Nashville SC Playoffs 2026
Nashville SC is 18W-6D-3L with 60 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 New York City FC) in Round One. Next: at Austin FC, Sat, Oct 10 · 8:30 PM EDT.
Supporters’ ShieldLeads the overall table, 10 points ahead of Vancouver Whitecaps.
Austin FCSat, Oct 10 · 8:30 PM EDTEastern Conference Table
| # | Club | W-D-L | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18-6-3 | 60 | +34 |
| 2 |  New England Revolution | 14-4-9 | 46 | +9 |
| 3 |  Inter Miami CF | 12-10-5 | 46 | +14 |
| 4 |  Charlotte FC | 12-7-8 | 43 | +9 |
| 5 |  Chicago Fire | 12-6-8 | 42 | +8 |
| 6 |  Philadelphia Union | 11-6-10 | 39 | +10 |
| 7 |  Orlando City SC | 10-4-13 | 34 | -16 |
| 8 |  New York Red Bulls | 9-6-12 | 33 | -17 |
| 9 |  New York City FC | 8-9-10 | 33 | +5 |
| 10 |  FC Cincinnati | 8-9-9 | 33 | -9 |
| 11 |  DC United | 6-12-8 | 30 | -8 |
| 12 |  Columbus Crew | 8-5-14 | 29 | -4 |
| 13 |  Toronto FC | 6-11-10 | 29 | -12 |
| 14 |  Atlanta United | 7-6-14 | 27 | -13 |
| 15 |  CF Montréal | 6-6-15 | 24 | -20 |
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 4 | at New York City FC | D 0-0 |
| Sep 9 | at Toronto FC | L 1-2 |
| Sep 12 | at Inter Miami CF | D 2-2 |
| Sep 19 | vs Chicago Fire | W 3-0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Toronto FC | W 2-0 |
| Oct 10 | at Austin FC | 8:30 PM |
| Oct 14 | vs  Sporting Kansas City | 8:30 PM |
| Oct 17 | at  San Jose Earthquakes | 10:30 PM |
| 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 New York City FC), 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 10 · 8:30 PM EDT, at Austin FC.
Where does Nashville SC rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
First, with the best record in MLS (60 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.