Chicago Fire Playoffs 2026
Chicago Fire is 12W-6D-8L with 42 points, 5th in the Eastern Conference. If the season ended today it would be the East’s No. 5 seed and face Charlotte FC in Round One. Next: home to Vancouver Whitecaps, Tue, Oct 6 · 8:30 PM EDT.
Supporters’ Shield10th overall, 18 points behind Nashville SC.
Vancouver WhitecapsTue, Oct 6 · 8:30 PM EDT
Charlotte FC No. 4Then the No. 1 seed or the Wild Card winnerEastern 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 →
Chicago Fire Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5 | at Toronto FC | D 4-4 |
| Sep 9 | vs Inter Miami CF | D 1-1 |
| Sep 13 | vs New England Revolution | L 1-2 |
| Sep 19 | at Nashville SC | L 0-3 |
| Sep 26 | at Charlotte FC | W 1-0 |
| Oct 6 | vs Vancouver Whitecaps | 8:30 PM |
| Oct 10 | vs New York City FC | 2:30 PM |
| Oct 14 | vs Philadelphia Union | 8:30 PM |
| Oct 17 | at New England Revolution | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 24 | at Atlanta United | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 28 | vs Orlando City SC | 8:30 PM |
| Oct 31 | at  Colorado Rapids | 9:30 PM |
| Nov 7 | vs Columbus Crew | 4:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next matches.
This Chicago Fire playoffs page refreshes after every Chicago Fire 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.
Chicago Fire playoffs FAQ
Is Chicago Fire in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: it holds the No. 5 place in the Eastern Conference. Nothing is clinched yet.
Who would Chicago Fire play in Round One?
Charlotte FC (No. 4), away. Then the No. 1 seed or the Wild Card winner.
How many points does Chicago Fire need to make the playoffs?
16 more points would guarantee a top-nine finish whatever the others do; 13 would guarantee a top-seven place and skip the Wild Card match.
When is the next Chicago Fire match?
Tue, Oct 6 · 8:30 PM EDT, home to Vancouver Whitecaps.
Where does Chicago Fire rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
10th overall with 42 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.