MLS Cup 2026
The 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs MLS Cup: Friday, Dec 18, 2026, in prime time. The last MLS Cup played in December: from 2027 MLS moves to a summer-to-spring calendar.
MLS Cup Schedule and Scores
How the MLS Cup Works
The last MLS Cup played in December: from 2027 MLS moves to a summer-to-spring calendar.
Who plays
The Eastern and Western Conference champions.
Matchups
East champion v West champion.
Home field
The finalist with the better regular-season record.
What is next
The winner lifts the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy and enters the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup in the round of 16.
How to Watch
MLS Cup 2026 is in prime time on Friday, Dec 18 on Apple TV and FOX in the US and on 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 MLS Cup 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.
MLS Cup FAQ
When is the MLS Cup?
Friday, Dec 18, 2026, in prime time.
Who plays?
The Eastern and Western Conference champions.
What channel?
Apple TV and FOX; TSN and RDS in Canada.
Who hosts?
The finalist with the better regular-season record.
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.
Who won the last MLS Cup?
Inter Miami CF, 3-1 over Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Dec 6, 2025; Lionel Messi was MLS Cup MVP. It was Miami’s first MLS Cup.