Columbus Crew Playoffs 2026
Columbus Crew is 10W-5D-15L with 35 points, 11th in the Eastern Conference. It sits 1 point behind ninth place, the last playoff spot. Next: home to Toronto FC, Sat, Oct 24 · 3:30 PM EDT.

Supporters’ Shield21st overall, 32 points behind Nashville SC.
Season Trend
Eastern Conference Table
| # | Club | W-D-L | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20-7-3 | 67 | +41 | |
| 2 | 15-10-5 | 55 | +22 | |
| 3 | 16-4-10 | 52 | +8 | |
| 4 | 14-6-10 | 48 | +8 | |
| 5 | 13-8-9 | 47 | +8 | |
| 6 | 13-7-10 | 46 | +13 | |
| 7 | 12-5-13 | 41 | -12 | |
| 8 | 10-9-11 | 39 | -9 | |
| 9 | 10-6-14 | 36 | -17 | |
| 10 | 8-12-10 | 36 | -9 | |
| 11 | 10-5-15 | 35 | -1 | |
| 12 | 8-10-12 | 34 | +2 | |
| 13 | 7-12-11 | 33 | -15 | |
| 14 | 8-6-16 | 30 | -14 | |
| 15 | 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 →
Columbus Crew Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 | at | W 2-0 |
| Sep 27 | vs | W 2-1 |
| Oct 10 | at | L 2-3 |
| Oct 14 | vs | W 3-1 |
| Oct 18 | at | W 2-0 |
| Oct 24 | vs | 3:30 PM |
| Oct 28 | at | 8:30 PM |
| Oct 31 | vs | 2:00 PM |
| Nov 7 | at | 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 1 points behind ninth place with 4 matches left.
How many points does Columbus Crew need to make the playoffs?
14 more points would guarantee a top-nine finish whatever the others do; 19 would guarantee a top-seven place and skip the Wild Card match.
When is the next Columbus Crew match?
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:30 PM EDT, home to Toronto FC.
Where does Columbus Crew rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
21st overall with 35 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.
