Six teams can secure an Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs spot during Matchday 34 this weekend, and several can't-miss games are on deck.
St. Louis CITY SC host San Diego FC for Walmart Saturday Showdown, followed by Supporters' Shield winners Nashville SC continuing their pursuit of the MLS single-season points record against Red Bull New York.
Then, the New England Revolution can secure the Eastern Conference No. 2 seed when they welcome Inter Miami CF for Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire.
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- WHEN: Saturday, 3 pm ET
- WATCH: Apple TV
After a historic 21-game unbeaten run across all competitions and winning the US Open Cup, St. Louis look to enter the playoffs on a positive note.
They're winless in four league games and in danger of losing a top-four seed in the Western Conference, which affords home-field advantage for a Round One Best-of-3 Series.
Perhaps club-record signing Rafael Navarro or Carlo Holse can inspire a pivotal late-season win? Navarro is third in the Golden Boot presented by Audi race with 19g/8a, spanning St. Louis and former team Colorado Rapids.
With a 4-1 midweek defeat at West leaders Vancouver Whitecaps FC, San Diego were eliminated from playoff contention. This sophomore setback follows a record-setting expansion campaign from head coach Mikey Varas' side in 2025.
Pride, personally and collectively, is on the line for Anders Dreyer & Co. The 2025 MLS Newcomer of the Year has a team-high 27 goal contributions (13g/14a).
- WHEN: Sunday, 4:30 pm ET
- WATCH: Apple TV
With the Supporters' Shield secured, the MLS single-season points record is next on Nashville's checklist.Â
They've earned 71 points so far, ensuring a win this weekend vs. the Red Bulls would match Inter Miami (74; 2024 season) for the most points all-time.Â
Could the record be up for grabs when Hany Mukhtar, Sam Surridge and Cristian Espinoza visit FC Cincinnati for Decision Day?
The Red Bulls are in desperation mode, as several playoff elimination scenarios are in play for one of the league's toughest road trips (Nashville are 14W-0L-2D at home this year).
RBNY will seek inspired performances from homegrown stars Julian Hall (12g/5a) and Adri Mehmeti (1g/8a), who were both recently called up to the US men's national team and finished top-three in this year's 22 Under 22 Rankings.
Stay alive in the postseason chase, and a massive Decision Day game awaits vs. Atlanta United.
- WHEN: Sunday, 7 pm ET
- WATCH: Apple TV
The Revs will secure the East's No. 2 seed with a win or a draw, adding further fuel for when the defending MLS Cup presented by Audi champions visit for Sunday Night Soccer.Â
With four consecutive wins, New England have already secured a top-three finish and home-field advantage in Round One of the MLS Cup Playoffs.
Carles Gil (13g/13a) continues to pull the strings, striker Dor Turgeman has reached 12 goals, and rising USMNT attacker Peyton Miller (7g/8a) offers a dynamic threat out wide.
Meanwhile, Miami hope to regain momentum after going winless in two games.
Leo Messi was held off the scoresheet in both games, though the Argentine icon still boasts a league-best 40 goal contributions (25g/15a) to lead the Golden Boot race and approach a third straight Landon Donovan MLS MVP award.
A road win would keep the East's No. 2 seed within grasp for Miami and boost their chances of securing a 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup spot.
