DC United Playoffs 2026
DC United is 6W-12D-8L with 30 points, 11th in the Eastern Conference. It sits 3 points behind ninth place, the last playoff spot. Next: at Inter Miami CF, Sat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PM EDT.
Supporters’ Shield24th overall, 30 points behind Nashville SC.
Inter Miami CFSat, 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 →
DC United Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29 | vs  Los Angeles FC | D 0-0 |
| Sep 9 | vs Columbus Crew | W 2-1 |
| Sep 12 | vs Atlanta United | D 0-0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Charlotte FC | L 1-2 |
| Sep 26 | at  Vancouver Whitecaps | D 3-3 |
| Oct 10 | at Inter Miami CF | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 14 | vs New York Red Bulls | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 17 | at Orlando City SC | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 21 | at FC Cincinnati | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 24 | vs FC Cincinnati | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 28 | at Toronto FC | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 31 | at Columbus Crew | 2:00 PM |
| Nov 7 | vs New York City FC | 4:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next matches.
This DC United playoffs page refreshes after every DC United 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.
DC United playoffs FAQ
Is DC United in a playoff spot?
Not today: it is 3 points behind ninth place with 8 matches left.
How many points does DC United need to make the playoffs?
25 more points would guarantee a top-nine finish whatever the others do; 26 would guarantee a top-seven place and skip the Wild Card match.
When is the next DC United match?
Sat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PM EDT, at Inter Miami CF.
Where does DC United rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
24th overall with 30 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.