San Diego FC Playoffs 2026
San Diego FC is 8W-11D-12L with 35 points, 12th in the Western Conference. It sits 5 points behind ninth place, the last playoff spot. Next: at Vancouver Whitecaps, Wed, Oct 28 · 10:30 PM EDT.

Supporters’ Shield24th overall, 35 points behind Nashville SC.
Season Trend
Western Conference Table
| # | Club | W-D-L | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16-7-8 | 55 | +31 | |
| 2 | 15-9-7 | 54 | +11 | |
| 3 | 14-9-8 | 51 | +12 | |
| 4 | 13-9-9 | 48 | +7 | |
| 5 | 13-9-9 | 48 | +2 | |
| 6 | 12-10-9 | 46 | +15 | |
| 7 | 11-10-10 | 43 | +2 | |
| 8 | 12-6-13 | 42 | +1 | |
| 9 | 10-10-11 | 40 | -9 | |
| 10 | 11-6-14 | 39 | 0 | |
| 11 | 10-7-14 | 37 | -4 | |
| 12 | 8-11-12 | 35 | -3 | |
| 13 | 8-11-12 | 35 | -8 | |
| 14 | 8-10-13 | 34 | -17 | |
| 15 | 6-4-21 | 22 | -40 |
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 →
San Diego FC Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | at | D 3-3 |
| Oct 10 | at | L 1-4 |
| Oct 14 | vs | D 3-3 |
| Oct 17 | at | D 2-2 |
| Oct 24 | vs | D 2-2 |
| Oct 28 | at | 10:30 PM |
| Oct 31 | at | 3:00 PM |
| Nov 7 | vs | 7:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next matches.
This San Diego FC playoffs page refreshes after every San Diego FC game: record, points, conference place, seed and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the West playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
San Diego FC playoffs FAQ
Is San Diego FC in a playoff spot?
Not today: it is 5 points behind ninth place with 3 matches left.
How many points does San Diego FC need to make the playoffs?
15 more points would guarantee a top-nine finish whatever the others do; 18 would guarantee a top-seven place and skip the Wild Card match.
When is the next San Diego FC match?
Wed, Oct 28 · 10:30 PM EDT, at Vancouver Whitecaps.
Where does San Diego FC rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
24th 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.
