Colorado Rapids Playoffs 2026
Colorado Rapids is 11W-6D-13L with 39 points, 9th in the Western Conference. If the season ended today it would be the West’s No. 9 seed and play LA Galaxy in the Wild Card match. Next: home to Vancouver Whitecaps, Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30 PM EDT.

Supporters’ Shield16th overall, 28 points behind Nashville SC.
Season Trend
Western Conference Table
| # | Club | W-D-L | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16-7-7 | 55 | +32 | |
| 2 | 14-9-7 | 51 | +15 | |
| 3 | 14-9-7 | 51 | +8 | |
| 4 | 13-9-8 | 48 | +10 | |
| 5 | 13-8-9 | 47 | +2 | |
| 6 | 12-10-9 | 46 | +15 | |
| 7 | 11-9-10 | 42 | +2 | |
| 8 | 10-10-11 | 40 | -9 | |
| 9 | 11-6-13 | 39 | 0 | |
| 10 | 10-6-14 | 36 | -3 | |
| 11 | 9-7-14 | 34 | -5 | |
| 12 | 8-10-12 | 34 | -3 | |
| 13 | 8-10-12 | 34 | -8 | |
| 14 | 7-10-13 | 31 | -18 | |
| 15 | 6-4-20 | 22 | -39 |
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 →
Colorado Rapids Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 | vs | D 3-3 |
| Sep 26 | at | L 2-3 |
| Oct 10 | vs | D 1-1 |
| Oct 14 | vs | D 2-2 |
| Oct 17 | at | D 0-0 |
| Oct 24 | vs | 9:30 PM |
| Oct 28 | at | 10:30 PM |
| Oct 31 | vs | 9:30 PM |
| Nov 7 | at | 7:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next matches.
This Colorado Rapids playoffs page refreshes after every Colorado Rapids game: record, points, conference place, seed and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the West playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Colorado Rapids playoffs FAQ
Is Colorado Rapids in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: it holds the No. 9 place in the Western Conference. Nothing is clinched yet.
Who would Colorado Rapids play in the Wild Card match?
LA Galaxy (No. 8), away. Then No. 1 Vancouver Whitecaps in Round One.
How many points does Colorado Rapids need to make the playoffs?
10 more points would guarantee a top-nine finish whatever the others do; 16 would guarantee a top-seven place and skip the Wild Card match.
When is the next Colorado Rapids match?
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30 PM EDT, home to Vancouver Whitecaps.
Where does Colorado Rapids rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
16th overall with 39 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.
