FC Cincinnati Playoffs 2026
FC Cincinnati is 9W-9D-11L with 36 points, 9th in the Eastern Conference. If the season ended today it would be the East’s No. 9 seed and play New York Red Bulls in the Wild Card match. Next: home to DC United, Wed, Oct 21 · 7:00 PM EDT.
Supporters’ Shield19th overall, 31 points behind Nashville SC.
DC UnitedWed, Oct 21 · 7:00 PM EDT
New York Red Bulls No. 8Then No. 1 Nashville SC in Round OneSeason 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 →
FC Cincinnati Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 | at  Houston Dynamo | D 2-2 |
| Sep 26 | at CF Montréal | L 1-3 |
| Oct 10 | at Atlanta United | W 3-1 |
| Oct 14 | vs New England Revolution | L 2-3 |
| Oct 18 | vs Columbus Crew | L 0-2 |
| Oct 21 | vs DC United | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 24 | at DC United | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 28 | at Inter Miami CF | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 31 | vs Philadelphia Union | 2:00 PM |
| Nov 7 | vs Nashville SC | 4:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next matches.
This FC Cincinnati playoffs page refreshes after every FC Cincinnati 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.
FC Cincinnati playoffs FAQ
Is FC Cincinnati in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: it holds the No. 9 place in the Eastern Conference. Nothing is clinched yet.
Who would FC Cincinnati play in the Wild Card match?
New York Red Bulls (No. 8), away. Then No. 1 Nashville SC in Round One.
How many points does FC Cincinnati need to make the playoffs?
13 more points would guarantee a top-nine finish whatever the others do; 18 would guarantee a top-seven place and skip the Wild Card match.
When is the next FC Cincinnati match?
Wed, Oct 21 · 7:00 PM EDT, home to DC United.
Where does FC Cincinnati rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
19th overall with 36 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.