San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo
San Jose Earthquakes at Houston Dynamo, West Round One Game 2: Saturday, November 28, 2026, 2:30 PM ET, Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, on Apple TV. Series: 0-0, best of 3.
Series
What time is San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo and what channel is it on?
The No. 4 seed San Jose Earthquakes (14W-10D-10L) visit the No. 5 seed Houston Dynamo (14W-9D-11L) in the Round One of the 2026 MLS playoffs on Saturday, November 28 at 2:30 PM EST at Shell Energy Stadium.
San Jose Earthquakes: top seven, No. 4 seed. Houston Dynamo: 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 San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo match up?
| Seed | No. 4 | No. 5 |
| Record | 14W-10D-10L | 14W-9D-11L |
| Division | Western Conference | Western Conference |
| Conference record | 12-8 | 11-11 |
| Goals scored / allowed | 57 / 51 | 43 / 43 |
| Goal differential | +6 | 0 |
| Regular-season streak | L1 | L2 |
Have San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo played this season?
| Date | Game | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Regular season: San Jose Earthquakes at Houston Dynamo | San Jose Earthquakes 0-0 | |
| Regular season: Houston Dynamo at San Jose Earthquakes | San Jose Earthquakes 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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San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo FAQ
When is San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo?
Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM EST, at Shell Energy Stadium.
Who has home-field advantage?
Houston Dynamo hosts this game.
What channel is San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo 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.


