Nashville SC Playoffs 2026
Nashville SC is 23W-8D-3L with 77 points, 1st in the Eastern Conference. It is the East’s No. 1 seed and plays the Wild Card winner (Orlando City SC or FC Cincinnati) in Round One.

Supporters’ ShieldWon the Supporters’ Shield with the best record in MLS (77 points).
Season Trend
Eastern Conference Table
| # | Club | W-D-L | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23-8-3 | 77 | +46 | |
| 2 | 16-12-6 | 60 | +21 | |
| 3 | 18-4-12 | 58 | +8 | |
| 4 | 16-7-11 | 55 | +10 | |
| 5 | 15-9-10 | 54 | +15 | |
| 6 | 14-8-12 | 50 | +14 | |
| 7 | 14-5-15 | 47 | +7 | |
| 8 | 13-7-14 | 46 | -15 | |
| 9 | 12-10-12 | 46 | -8 | |
| 10 | 12-6-16 | 42 | -14 | |
| 11 | 10-12-13 | 42 | +4 | |
| 12 | 9-12-13 | 39 | -15 | |
| 13 | 9-6-19 | 33 | -17 | |
| 14 | 7-12-15 | 33 | -22 | |
| 15 | 6-8-20 | 26 | -32 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17 | at | D 1-1 |
| Oct 24 | at | W 2-0 |
| Oct 28 | vs | D 0-0 |
| Nov 1 | vs | W 3-2 |
| Nov 7 | at | W 2-0 |
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 path 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 (Orlando City SC or FC Cincinnati), with Nashville SC at home in Games 1 and 3. Then the No. 4 v No. 5 winner.
Where does Nashville SC rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
First, with the best record in MLS (77 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.
How many teams make the MLS playoffs?
18, nine per conference.
