Austin FC Playoffs 2026
Austin FC is 8W-10D-16L with 34 points, 14th in the Western Conference. It missed the playoffs.

Supporters’ Shield26th overall; Nashville SC won the Shield with 77 points.
Season Trend
Western Conference Table
| # | Club | W-D-L | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19-7-8 | 64 | +40 | |
| 2 | 16-10-8 | 58 | +11 | |
| 3 | 15-9-10 | 54 | +11 | |
| 4 | 14-10-10 | 52 | +6 | |
| 5 | 14-9-11 | 51 | 0 | |
| 6 | 12-11-11 | 47 | +12 | |
| 7 | 13-7-14 | 46 | +1 | |
| 8 | 12-10-12 | 46 | -2 | |
| 9 | 13-6-15 | 45 | +1 | |
| 10 | 11-11-12 | 44 | -2 | |
| 11 | 11-11-12 | 44 | -7 | |
| 12 | 12-7-15 | 43 | -3 | |
| 13 | 9-11-14 | 38 | -6 | |
| 14 | 8-10-16 | 34 | -23 | |
| 15 | 7-5-22 | 26 | -41 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17 | vs | L 1-2 |
| Oct 24 | at | W 2-1 |
| Oct 28 | vs | L 1-2 |
| Oct 31 | at | L 1-4 |
| Nov 7 | vs | L 0-2 |
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 path on the bracket.
Austin FC playoffs FAQ
Where does Austin FC rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
26th overall with 34 points; Nashville SC leads with 77. 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.
How many teams make the MLS playoffs?
18, nine per conference.
When is MLS Cup 2026?
Friday, Dec 18, hosted by the finalist with the better regular-season record.
Where can I watch the MLS playoffs?
On Apple TV, with selected matches on FOX; TSN and RDS in Canada.
