Minnesota United Playoffs 2026
Minnesota United is 7W-8D-12L with 29 points, 14th in the Western Conference. It sits 7 points behind ninth place, the last playoff spot. Next: home to Houston Dynamo, Sat, Oct 10 · 8:30 PM EDT.

Supporters’ Shield26th overall, 31 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 →
Minnesota United Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5 | at | L 4-5 |
| Sep 9 | vs | L 1-2 |
| Sep 12 | at | L 2-4 |
| Sep 19 | vs | L 2-3 |
| Sep 26 | at | L 1-3 |
| Oct 10 | vs | 8:30 PM |
| Oct 14 | at | 9:30 PM |
| Oct 17 | vs | 4:30 PM |
| Oct 24 | at | 8:30 PM |
| Oct 28 | vs | 8:30 PM |
| Nov 1 | at | 8:30 PM |
| Nov 7 | vs | 7:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next matches.
This Minnesota United playoffs page refreshes after every Minnesota United 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.
Minnesota United playoffs FAQ
Is Minnesota United in a playoff spot?
Not today: it is 7 points behind ninth place with 7 matches left.
How many points does Minnesota United need to make the playoffs?
26 more points would guarantee a top-nine finish whatever the others do; 31 would guarantee a top-seven place and skip the Wild Card match.
When is the next Minnesota United match?
Sat, Oct 10 · 8:30 PM EDT, home to Houston Dynamo.
Where does Minnesota United rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
26th overall with 29 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.
