Playoff Format:
The 2026 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs format kicks off with a single-elimination 8 v 9 seed “Wild Card” match in each Conference. Then, starting with a Best-of-Three Round One series, the top eight teams from each conference will compete to be crowned MLS Cup Champions presented by Audi. Conference “Wild Card” matches are slated for November 19, while the Round One Best-of-Three series will be held from November 20th – December 2nd. Conference Semifinals and Finals are set for December 5/6 and December 11/12, respectively, with MLS Cup presented by Audi slated for December 18th.
Playoff Scenarios:
If RSL beats Seattle Sounders in the Wildcard match on November 19th, it would advance to Round One of the 2026 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs against Vancouver. RSL would be home for Leg 2 on November 27th at 8pm.
Your Playoff Tickets:
As a valued Season Ticket Member, your seats are guaranteed for the potential Round One home match, constituting “Pay-As-We-Play” Matches pursuant to the STM Terms and Conditions. Simply put, through this hassle-free approach, this email serves as your invoice for each home playoff match. Your tickets will be automatically loaded into your account and your credit card or bank account on file will be charged for any home matches to be played at the exclusive per match STM price outlined below. Because you are enrolled in the “Pay-As-We-Play” Program, you will receive the same number and location of seats for the Round One home match at America First Field. Because RSL finished as the 9th seed, it cannot host a home match outside of the Round One series against Vancouver Whitecaps.
IMPORTANT OPT-OUT INFORMATION:
If you would like to opt out of the “Pay-As-We-Play” Program and do not want your MLS Cup Playoff tickets, please click here to officially opt-out. By opting out, you will lose access to your seats and the exclusive STM pricing for the potential Home match. Should you wish to attend the playoff game after opting-out, you would need to purchase tickets during the general public sale - without a STM discount. The window to opt-out starts now and runs through Tuesday, November 17th. All opt-out seats will be dropped from your account and made available to the general public sale.
Payment:
Please note that your credit card on file will be charged Monday, November 23rd for those who haven’t chosen to opt-out.
Playoff Pricing:
Below is the STM price map for the potential Round One match:
Additional Playoff Tickets:
Similar to regular season matches, STM’s will have access to purchase additional tickets for family and friends at a preferred discounted rate. To purchase additional tickets, please login to your SeatGeek account to access your STM discount, or call 844.REAL.TIX starting Friday, November 20th.
Please note: If you opt-out for playoff tickets, you will not be eligible for an STM discount on playoff game tickets.
Please reach out to your account representative with any questions, or email us at fanrelations@rsl.com.
