Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire: East Round One 2026
Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire in the 2026 East Round One, a best-of-3 series. Game 1 is Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM EST at Soldier Field, Chicago on Apple TV. Every game, kickoff time, TV and result is below, with links to each game page.
5Charlotte FC15W-9D-10L · Top seven0
4Chicago Fire16W-7D-11L · Top seven0East Round One Schedule and Results
| Game | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV (US) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | Charlotte FC at Chicago Fire | Apple TV | |||
| G2 | Chicago Fire at Charlotte FC | Apple TV |
How Charlotte FC and Chicago Fire Got Here
Charlotte FC
15W-9D-10L, top seven, No. 5 seed. 10-3 at home, 5-7 on the road, +15 goal differential.
Chicago Fire
16W-7D-11L, top seven, No. 4 seed. 9-6 at home, 7-5 on the road, +10 goal differential.
Season series: Charlotte FC 0, Chicago Fire 2 in 2 regular-season meetings.
Form Entering the Series
Charlotte FC4-6 last 10Chicago Fire5-5 last 10Regular-season games only, oldest to newest left to right; hover a result for the score. Goal averages are over the same span.
What Is at Stake
The winner advances to the Conference Semifinals, Dec 5–6, 2026. Higher seed hosts Games 1 and 3, lower seed Game 2. Games are added to this page as soon as they are scheduled; scores update live.
This Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire East Round One page updates live during every game: series score, results and the next game. The bracket shows where the winner goes next, and the schedule lists every other series.
Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire East Round One FAQ
Who is winning Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire series?
The series has not started; Game 1 is Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM EST.
Where are Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire games played?
Higher seed hosts Games 1 and 3, lower seed Game 2: Soldier Field, Chicago, with later games at Bank of America Stadium.
When is Game 1 of the East Round One?
Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM EST, Charlotte FC at Chicago Fire.
How many games is the East Round One?
Best of 3: first to 2 wins.
Who has home field in the East Round One?
Higher seed hosts Games 1 and 3, lower seed Game 2.
What channel is the East Round One on?
Apple TV; FOX for selected matches; TSN and RDS in Canada.
What does the winner get?
A place in the Conference Semifinals.