Major League Soccer today announced the schedule and format of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs and MLS Cup 2024 presented by Audi.
ROUND | WHEN |
|---|---|
Decision Day | Saturday, October 19 |
Wild Card Matches | Wednesday, October 23 |
Round One Best-of-3 Series | Saturday, October 26 - Sunday, November 10 |
Conference Semifinals | Saturday, November 23 - Sunday, November 24 |
Conference Finals | Saturday, November 30 - Sunday, December 1 |
MLS Cup presented by Audi | Saturday, December 7 |
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV will broadcast every playoff match. Select games, including MLS Cup, will also be available through FOX Sports in the United States and TSN and RDS in Canada.
Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs implications are on the line with 28 clubs in action on MLS’ final regular-season matchday.
The Wild Card matches feature a single-game elimination match in each conference between the No. 8 and No. 9 seed, hosted by the higher seed.
The winners advance to the Round One Best-of-3 Series to face their conference's No. 1 seed.
The top seven teams from each conference automatically qualify for the Round One Best-of-3 Series, followed by the Wild Card Match winners.
All 16 teams participating in Round One earn at least one home game in the series.
- Game 1: Higher seed hosts
- Game 2: Lower seed hosts
- Game 3 (if needed): Higher seed hosts
After FIFA’s November international window, the single-elimination win-or-go-home Conference Semifinals take place. These matches are hosted by the team with the better regular-season record.
Determining who reaches MLS Cup presented by Audi, the Conference Finals are hosted by the team with the better regular-season record.
The playoffs culminate with MLS Cup 2024 presented by Audi. Hosting rights are awarded to the finalist with the better regular-season record.
