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The Audi MLS Cup Playoffs are officially set after Decision Day, with Wild Card matches featuring Chicago Fire FC against Orlando City SC and Portland Timbers facing Real Salt Lake. The victors will advance to the Round One Best-of-3 Series, vying for a chance to challenge top seeds. Fans can stream all matches free for Apple TV subscribers, and exciting pre- and post-game shows will be available. As the playoffs approach, Charlotte FC secured a spot against New York City FC, adding to the postseason drama.
Chicago – The Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs are officially set, following the conclusion of Decision Day 2025, which confirmed the playoff field for Major League Soccer. The playoffs will commence with Eastern and Western Conference Wild Card matches on Wednesday, October 22.
The Eastern Conference Wild Card match will feature Chicago Fire FC taking on Orlando City SC at 8:30 p.m. ET, hosted at SeatGeek Stadium. Meanwhile, the Western Conference Wild Card match will pit the Portland Timbers against Real Salt Lake at 10:30 p.m. ET, taking place at Providence Park. The winners of these Wild Card matches will advance to the Round One Best-of-3 Series.
The victor of the Eastern Conference Wild Card match will challenge the top seed, Philadelphia Union, while the winner from the Western Conference will face San Diego FC in the upcoming series. The specific schedule for the Round One Best-of-3 Series matches will be announced shortly.
All playoff matches in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs will be streamed on MLS Season Pass and will be accessible free of charge for Apple TV subscribers. Fans can enjoy games on a variety of devices, including smartphones, smart TVs, streaming devices, game consoles, and web browsers. The cost of signing up for MLS Season Pass is $9.99 for the remaining season and is available in over 100 countries and regions.
In addition, special edition 30-minute pre- and post-game shows will provide analysis and highlights for the Wild Card and Round One games. Select playoff matches will also be broadcast through FOX Sports in the United States and on TSN and RDS in Canada.
On Decision Day, Charlotte FC secured the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a decisive 2-0 victory over the Philadelphia Union. This victory earns them a matchup in Round One against New York City FC, which will host its playoff matches at Yankee Stadium.
Details regarding the dates and times for the Round One matches will be unveiled on October 19. New York City FC is making its ninth playoff appearance in ten seasons but enters the postseason on a challenging note, having lost their last two regular-season matches, including a defeat to the Seattle Sounders at Citi Field.
The 2025 MLS Cup is scheduled for December 6, 2025, concluding the season with a highly anticipated championship match. As excitement builds around the playoffs, fans are encouraged to participate by submitting their playoff brackets for a chance to win exciting prizes, including an MLS Store gift card.
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