The 2026 MLS standings have moved on again across a full weekend of matches. Nashville SC beat Los Angeles FC 3-2 at home on Sunday to move four clear at the top of the East on 30 points from 13 games. Inter Miami doubled up on the week — 5-3 at Cincinnati and 2-0 at home to Portland — to climb into second in the East on 28. Vancouver Whitecaps still lead the West on goal difference, but lost 1-0 at Houston Dynamo on Sunday for their first away setback in a stretch. San Jose Earthquakes, level with Vancouver on 29, lost 3-2 at Dallas after a midweek defeat at Seattle. Real Salt Lake won both midweek and weekend to climb into the West top three on 25. Use this hub for the live MLS standings in both conferences, the Supporters’ Shield race, upcoming matches, top scorers, and MLS Cup odds.
Upcoming MLS matches
MLS previews return after the World Cup break.
MLS 2026 Fixtures & Results
MLS 2026 Standings
MLS 2026 Season Format
The 2026 MLS regular season runs from February through October, with each of the 30 clubs playing 34 matches. The top nine teams in each conference qualify for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs in November. Teams seeded 8 and 9 meet in a single-match Wild Card round; the seven remaining qualifiers enter the Conference Quarterfinals, a best-of-three series. Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and MLS Cup are single-elimination matches. MLS Cup 2026 is scheduled for December. The Supporters’ Shield is awarded separately to the regular-season points leader.
MLS 2026 FAQs
When does the 2026 MLS season start?
The 2026 MLS regular season kicked off on February 21, 2026. The regular season runs through October, with the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs in November and MLS Cup in December.
How do the MLS playoffs work?
Top nine in each conference qualify. Seeds 8 and 9 play a single-match Wild Card round. The seven remaining qualifiers enter the Conference Quarterfinals, which are best-of-three series. Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and MLS Cup are all single-elimination matches.
Who has won the most MLS Cups?
LA Galaxy have won the most MLS Cups in the league’s history with five. DC United and Houston Dynamo are tied next on four apiece. Inter Miami are the reigning 2025 MLS Cup champions, their first title.
Where can I watch MLS in the US?
All MLS regular-season and playoff matches stream on MLS Season Pass via the Apple TV app. Select marquee fixtures are also broadcast on FOX and Fox Deportes. In Canada, matches are available via MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
What is the Supporters’ Shield?
The Supporters’ Shield is awarded annually to the MLS club with the best regular-season record, measured by points. It is decided across the full 34-match season, separate from the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.
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