Chicago Fire vs Charlotte FC

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Round One · 2026 MLS playoffsUpcoming
Away4Chicago Fire16W-7D-11LTop sevenL1
12:30 PM ET
11:30 AM CT10:30 AM MT9:30 AM PT
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Home5Charlotte FC15W-9D-10LTop sevenT1
Saturday, November 28, 2026Apple TVBank of America Stadium, CharlotteGame 2 · series 0-0 · best of 3

Chicago Fire at Charlotte FC, East Round One Game 2: Saturday, November 28, 2026, 12:30 PM ET, Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, on Apple TV. Series: 0-0, best of 3.

12:30 PMKickoffET, Nov 28
Apple TVTVUS national
16W-7D-11LChicago Fire recordL1
15W-9D-10LCharlotte FC recordT1
2-0Season seriesChicago Fire won
Bank of America StadiumVenueCharlotte

Series

Chicago Fire0Game 2best of 30Charlotte FC
  1. Game 1Charlotte FC at Chicago Fire
  2. Game 2Chicago Fire at Charlotte FC

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

The No. 4 seed Chicago Fire (16W-7D-11L) visit the No. 5 seed Charlotte FC (15W-9D-10L) in the Round One of the 2026 MLS playoffs on Saturday, November 28 at 12:30 PM EST at Bank of America Stadium.

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

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

How do Chicago Fire and Charlotte FC match up?

Chicago FireCharlotte FC
SeedNo. 4No. 5
Record16W-7D-11L15W-9D-10L
DivisionEastern ConferenceEastern Conference
Conference record12-1013-8
Goals scored / allowed64 / 5466 / 51
Goal differential+10+15
Regular-season streakL1T1

Have Chicago Fire and Charlotte FC 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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Chicago Fire vs Charlotte FC FAQ

When is Chicago Fire vs Charlotte FC?

Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 12:30 PM EST, at Bank of America Stadium.

Who has home-field advantage?

Charlotte FC hosts this game.

What channel is Chicago Fire vs Charlotte FC 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.