Official Rules

AUDI 2026 MLS CUP PLAYOFFS BRACKET CHALLENGE

OFFICIAL RULES

Updated October 1, 2026

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING OFFICIAL RULES. BY REGISTERING FOR, ACCESSING, BROWSING, OR USING THE SITE AND/OR PARTICIPATING IN THE GAME, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE FOLLOWING RULES, INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES AND FUTURE MODIFICATIONS (COLLECTIVELY, THE "TERMS"). IF AT ANY TIME YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATE YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND PARTICIPATION IN THE GAME.

THE SITE IS NOT AVAILABLE TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 OR TO ANY USERS PREVIOUSLY SUSPENDED OR REMOVED FROM THE SITE BY MLS. BY CLICKING THE "I AGREE" BUTTON OR BY OTHERWISE DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, OR USING THE SITE, YOU REPRESENT THAT YOU ARE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE AND HAVE NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY SUSPENDED OR REMOVED FROM THE SITE. TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN PRIZES, YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE IN YOUR JURISDICTION PURSUANT TO THESE TERMS.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

Welcome to Major League Soccer, L.L.C.’s ("MLS" or “Sponsor”) bracket game website located at mlssoccer.com/bracket-challenge ("Site") that allows you to play the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs (the "Tournament") Bracket Challenge game against others in official leagues for the chance to win prizes (the "Game", which, for the avoidance of doubt, includes the overall League and user created leagues (each as further described below). The Site is hosted and managed by MLS.

The Terms is a legal contract between you, an individual customer, member, or user ("you" or “Entrant” or, collectively, "Users"), and MLS regarding your use of the Site and participation in the Game. By playing the Game, each Entrant accepts and agrees to accept and be bound by these Terms and by the decisions of the Sponsor, which shall be final and binding in all respects.

Game Period:

The Game Period will begin at 10:30 PM Eastern Time (“ET”) on November 7, 2026 and ends at 7:15 PM ET on November 20, 2026 prior to kickoff of the Round One Best-of-3 match of the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs soccer tournament (the “Game Period”).

Eligibility:

To participate in the Game, you must be an individual who resides in one of the fifty (50) United States of America, the District of Columbia and must be at least eighteen (18) years old prior to participating. Void where prohibited by applicable law. Employees, officers, directors, agents and representatives of MLS, its member professional football clubs, Soccer United Marketing, LLC (“SUM”), Pro Soccer Development, LP (“MLSNP”), Player Development, LLC (“PDEV” and together with MLS, SUM, and MLSNP, collectively, the “MLS Entities”), Audi of America, Inc. (“Audi”), teamDigital Promotions, Inc. (“TeamDigital”), LiveLike, Inc. (“LiveLike”) and each of their respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, wholesalers, sponsors, retailers, distributors, suppliers, advertising and promotion agencies (hereafter collectively, "Released Parties"), and each such individual's immediate family members (mother, father, sister, brother, child, husband, wife and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) and those living in their same households, whether or not related, are not eligible to win a prize. Such excluded employees and family members may participate in this Game, but they WILL NOT be eligible to receive any prizes. All applicable federal, state, and local laws apply.

Entrants who do not comply with any of the requirements of these Rules or any other applicable Terms are not eligible to participate or win a prize.

How To Participate:

Visit the Site during the Game Period and follow the links to sign up for or login to an existing MLS account, which may be accomplished using a social network login at the Site (an “Account”). Once logged in with an Account, you will then be asked to accept these Terms. Only one (1) Entry is permitted per Account per Entry Period. Entry names that are considered offensive, in the sole discretion of Sponsor, are not permitted. Any Entry name deemed offensive may be blocked from participating in the Game and/or winning any prize.  However, you will be provided the limited opportunity to change an offensive name within a time period set by Sponsor. The Entry registration form must be completed accurately and in its entirety.

Once you have successfully registered for an Account, you may use the Site to complete and submit your Entry.  Only completed and submitted Entries shall be eligible for a prize.

The Released Parties and their parents, affiliated and subsidiary companies, advertising and promotion agencies and sponsors are not responsible for lost, incomplete, inaccurate, garbled, late, delayed, undelivered or misdirected registrations, Accounts, Entries, points, match winner selections, and submissions; theft, destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, submissions or registrations; failures or malfunctions of phones, phone lines or telephone systems; interrupted or unavailable network, server or other connections; any error, omission, interruption, defect or delay in any transmission or communication; traffic congestion on the Internet or for any technical problem, including, but not limited to, any injury or damage to participant's or any other person's computer related to or resulting from participation in this Game; errors or ambiguity in these Rules, in any Game-related advertisements or other materials; the selection or announcement of potential winners or the distribution of prizes; the cancellation, suspension or preemption of MLS games, injuries or other unavailability of players, scoring tabulation or timing errors or other problems or errors of any kind whether mechanical, human, electronic, typographical, printing or otherwise.

How To Play and Winner Determination:

The Game is devised as a non-gambling game and is intended solely for entertainment purposes. Entrants will be awarded points based on how the Entrant’s team performs in the applicable games as detailed below. 

To be eligible for a prize you must create an account as directed above and follow the instructions on the website to make your predictions during the Game Period. The one (1) Entrant who accumulates the most points during the Game Period as described below will receive the Grand Prize outlined in the Prize section below. The two (2) Entrants who accumulates the 2^nd and 3^rd most points during the Game Period as described below will each receive the Second Prize outlined in the Prize section below. The two (2) Entrants who accumulates the 4^th and 5^th most points during the Game Period as described below will each receive the Third Prize outlined in the Prize section below. The twenty (20) Entrants who accumulates the 6^th-25^th most points during the Game Period as described below will each receive the Fourth Prize outlined in the Prize section below.

The tabulation of points and identification of potential winners will be conducted by judges whose decisions along with Sponsor’s are final and binding with respect to these Terms and in all other matters relating to this Game.  Prizes will be awarded to the person named on the Account regardless of whether that is the authorized account holder of the email address from which said registration form was submitted  (subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with the terms of these Terms). In the event that any match is canceled, suspended (and not resumed) or preempted (and not resumed) for any reason during the Game Period, prizes as outlined below will be awarded based on points accumulated for those matches that are counted as final.

In the event eligible prize Entrants are tied at the conclusion of the Game Period, ties will be broken as follows:

Tiebreaker Rules:

Tiebreakers will be determined as follows:

• Tiebreaker #1 – The exact or closest prediction of the total number of goals scored throughout the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs.
• Tiebreaker #2 – Earliest date of creating of the entry.

Prize Details:

Prizes are awarded “as is” without any warranty or guarantee, either express or implied by Sponsor. Gift cards and Apple TV codes will be subject to certain terms and conditions as specified by issuer. Costs and expenses associated with the acceptance and use of prizes not specified herein as being awarded, including, but not limited to, federal, state, and local taxes (including income and withholding taxes) are each winner’s sole responsibility. All prize details are at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater monetary value to the prizes if for any reason any prize cannot be awarded as contemplated in these Terms. Sponsor reserves the right to withhold any taxes as required by applicable law. The Grand Prize winner will be required to supply a Social Security number, Taxpayer ID, or fill out other forms prior to the award of any prize. No transfer, assignment, cash redemption, or substitution of prize (or portion thereof) is permitted except by Sponsor who reserves the right to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value as determined by Sponsor. Prize images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual prizes may vary. The Sponsor is not responsible for and will not replace any lost, mutilated or stolen prize(s) or any prize that is undeliverable or does not reach the winner because of an incorrect or changed address. No more than the stated prize(s) will be awarded. Gift Codes are subject to certain terms and conditions as specified by Gift Code issuer.

Notification of Winners:

Potential Winners will be notified via email within fifteen (15) business days following the conclusion of the Game Period. Potential Winners receiving a Prize may be required to supply a Social Security number and/or Taxpayer ID, and/or complete, sign, and return all documentation required by Sponsor in its sole discretion (except where prohibited by law) (collectively, "Documentation"), which may include an affidavit of eligibility, declaration, publicity release, liability waiver, and/or prize claim form. All Documentation must be received by the deadline date communicated to the potential Winner at the time of notification of winning. Sponsor is not responsible for Documentation not received within the required timeframe. In the event: (a) a potential Winner cannot be reached for whatever reason after a reasonable effort has been exerted based on the contact information provided in the Entry, (b) of noncompliance with the above or within any of the aforesaid time periods, (c) a potential Winner is found to be ineligible to enter this Game or receive the given Prize, (d) a potential Winner cannot or does not comply with the Terms, (e) any email notification to a potential Winner is returned as undeliverable for whatever reason, (f) a potential Winner fails to timely return to Sponsor the fully completed and executed Documentation; or (g) the potential Winner declines to receive the Prize to be awarded for whatever reason, the potential Winner shall be disqualified from this Game and the Prize will go unawarded.

The names of the Winners may also be obtained by mailing a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Major League Soccer, L.L.C., 2 Penn Plaza, 15th Floor, New York, New York 10121.

Miscellaneous:

Except where prohibited by law, a Winner's acceptance of a Prize constitutes permission for the Released Parties to use such Winner's name, photograph, likeness, statements, biographical information, voice, and address (city and state) worldwide and in all forms of media for any purpose (including advertising and publicity purposes), in perpetuity, without further compensation.

The Released Parties and their parents, affiliated and subsidiary companies, advertising and promotion agencies and sponsors are not responsible for lost, incomplete, inaccurate, garbled, late, delayed, undelivered or misdirected downloads, installations, registrations, usernames, Game points, theft, destruction, failures or malfunctions of phones/mobile devices (including wireless phones/handsets or other wireless devices), phone lines or telephone systems; interrupted or unavailable network, server or other connections; any error, omission, interruption, defect or delay in any transmission or communication; traffic congestion on the Internet or for any technical problem, including, but not limited to, any injury or damage to participant’s or any other person’s computer or mobile device related to or resulting from participation in this Game; errors or ambiguity in these Terms, in any Game-related advertisements or other materials; the selection or announcement of potential winners or the distribution of prizes; the cancellation, suspension or preemption of matches, scoring tabulation or timing errors or other problems or errors of any kind whether mechanical, human, electronic, typographical, printing or otherwise.

The Released Parties, in their sole discretion, reserve the right to: (1) disqualify any Entrant (and void such Entrant's points) who tampers with the submission process, the operation of the Game or any other component of this Game, or who is otherwise in violation of these Terms; and (2) modify, suspend or terminate this Game (or any portion thereof) should virus, bugs, non-authorized human intervention or other causes, including but not limited to war, strikes, and/or acts of God, corrupt or impair the administration, security, fairness or proper play of this Game. The Released Parties reserve the right to halt or modify the Game at any time during the Game Period if events beyond its control compromise the Game’s fairness or integrity. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY A PARTICIPANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE GAME IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, RELEASED PARTIES RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK ANY AND ALL REMEDIES AVAILABLE FROM ANY SUCH PARTICIPANT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

The Released Parties reserve the right to modify these Terms for clarification purposes without materially affecting the Game. This is a Game designed to increase consumer awareness of and interest in Major League Soccer.

In the event that the Game is challenged by any legal or regulatory authority, the Released Parties reserve the right to discontinue or modify the Game, or to disqualify Entrants residing in the affected geographic areas. In such event, the Released Parties and their parents, affiliated and subsidiary companies, advertising and promotion agencies, sponsors, directors, members, officers, employees, agents and independent contractors shall have no liability to any Entrants who are disqualified due to such an action.

When you use certain features, you will be asked to log-in to your Account. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer, and you agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password. You agree that the information you provide during the Account registration process and at all other times will be true, accurate, current, and complete. You also agree that you will ensure that this information is kept accurate and up-to-date at all times. If you have reason to believe that your account is no longer secure (e.g., in the event of a loss, theft or unauthorized disclosure or use of your account ID, password, or any credit, debit or charge card number, if applicable), then you agree to immediately notify Sponsor’s Customer Service.

Release and Indemnity:

BY ENTERING INTO THE GAME, YOU AND EACH OF YOUR HEIRS, LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, EMPLOYEES, CONSULTANTS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND AGENTS RELEASE, ASSUME ALL RISK, RESPONSIBILITY, AND LIABILITY FOR AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE RELEASED PARTIES AND EACH OF THEIR PARENT COMPANIES, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS FROM ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR, ANY CLAIMS, COSTS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE RELATED TO PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, INFRINGEMENT OF PROPRIETARY RIGHTS, RIGHTS OF PUBLICITY OR PRIVACY OR DEFAMATION) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH: (I) ENTERING AND PARTICIPATING IN THE GAME; (II) ACCEPTANCE, USE or MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE (Including any taxes or other fees assessed on any Prize); (III) VIOLATION OF THE RULES, AND (IV) use of such Entrant’s Account (notwithstanding whether Entrant has authorized such use).

Privacy:

The Released Parties collect Personal Information (as defined by MLSsoccer.com Privacy Policy) from Entrants when they register for the Game or use the Site. This information becomes the property of the Released Parties and may be combined with other information that you have submitted to them. Personal Information collected from the Site or any other www.MLSsoccer.com domain is subject to the MLS privacy policy located at https://www.mlssoccer.com/legal/privacy-policy (the “Privacy Policy”). Personal Information may be used by the Released Parties to: (i) to administer the Game and award Prizes, (ii) contact Entrants about the Game and, as applicable, to notify and confirm the winner(s), (iii) communicate with any Entrants who agreed to receive additional information from the Released Parties, their member teams and/or their business partners (as applicable), including sharing such Entrant information with MLS member teams or business partners (as applicable) so that they may send similar messages; (iv) as otherwise permitted by any release signed by a confirmed winner; and (v) as otherwise permitted by the Privacy Policy or applicable law. Personal Information may also be disclosed to Team Digital and LiveLike in order to administer the Game and award Prizes. Such Personal Information may be subject to LiveLike’s privacy policy located at https://www.livelike.com/privacy. By using the Site, you acknowledge and agree that your Personal Information may be used as set forth in the Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Sites, Products and Services:

The Site may include links or references to other web sites or services solely as a convenience to users ("Third-Party Sites"). Each Released Party does not endorse any such Third-Party Sites or the information, materials, products, or services contained on or accessible through Third-Party Sites. In addition, your correspondence or business dealings with, or participation in promotions of, third parties found on or through the Site, are solely between you and such third party. ACCESS AND USE OF THIRD-PARTY SITES, INCLUDING THE INFORMATION, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES ON OR AVAILABLE THROUGH THIRD-PARTY SITES IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK AND THE RELEASED PARTIES AND EACH OF THEIR PARENT COMPANIES, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS SHALL NOT HAVE ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

Technical Help:

If technical issues occur with respect to your participation In the Game, please email us at feedback@mlssoccer.com, and provide your Account username and the email address you registered with.

The Sponsor of this Game is MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER, L.L.C., 2 PENN PLAZA, NEW YORK NEW YORK 10121.

Audi is not a Sponsor or administrator of this Game and are in no way responsible or liable for the administration of this Game. Any trademark(s) used is/are the property of its/their respective owner(s) and are used for Prize description purposes only.

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