Charlotte FC Playoffs 2026
Charlotte FC is 13W-8D-10L with 47 points, 5th in the Eastern Conference. If the season ended today it would be the East’s No. 5 seed and face Chicago Fire in Round One. Next: home to CF Montréal, Wed, Oct 28 · 7:30 PM EDT.

Supporters’ Shield10th overall, 23 points behind Nashville SC.
Season Trend
Eastern Conference Table
| # | Club | W-D-L | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21-7-3 | 70 | +43 | |
| 2 | 17-4-10 | 55 | +9 | |
| 3 | 15-10-6 | 55 | +20 | |
| 4 | 15-6-10 | 51 | +9 | |
| 5 | 13-8-10 | 47 | +7 | |
| 6 | 13-7-11 | 46 | +12 | |
| 7 | 13-6-13 | 45 | -12 | |
| 8 | 11-9-11 | 42 | -7 | |
| 9 | 11-6-14 | 39 | -15 | |
| 10 | 11-5-15 | 38 | +1 | |
| 11 | 8-12-11 | 36 | -11 | |
| 12 | 8-11-13 | 35 | +2 | |
| 13 | 7-12-12 | 33 | -17 | |
| 14 | 8-6-17 | 30 | -15 | |
| 15 | 6-7-18 | 25 | -26 |
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 →
Charlotte FC Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | vs | L 0-1 |
| Oct 10 | vs | W 3-2 |
| Oct 14 | at | L 1-3 |
| Oct 17 | at | D 2-2 |
| Oct 24 | at | L 2-3 |
| Oct 28 | vs | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 31 | vs | 1:00 PM |
| Nov 7 | at | 4:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next matches.
This Charlotte FC playoffs page refreshes after every Charlotte FC 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.
Charlotte FC playoffs FAQ
Is Charlotte FC in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: it holds the No. 5 place in the Eastern Conference. Nothing is clinched yet.
Who would Charlotte FC play in Round One?
Chicago Fire (No. 4), away. Then the No. 1 seed or the Wild Card winner.
How many points does Charlotte FC need to make the playoffs?
1 more point would guarantee a top-nine finish whatever the others do; 5 would guarantee a top-seven place and skip the Wild Card match.
When is the next Charlotte FC match?
Wed, Oct 28 · 7:30 PM EDT, home to CF Montréal.
Where does Charlotte FC rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
10th overall with 47 points; Nashville SC leads with 70. 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.
