Houston Dynamo Playoffs 2026
Houston Dynamo is 13W-8D-9L with 47 points, 5th in the Western Conference. If the season ended today it would be the West’s No. 5 seed and face San Jose Earthquakes in Round One. Next: home to Minnesota United, Sat, Oct 24 · 8:30 PM EDT.
Supporters’ Shield10th overall, 20 points behind Nashville SC.
Minnesota UnitedSat, Oct 24 · 8:30 PM EDT
San Jose Earthquakes No. 4Then the No. 1 seed or the Wild Card winnerSeason Trend
Western Conference Table
| # | Club | W-D-L | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 16-7-7 | 55 | +32 |
| 2 |  St.Louis City | 14-9-7 | 51 | +15 |
| 3 |  FC Dallas | 14-9-7 | 51 | +8 |
| 4 | San Jose Earthquakes | 13-9-8 | 48 | +10 |
| 5 | Houston Dynamo | 13-8-9 | 47 | +2 |
| 6 |  Los Angeles FC | 12-10-9 | 46 | +15 |
| 7 |  Seattle Sounders FC | 11-9-10 | 42 | +2 |
| 8 |  LA Galaxy | 10-10-11 | 40 | -9 |
| 9 |  Colorado Rapids | 11-6-13 | 39 | 0 |
| 10 |  Real Salt Lake | 10-6-14 | 36 | -3 |
| 11 |  Portland Timbers | 9-7-14 | 34 | -5 |
| 12 |  San Diego FC | 8-10-12 | 34 | -3 |
| 13 | Minnesota United | 8-10-12 | 34 | -8 |
| 14 |  Austin FC | 7-10-13 | 31 | -18 |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 6-4-20 | 22 | -39 |
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 →
Houston Dynamo Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 | vs  FC Cincinnati | D 2-2 |
| Sep 26 | vs Sporting Kansas City | L 0-2 |
| Oct 10 | at Minnesota United | D 2-2 |
| Oct 14 | at San Diego FC | D 3-3 |
| Oct 17 | vs FC Dallas | D 2-2 |
| Oct 24 | vs Minnesota United | 8:30 PM |
| Oct 28 | at Seattle Sounders FC | 10:30 PM |
| Nov 1 | at Portland Timbers | 9:45 PM |
| Nov 7 | vs St.Louis City | 7:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next matches.
This Houston Dynamo playoffs page refreshes after every Houston Dynamo 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.
Houston Dynamo playoffs FAQ
Is Houston Dynamo in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: it holds the No. 5 place in the Western Conference. Nothing is clinched yet.
Who would Houston Dynamo play in Round One?
San Jose Earthquakes (No. 4), away. Then the No. 1 seed or the Wild Card winner.
How many points does Houston Dynamo need to make the playoffs?
2 more points would guarantee a top-nine finish whatever the others do; 3 would guarantee a top-seven place and skip the Wild Card match.
When is the next Houston Dynamo match?
Sat, Oct 24 · 8:30 PM EDT, home to Minnesota United.
Where does Houston Dynamo rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
10th overall with 47 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.