Real Salt Lake Playoffs 2026
Real Salt Lake is 13W-6D-15L with 45 points, 9th in the Western Conference. It is the West’s No. 9 seed and plays Seattle Sounders FC in the Wild Card match. Next: at Seattle Sounders FC, Thu, Nov 19 · 10:00 PM EST on Apple TV.

Supporters’ Shield18th overall; Nashville SC won the Shield with 77 points.
Season Trend
Western Conference Table
| # | Club | W-D-L | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19-7-8 | 64 | +40 | |
| 2 | 16-10-8 | 58 | +11 | |
| 3 | 15-9-10 | 54 | +11 | |
| 4 | 14-10-10 | 52 | +6 | |
| 5 | 14-9-11 | 51 | 0 | |
| 6 | 12-11-11 | 47 | +12 | |
| 7 | 13-7-14 | 46 | +1 | |
| 8 | 12-10-12 | 46 | -2 | |
| 9 | 13-6-15 | 45 | +1 | |
| 10 | 11-11-12 | 44 | -2 | |
| 11 | 11-11-12 | 44 | -7 | |
| 12 | 12-7-15 | 43 | -3 | |
| 13 | 9-11-14 | 38 | -6 | |
| 14 | 8-10-16 | 34 | -23 | |
| 15 | 7-5-22 | 26 | -41 |
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 →
Real Salt Lake Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17 | at | W 3-1 |
| Oct 24 | vs | W 3-0 |
| Oct 28 | at | W 2-1 |
| Oct 31 | at | L 1-2 |
| Nov 7 | vs | W 2-1 |
| Nov 19 | at | 10:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next matches.
This Real Salt Lake playoffs page refreshes after every Real Salt Lake game: record, points, conference place, seed and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the West playoff picture, or see their path on the bracket.
Real Salt Lake playoffs FAQ
Is Real Salt Lake in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: it holds the No. 9 place in the Western Conference and has clinched at least the Wild Card match.
Who would Real Salt Lake play in the Wild Card match?
Seattle Sounders FC (No. 8), away. Then No. 1 Vancouver Whitecaps in Round One.
When is the next Real Salt Lake match?
Thu, Nov 19 · 10:00 PM EST, at Seattle Sounders FC, on Apple TV.
Where does Real Salt Lake rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
18th overall with 45 points; Nashville SC leads with 77. 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.
