Houston Dynamo Playoffs 2026
Houston Dynamo is 13W-5D-9L with 44 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: at Minnesota United, Sat, Oct 10 · 8:30 PM EDT.

Supporters’ Shield8th overall, 16 points behind Nashville SC.
Western Conference Table
| # | Club | W-D-L | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15-5-6 | 50 | +33 | |
| 2 | 13-8-6 | 47 | +12 | |
| 3 | 13-8-6 | 47 | +8 | |
| 4 | 13-6-8 | 45 | +10 | |
| 5 | 13-5-9 | 44 | +2 | |
| 6 | 11-8-9 | 41 | +13 | |
| 7 | 10-8-9 | 38 | 0 | |
| 8 | 11-3-13 | 36 | 0 | |
| 9 | 9-9-10 | 36 | -7 | |
| 10 | 9-5-13 | 32 | -3 | |
| 11 | 9-5-13 | 32 | -4 | |
| 12 | 8-8-11 | 32 | 0 | |
| 13 | 7-10-10 | 31 | -12 | |
| 14 | 7-8-12 | 29 | -9 | |
| 15 | 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 →
Houston Dynamo Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5 | at | D 0-0 |
| Sep 9 | vs | W 2-1 |
| Sep 12 | at | L 0-1 |
| Sep 19 | vs | D 2-2 |
| Sep 26 | vs | L 0-2 |
| Oct 10 | at | 8:30 PM |
| Oct 14 | at | 10:30 PM |
| Oct 17 | vs | 8:30 PM |
| Oct 24 | vs | 8:30 PM |
| Oct 28 | at | 10:30 PM |
| Nov 1 | at | 9:30 PM |
| Nov 7 | vs | 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?
10 more points would guarantee a top-nine finish whatever the others do; 14 would guarantee a top-seven place and skip the Wild Card match.
When is the next Houston Dynamo match?
Sat, Oct 10 · 8:30 PM EDT, at Minnesota United.
Where does Houston Dynamo rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
8th overall with 44 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.
