FC Cincinnati Playoffs 2026
FC Cincinnati is 8W-9D-9L with 33 points, 10th in the Eastern Conference. It sits level on points with ninth place, the last playoff spot. Next: at Atlanta United, Sat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PM EDT.
Supporters’ Shield19th overall, 27 points behind Nashville SC.
Atlanta UnitedSat, 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 →
FC Cincinnati Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29 | at Nashville SC | L 0-4 |
| Sep 9 | at Philadelphia Union | L 0-5 |
| Sep 12 | vs Charlotte FC | D 3-3 |
| Sep 19 | at  Houston Dynamo | D 2-2 |
| Sep 26 | at CF Montréal | L 1-3 |
| Oct 10 | at Atlanta United | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 14 | vs New England Revolution | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 18 | vs Columbus Crew | 5:00 PM |
| 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?
Not today: it is level on points but behind on tiebreakers behind ninth place with 8 matches left.
How many points does FC Cincinnati need to make the playoffs?
22 more points would guarantee a top-nine finish whatever the others do; 23 would guarantee a top-seven place and skip the Wild Card match.
When is the next FC Cincinnati match?
Sat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PM EDT, at Atlanta United.
Where does FC Cincinnati rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
19th overall with 33 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.