New York City FC Playoffs 2026
New York City FC is 8W-11D-13L with 35 points, 12th in the Eastern Conference. It sits 4 points behind ninth place, the last playoff spot. Next: home to Atlanta United, Wed, Oct 28 · 7:30 PM EDT.

Supporters’ Shield23rd overall, 35 points behind Nashville SC.
Season Trend
Eastern Conference Table
| # | Club | W-D-L | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21-7-3 | 70 | +43 | |
| 2 | 17-4-10 | 55 | +9 | |
| 3 | 15-10-6 | 55 | +20 | |
| 4 | 15-6-10 | 51 | +9 | |
| 5 | 13-8-10 | 47 | +7 | |
| 6 | 13-7-11 | 46 | +12 | |
| 7 | 13-6-13 | 45 | -12 | |
| 8 | 11-9-11 | 42 | -7 | |
| 9 | 11-6-14 | 39 | -15 | |
| 10 | 11-5-15 | 38 | +1 | |
| 11 | 8-12-11 | 36 | -11 | |
| 12 | 8-11-13 | 35 | +2 | |
| 13 | 7-12-12 | 33 | -17 | |
| 14 | 8-6-17 | 30 | -15 | |
| 15 | 6-7-18 | 25 | -26 |
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 →
New York City FC Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | at | D 2-2 |
| Oct 10 | at | L 1-2 |
| Oct 14 | at | L 0-2 |
| Oct 17 | vs | D 1-1 |
| Oct 24 | at | D 2-2 |
| Oct 28 | vs | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 31 | vs | 2:00 PM |
| Nov 7 | at | 4:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next matches.
This New York City FC playoffs page refreshes after every New York City FC 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.
New York City FC playoffs FAQ
Is New York City FC in a playoff spot?
Not today: it is 4 points behind ninth place with 2 matches left.
How many points does New York City FC need to make the playoffs?
14 more points would guarantee a top-nine finish whatever the others do; 17 would guarantee a top-seven place and skip the Wild Card match.
When is the next New York City FC match?
Wed, Oct 28 · 7:30 PM EDT, home to Atlanta United.
Where does New York City FC rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
23rd overall with 35 points; Nashville SC leads with 70. 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.
