LA Galaxy Playoffs 2026
LA Galaxy is 9W-9D-10L with 36 points, 9th in the Western Conference. If the season ended today it would be the West’s No. 9 seed and play Colorado Rapids in the Wild Card match. Next: at St.Louis City, Sun, Oct 11 · 7:00 PM EDT.
Supporters’ Shield15th overall, 24 points behind Nashville SC.
St.Louis CitySun, Oct 11 · 7:00 PM EDT
Colorado Rapids No. 8Then No. 1 Vancouver Whitecaps in Round OneWestern 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 →
LA Galaxy Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5 | vs  New England Revolution | W 2-1 |
| Sep 9 | at Vancouver Whitecaps | L 0-3 |
| Sep 12 | vs Seattle Sounders FC | D 1-1 |
| Sep 19 | at Minnesota United | W 3-2 |
| Sep 26 | vs Colorado Rapids | W 3-2 |
| Oct 11 | at St.Louis City | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 14 | vs Portland Timbers | 10:30 PM |
| Oct 17 | vs San Diego FC | 10:30 PM |
| Oct 25 | at Los Angeles FC | 9:00 PM |
| Oct 31 | vs Austin FC | 5:00 PM |
| Nov 7 | at Real Salt Lake | 7:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next matches.
This LA Galaxy playoffs page refreshes after every LA Galaxy 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.
LA Galaxy playoffs FAQ
Is LA Galaxy in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: it holds the No. 9 place in the Western Conference. Nothing is clinched yet.
Who would LA Galaxy play in the Wild Card match?
Colorado Rapids (No. 8), away. Then No. 1 Vancouver Whitecaps in Round One.
How many points does LA Galaxy need to make the playoffs?
18 more points would guarantee a top-nine finish whatever the others do; 24 would guarantee a top-seven place and skip the Wild Card match.
When is the next LA Galaxy match?
Sun, Oct 11 · 7:00 PM EDT, at St.Louis City.
Where does LA Galaxy rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
15th overall with 36 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.