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The Audi MLS Cup Playoffs are set to begin with Wild Card matches featuring Chicago Fire FC vs. Orlando City SC and Portland Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake. Both matches are critical for teams hoping to advance to the next phase of the playoffs. Fans can stream the matches on MLS Season Pass and participate in the playoff bracket challenge for a chance to win prizes. Notable recent outcomes include Charlotte FC claiming the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. The playoffs promise thrilling matches as teams strive for the ultimate trophy.
Chicago, Illinois – The field for the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs has been finalized following the conclusion of Decision Day 2025. The playoffs are set to kick off with Wild Card matches on October 22, featuring teams from both the Eastern and Western Conferences.
The Eastern Conference Wild Card Game will see Chicago Fire FC square off against Orlando City SC at 8:30 p.m. ET at SeatGeek Stadium. Meanwhile, the Western Conference Wild Card Game will pit the Portland Timbers against Real Salt Lake at 10:30 p.m. ET, hosted at Providence Park. These matches are crucial as the winners will advance to the Round One Best-of-3 Series.
The winner of the Eastern Conference clash will face the No. 1 seed, the Philadelphia Union, while the Western Conference victor is set to go against San Diego FC in the best-of-three series. The complete schedule for these Round One matchups will be announced shortly, but important details regarding dates and times will be released on October 19.
All matches in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs will be available to stream on MLS Season Pass, which can be accessed on various devices including Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, game consoles, and the web. Fans can subscribe to MLS Season Pass for a fee of $9.99 for the remainder of the season, which is available in over 100 countries and regions. In addition, select playoff games will be broadcasted via FOX Sports in the U.S. and on TSN and RDS in Canada.
Special 30-minute pre- and post-game shows will also be aired, providing analysis and highlights of both the Wild Card matches and the upcoming Round One games. Fans are also encouraged to engage with the playoffs by submitting their playoff brackets for a chance to win various prizes, including an MLS Store gift card.
In recent developments on Decision Day, Charlotte FC secured the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference after defeating the Philadelphia Union with a score of 2-0. This victory positions Charlotte FC to play against New York City FC in Round One. It is noteworthy that New York City FC intends to host its playoff matches at Yankee Stadium, marking a significant moment for the team as this playoff appearance will be their ninth in ten seasons.
Despite their strong track record, NYCFC heads into the playoffs on a two-match losing streak, having lost their last regular-season game to the Seattle Sounders at Citi Field. The culmination of the postseason, the 2025 MLS Cup, is scheduled for December 6, 2025, and both teams will be looking to build momentum heading into the playoffs.
For fans eager to catch all the action, the Wild Card matches promise to be exciting and pivotal as teams vie for a chance to continue their playoff journey. Details regarding the playoff schedule will be updated as the league progresses into the postseason.
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