Charlotte FC Playoffs 2026
Charlotte FC is 15W-9D-10L with 54 points, 5th in the Eastern Conference. It is the East’s No. 5 seed and plays Chicago Fire in Round One. Next: at Chicago Fire, Sun, Nov 22 · 6:30 PM EST on Apple TV.

Supporters’ Shield7th overall; Nashville SC won the Shield with 77 points.
Season Trend
Eastern Conference Table
| # | Club | W-D-L | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23-8-3 | 77 | +46 | |
| 2 | 16-12-6 | 60 | +21 | |
| 3 | 18-4-12 | 58 | +8 | |
| 4 | 16-7-11 | 55 | +10 | |
| 5 | 15-9-10 | 54 | +15 | |
| 6 | 14-8-12 | 50 | +14 | |
| 7 | 14-5-15 | 47 | +7 | |
| 8 | 13-7-14 | 46 | -15 | |
| 9 | 12-10-12 | 46 | -8 | |
| 10 | 12-6-16 | 42 | -14 | |
| 11 | 10-12-13 | 42 | +4 | |
| 12 | 9-12-13 | 39 | -15 | |
| 13 | 9-6-19 | 33 | -17 | |
| 14 | 7-12-15 | 33 | -22 | |
| 15 | 6-8-20 | 26 | -32 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17 | at | D 2-2 |
| Oct 24 | at | L 2-3 |
| Oct 28 | vs | W 4-0 |
| Oct 31 | vs | W 4-0 |
| Nov 7 | at | D 3-3 |
| Nov 22 | at | 6:30 PM |
| Nov 28 | vs | 12:30 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 path 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 and has clinched a place in Round One.
Who would Charlotte FC play in Round One?
Chicago Fire (No. 4), away. Then the No. 1 seed or the Wild Card winner.
When is the next Charlotte FC match?
Sun, Nov 22 · 6:30 PM EST, at Chicago Fire, on Apple TV.
Where does Charlotte FC rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
7th overall with 54 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.
