Atlanta United Playoffs 2026
Atlanta United is 7W-6D-14L with 27 points, 14th in the Eastern Conference. It sits 6 points behind ninth place, the last playoff spot. Next: home to FC Cincinnati, Sat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PM EDT.
Supporters’ Shield28th overall, 33 points behind Nashville SC.
FC CincinnatiSat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PM EDTEastern Conference Table
| # | Club | W-D-L | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nashville SC | 18-6-3 | 60 | +34 |
| 2 |  New England Revolution | 14-4-9 | 46 | +9 |
| 3 |  Inter Miami CF | 12-10-5 | 46 | +14 |
| 4 |  Charlotte FC | 12-7-8 | 43 | +9 |
| 5 |  Chicago Fire | 12-6-8 | 42 | +8 |
| 6 |  Philadelphia Union | 11-6-10 | 39 | +10 |
| 7 |  Orlando City SC | 10-4-13 | 34 | -16 |
| 8 |  New York Red Bulls | 9-6-12 | 33 | -17 |
| 9 |  New York City FC | 8-9-10 | 33 | +5 |
| 10 | FC Cincinnati | 8-9-9 | 33 | -9 |
| 11 |  DC United | 6-12-8 | 30 | -8 |
| 12 |  Columbus Crew | 8-5-14 | 29 | -4 |
| 13 |  Toronto FC | 6-11-10 | 29 | -12 |
| 14 | Atlanta United | 7-6-14 | 27 | -13 |
| 15 |  CF Montréal | 6-6-15 | 24 | -20 |
1-7 go straight to Round One; 8 hosts 9 in the Wild Card match. Ranked by points, then wins, goal difference and goals scored. Full playoff picture →
Atlanta United Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5 | at Inter Miami CF | D 2-2 |
| Sep 9 | vs Orlando City SC | L 2-3 |
| Sep 12 | at DC United | D 0-0 |
| Sep 19 | at  Portland Timbers | W 1-0 |
| Sep 26 | vs New York City FC | D 2-2 |
| Oct 10 | vs FC Cincinnati | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 14 | at CF Montréal | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 17 | vs Inter Miami CF | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 24 | vs Chicago Fire | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 28 | at New York City FC | 7:30 PM |
| Nov 1 | vs Toronto FC | 4:30 PM |
| Nov 7 | at New York Red Bulls | 4:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next matches.
This Atlanta United playoffs page refreshes after every Atlanta United game: record, points, conference place, seed and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Atlanta United playoffs FAQ
Is Atlanta United in a playoff spot?
Not today: it is 6 points behind ninth place with 7 matches left.
How many points does Atlanta United need to make the playoffs?
28 more points would guarantee a top-nine finish whatever the others do; 29 would guarantee a top-seven place and skip the Wild Card match.
When is the next Atlanta United match?
Sat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PM EDT, home to FC Cincinnati.
Where does Atlanta United rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
28th overall with 27 points; Nashville SC leads with 60. The Shield goes to the best regular-season record and is separate from MLS Cup.
How do MLS clubs make the playoffs?
The top nine in each conference qualify: 1 to 7 go straight to Round One, while 8 and 9 meet in a single Wild Card match for the last place.