Philadelphia Union Playoffs 2026
Philadelphia Union is 11W-6D-10L with 39 points, 6th in the Eastern Conference. If the season ended today it would be the East’s No. 6 seed and face Inter Miami CF in Round One. Next: home to Real Salt Lake, Sat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PM EDT.
Supporters’ Shield12th overall, 21 points behind Nashville SC.
Real Salt LakeSat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PM EDT
Inter Miami CF No. 3Then the No. 2 v No. 7 winnerEastern 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 →
Philadelphia Union Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5 | vs CF Montréal | W 2-0 |
| Sep 9 | vs FC Cincinnati | W 5-0 |
| Sep 13 | at  San Diego FC | W 5-0 |
| Sep 19 | at  Sporting Kansas City | W 4-3 |
| Sep 26 | vs Orlando City SC | W 4-2 |
| Oct 10 | vs Real Salt Lake | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 14 | at Chicago Fire | 8:30 PM |
| Oct 17 | vs Charlotte FC | 2:30 PM |
| Oct 24 | vs New England Revolution | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 28 | at Nashville SC | 8:30 PM |
| Oct 31 | at FC Cincinnati | 2:00 PM |
| Nov 7 | vs Toronto FC | 4:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next matches.
This Philadelphia Union playoffs page refreshes after every Philadelphia Union 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.
Philadelphia Union playoffs FAQ
Is Philadelphia Union in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: it holds the No. 6 place in the Eastern Conference. Nothing is clinched yet.
Who would Philadelphia Union play in Round One?
Inter Miami CF (No. 3), away. Then the No. 2 v No. 7 winner.
How many points does Philadelphia Union need to make the playoffs?
19 more points would guarantee a top-nine finish whatever the others do; 16 would guarantee a top-seven place and skip the Wild Card match.
When is the next Philadelphia Union match?
Sat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PM EDT, home to Real Salt Lake.
Where does Philadelphia Union rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
12th overall with 39 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.