Columbus Crew Playoffs 2026
Columbus Crew is 8W-5D-14L with 29 points, 12th in the Eastern Conference. It sits 4 points behind ninth place, the last playoff spot. Next: at Orlando City SC, Sat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PM EDT.
Supporters’ Shield25th overall, 31 points behind Nashville SC.
Orlando City SCSat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PM EDTEastern 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 →
Columbus Crew Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5 | vs  Colorado Rapids | W 3-0 |
| Sep 9 | at DC United | L 1-2 |
| Sep 12 | vs New York Red Bulls | L 0-1 |
| Sep 19 | at CF Montréal | W 2-0 |
| Sep 27 | vs Inter Miami CF | W 2-1 |
| Oct 10 | at Orlando City SC | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 14 | vs Charlotte FC | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 18 | at FC Cincinnati | 5:00 PM |
| Oct 24 | vs Toronto FC | 3:30 PM |
| Oct 28 | at  FC Dallas | 8:30 PM |
| Oct 31 | vs DC United | 2:00 PM |
| Nov 7 | at Chicago Fire | 4:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next matches.
This Columbus Crew playoffs page refreshes after every Columbus Crew 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.
Columbus Crew playoffs FAQ
Is Columbus Crew in a playoff spot?
Not today: it is 4 points behind ninth place with 7 matches left.
How many points does Columbus Crew need to make the playoffs?
26 more points would guarantee a top-nine finish whatever the others do; 27 would guarantee a top-seven place and skip the Wild Card match.
When is the next Columbus Crew match?
Sat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PM EDT, at Orlando City SC.
Where does Columbus Crew rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
25th overall with 29 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.