FC Dallas Playoffs 2026
FC Dallas is 13W-8D-6L with 47 points, 3rd in the Western Conference. If the season ended today it would be the West’s No. 3 seed and face Los Angeles FC in Round One. Next: at Charlotte FC, Sat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PM EDT.
Supporters’ Shield4th overall, 13 points behind Nashville SC.
Charlotte FCSat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PM EDT
Los Angeles FC No. 6Then the No. 2 v No. 7 winnerWestern Conference Table
| # | Club | W-D-L | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 15-5-6 | 50 | +33 |
| 2 |  St.Louis City | 13-8-6 | 47 | +12 |
| 3 | FC Dallas | 13-8-6 | 47 | +8 |
| 4 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 13-6-8 | 45 | +10 |
| 5 |  Houston Dynamo | 13-5-9 | 44 | +2 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 11-8-9 | 41 | +13 |
| 7 |  Seattle Sounders FC | 10-8-9 | 38 | 0 |
| 8 |  Colorado Rapids | 11-3-13 | 36 | 0 |
| 9 |  LA Galaxy | 9-9-10 | 36 | -7 |
| 10 |  Portland Timbers | 9-5-13 | 32 | -3 |
| 11 |  Real Salt Lake | 9-5-13 | 32 | -4 |
| 12 |  San Diego FC | 8-8-11 | 32 | 0 |
| 13 |  Austin FC | 7-10-10 | 31 | -12 |
| 14 |  Minnesota United | 7-8-12 | 29 | -9 |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 6-3-18 | 21 | -33 |
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 Dallas Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5 | vs Sporting Kansas City | W 4-3 |
| Sep 9 | at Minnesota United | W 2-1 |
| Sep 12 | vs Portland Timbers | W 2-1 |
| Sep 19 | vs Austin FC | D 0-0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Los Angeles FC | W 1-0 |
| Oct 10 | at Charlotte FC | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 14 | vs Seattle Sounders FC | 8:30 PM |
| Oct 17 | at Houston Dynamo | 8:30 PM |
| Oct 24 | vs San Jose Earthquakes | 8:30 PM |
| Oct 28 | vs  Columbus Crew | 8:30 PM |
| Oct 31 | at Sporting Kansas City | 3:00 PM |
| Nov 7 | vs Colorado Rapids | 7:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next matches.
This FC Dallas playoffs page refreshes after every FC Dallas game: record, points, conference place, seed and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the West playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
FC Dallas playoffs FAQ
Is FC Dallas in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: it holds the No. 3 place in the Western Conference. Nothing is clinched yet.
Who would FC Dallas play in Round One?
Los Angeles FC (No. 6), with FC Dallas at home in Games 1 and 3. Then the No. 2 v No. 7 winner.
How many points does FC Dallas need to make the playoffs?
7 more points would guarantee a top-nine finish whatever the others do; 11 would guarantee a top-seven place and skip the Wild Card match.
When is the next FC Dallas match?
Sat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PM EDT, at Charlotte FC.
Where does FC Dallas rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
4th overall with 47 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.