire recordL1
2-0Season seriesChicago Fire won
Soldier FieldVenueChicago

Series

Charlotte FC0Game 1best of 30Chicago Fire
  1. Game 1Charlotte FC at Chicago Fire
  2. Game 2Chicago Fire at Charlotte FC

What time is Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire and what channel is it on?

The No. 5 seed Charlotte FC (15W-9D-10L) visit the No. 4 seed Chicago Fire (16W-7D-11L) in the Round One of the 2026 MLS playoffs on Sunday, November 22 at 6:30 PM EST at Soldier Field.

Charlotte FC: top seven, No. 5 seed. Chicago Fire: top seven, No. 4 seed.

This page switches to a live score at kickoff and to the final line score and recap when the game ends.

How do Charlotte FC and Chicago Fire match up?

Charlotte FCChicago Fire
SeedNo. 5No. 4
Record15W-9D-10L16W-7D-11L
DivisionEastern ConferenceEastern Conference
Conference record13-812-10
Goals scored / allowed66 / 5164 / 54
Goal differential+15+10
Regular-season streakT1L1

Have Charlotte FC and Chicago Fire played this season?

DateGameResult
Regular season: Charlotte FC at Chicago FireChicago Fire 2-1
Regular season: Chicago Fire at Charlotte FCChicago Fire 1-0

Who does the winner play next?

A place in the Conference Semifinals, Dec 5–6, 2026. There is no reseeding: the pairing is fixed by seed.

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Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire FAQ

When is Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire?

Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM EST, at Soldier Field.

Who has home-field advantage?

Chicago Fire hosts this game.

What channel is Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire on?

Apple TV in the United States.

What round is this?

The Round One of the 2026 MLS playoffs (2026 season).

What does the winner get?

A place in the Conference Semifinals.

Where can I see the full bracket?

On the 2026 MLS playoff bracket page, which links to every game.