Seattle Sounders FC Playoffs 2026
Seattle Sounders FC is 12W-10D-12L with 46 points, 8th in the Western Conference. It is the West’s No. 8 seed and plays Real Salt Lake in the Wild Card match. Next: home to Real Salt Lake, Thu, Nov 19 · 10:00 PM EST on Apple TV.

Supporters’ Shield16th 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 →
Seattle Sounders FC Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17 | vs | D 1-1 |
| Oct 24 | at | D 2-2 |
| Oct 28 | vs | L 0-1 |
| Nov 1 | at | L 1-5 |
| Nov 7 | vs | W 2-1 |
| Nov 19 | vs | 10:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next matches.
This Seattle Sounders FC playoffs page refreshes after every Seattle Sounders FC 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.
Seattle Sounders FC playoffs FAQ
Is Seattle Sounders FC in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: it holds the No. 8 place in the Western Conference and has clinched at least the Wild Card match.
Who would Seattle Sounders FC play in the Wild Card match?
Real Salt Lake (No. 9), with Seattle Sounders FC at home. Then No. 1 Vancouver Whitecaps in Round One.
When is the next Seattle Sounders FC match?
Thu, Nov 19 · 10:00 PM EST, home to Real Salt Lake, on Apple TV.
Where does Seattle Sounders FC rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
16th overall with 46 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.
