Chicago Fire Playoffs 2026
Chicago Fire is 14W-6D-10L with 48 points, 4th in the Eastern Conference. If the season ended today it would be the East’s No. 4 seed and face Charlotte FC in Round One. Next: at Atlanta United, Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30 PM EDT.
Supporters’ Shield7th overall, 19 points behind Nashville SC.
Atlanta UnitedSat, Oct 24 · 7:30 PM EDT
Charlotte FC No. 5Then the No. 1 seed or the Wild Card winnerSeason Trend
Eastern Conference Table
| # | Club | W-D-L | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nashville SC | 20-7-3 | 67 | +41 |
| 2 |  Inter Miami CF | 15-10-5 | 55 | +22 |
| 3 |  New England Revolution | 16-4-10 | 52 | +8 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 14-6-10 | 48 | +8 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 13-8-9 | 47 | +8 |
| 6 |  Philadelphia Union | 13-7-10 | 46 | +13 |
| 7 |  Orlando City SC | 12-5-13 | 41 | -12 |
| 8 |  New York Red Bulls | 10-6-14 | 36 | -17 |
| 9 |  FC Cincinnati | 9-9-11 | 36 | -10 |
| 10 |  Toronto FC | 8-12-10 | 36 | -9 |
| 11 |  Columbus Crew | 10-5-15 | 35 | -1 |
| 12 |  New York City FC | 8-10-12 | 34 | +2 |
| 13 |  DC United | 7-12-10 | 33 | -14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United | 8-6-16 | 30 | -14 |
| 15 |  CF Montréal | 6-7-17 | 25 | -24 |
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 26 | at Charlotte FC | W 1-0 |
| Oct 6 | vs  Vancouver Whitecaps | W 3-1 |
| Oct 10 | vs New York City FC | W 2-1 |
| Oct 14 | vs Philadelphia Union | L 1-3 |
| Oct 17 | at New England Revolution | L 0-1 |
| 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. 4 place in the Eastern Conference. Nothing is clinched yet.
Who would Chicago Fire play in Round One?
Charlotte FC (No. 5), with Chicago Fire at home in Games 1 and 3. Then the No. 1 seed or the Wild Card winner.
How many points does Chicago Fire need to make the playoffs?
1 more point would guarantee a top-nine finish whatever the others do; 1 would guarantee a top-seven place and skip the Wild Card match.
When is the next Chicago Fire match?
Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30 PM EDT, at Atlanta United.
Where does Chicago Fire rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
7th overall with 48 points; Nashville SC leads with 67. 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.