Austin FC Playoffs 2026
Austin FC is 7W-10D-10L with 31 points, 13th in the Western Conference. It sits 5 points behind ninth place, the last playoff spot. Next: home to Nashville SC, Sat, Oct 10 · 8:30 PM EDT.
Supporters’ Shield23rd overall, 29 points behind Nashville SC.
Nashville SCSat, Oct 10 · 8:30 PM EDTWestern Conference Table
| # | Club | W-D-L | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 15-5-6 | 50 | +33 |
| 2 |  St.Louis City | 13-8-6 | 47 | +12 |
| 3 |  FC Dallas | 13-8-6 | 47 | +8 |
| 4 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 13-6-8 | 45 | +10 |
| 5 |  Houston Dynamo | 13-5-9 | 44 | +2 |
| 6 |  Los Angeles FC | 11-8-9 | 41 | +13 |
| 7 |  Seattle Sounders FC | 10-8-9 | 38 | 0 |
| 8 |  Colorado Rapids | 11-3-13 | 36 | 0 |
| 9 |  LA Galaxy | 9-9-10 | 36 | -7 |
| 10 |  Portland Timbers | 9-5-13 | 32 | -3 |
| 11 |  Real Salt Lake | 9-5-13 | 32 | -4 |
| 12 |  San Diego FC | 8-8-11 | 32 | 0 |
| 13 | Austin FC | 7-10-10 | 31 | -12 |
| 14 |  Minnesota United | 7-8-12 | 29 | -9 |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 6-3-18 | 21 | -33 |
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 →
Austin FC Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5 | vs San Jose Earthquakes | D 1-1 |
| Sep 9 | vs Colorado Rapids | D 1-1 |
| Sep 13 | at Vancouver Whitecaps | W 2-1 |
| Sep 19 | at FC Dallas | D 0-0 |
| Sep 26 | vs San Diego FC | D 3-3 |
| Oct 10 | vs Nashville SC | 8:30 PM |
| Oct 14 | at Los Angeles FC | 10:30 PM |
| Oct 17 | vs Vancouver Whitecaps | 8:30 PM |
| Oct 24 | at Sporting Kansas City | 8:30 PM |
| Oct 28 | vs Real Salt Lake | 8:30 PM |
| Oct 31 | at LA Galaxy | 5:00 PM |
| Nov 7 | vs Portland Timbers | 7:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next matches.
This Austin FC playoffs page refreshes after every Austin FC game: record, points, conference place, seed and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the West playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Austin FC playoffs FAQ
Is Austin FC in a playoff spot?
Not today: it is 5 points behind ninth place with 7 matches left.
How many points does Austin FC need to make the playoffs?
24 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 Austin FC match?
Sat, Oct 10 · 8:30 PM EDT, home to Nashville SC.
Where does Austin FC rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
23rd overall with 31 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.