Nashville SC Playoffs 2026
Nashville SC is 20W-7D-3L with 67 points, 1st in the Eastern Conference. If the season ended today it would be the East’s No. 1 seed and face the Wild Card winner (New York Red Bulls or FC Cincinnati) in Round One. Next: at CF Montréal, Sat, Oct 24 · 1:30 PM EDT.
Supporters’ ShieldLeads the overall table, 12 points ahead of Vancouver Whitecaps.
CF MontréalSat, Oct 24 · 1:30 PM EDTSeason Trend
Eastern Conference Table
| # | Club | W-D-L | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 20-7-3 | 67 | +41 |
| 2 |  Inter Miami CF | 15-10-5 | 55 | +22 |
| 3 |  New England Revolution | 16-4-10 | 52 | +8 |
| 4 |  Chicago Fire | 14-6-10 | 48 | +8 |
| 5 |  Charlotte FC | 13-8-9 | 47 | +8 |
| 6 |  Philadelphia Union | 13-7-10 | 46 | +13 |
| 7 |  Orlando City SC | 12-5-13 | 41 | -12 |
| 8 |  New York Red Bulls | 10-6-14 | 36 | -17 |
| 9 |  FC Cincinnati | 9-9-11 | 36 | -10 |
| 10 |  Toronto FC | 8-12-10 | 36 | -9 |
| 11 |  Columbus Crew | 10-5-15 | 35 | -1 |
| 12 |  New York City FC | 8-10-12 | 34 | +2 |
| 13 |  DC United | 7-12-10 | 33 | -14 |
| 14 |  Atlanta United | 8-6-16 | 30 | -14 |
| 15 | CF Montréal | 6-7-17 | 25 | -24 |
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 →
Nashville SC Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 | vs Chicago Fire | W 3-0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Toronto FC | W 2-0 |
| Oct 10 | at  Austin FC | W 4-1 |
| Oct 14 | vs  Sporting Kansas City | W 4-0 |
| Oct 17 | at  San Jose Earthquakes | D 1-1 |
| Oct 24 | at CF Montréal | 1:30 PM |
| Oct 28 | vs Philadelphia Union | 8:30 PM |
| Nov 1 | vs New York Red Bulls | 4:30 PM |
| Nov 7 | at FC Cincinnati | 4:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next matches.
This Nashville SC playoffs page refreshes after every Nashville SC game: record, points, conference place, seed and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Nashville SC playoffs FAQ
Is Nashville SC in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: it holds the No. 1 place in the Eastern Conference and has clinched a place in Round One.
Who would Nashville SC play in Round One?
The Wild Card winner (New York Red Bulls or FC Cincinnati), with Nashville SC at home in Games 1 and 3. Then the No. 4 v No. 5 winner.
When is the next Nashville SC match?
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:30 PM EDT, at CF Montréal.
Where does Nashville SC rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
First, with the best record in MLS (67 points). 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.