MLS Decision Day Preview: Fixtures, Tickets & Match of the Week (7 November 2026)

It is Decision Day in Major League Soccer. Saturday 7 November 2026 brings the final round of the regular season, with every intraconference game kicking off at the same time and the last places in the MLS Cup Playoffs still up for grabs. Six clubs are chasing the final three Western Conference spots, and two of them, Real Salt Lake and LA Galaxy, meet head to head in Utah.

Below you'll find the Decision Day fixtures, each with a short preview, a seating plan where available and a link to tickets, plus our Match of the Week. Eastern Conference games and CF Montréal against Vancouver kick off at 4pm ET, with Western Conference games at 7pm ET. Ticket-Compare.com is a comparison platform rather than a seller; it gathers listings from pre-vetted resale sites and authorised hospitality partners so you can compare prices and seat areas in one place before clicking through to buy from the site you choose.

Nashville SC have already wrapped up top spot in the Eastern Conference with 74 points from 33 games, 15 clear of Inter Miami, while Vancouver Whitecaps lead the West on 61 points, six ahead of FC Dallas.

Inter Miami vs Charlotte FC – Nu Stadium, Miami (Saturday 7 November 2026)

Inter Miami close the regular season at home against Charlotte FC, and any chance to watch Lionel Messi in person draws a crowd. Messi and Luis Suárez should be involved for the hosts, with Rodrigo De Paul likely to feature in midfield. Miami are second in the East on 59 points, six ahead of fifth-placed Charlotte. With playoff seeding still to be settled in the East, neither side will treat this as a dead rubber, and the hosts will want to head into the postseason on a winning note in front of their own supporters.

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Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew – SeatGeek Stadium, Chicago (Saturday 7 November 2026)

The Fire host Columbus Crew at SeatGeek Stadium, one of the most famous venues in American sport, on the final day of the regular season. The Fire host Columbus Crew at SeatGeek Stadium, one of the most famous venues in American sport, on the final day of the regular season. Jamal Thiaré could lead the line for the visitors, offering movement and a central attacking presence as Columbus look to secure a favourable position in the playoffs. Chicago are fourth in the East on 55 points, 11 ahead of eighth-placed Columbus. Eastern Conference positioning is still on the line, so expect both sides to go for it from the first whistle.

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SeatGeek Stadium seating plan

CF Montréal vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC – Saputo Stadium, Montreal (Saturday 7 November 2026)

The only cross-conference game of Decision Day is an all-Canadian affair at Saputo Stadium. Thomas Müller and Ryan Gauld should be involved for the Whitecaps, who bring plenty of creativity to the east, while Brian White is likely to feature as their main threat in the box. Samuel Piette should be involved for Montréal and will set the tone in midfield for the hosts, who will want to finish their season in front of their own fans with a performance to remember. The Whitecaps have already secured top spot in the West, while Montréal are bottom of the East on 26 points.

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FC Cincinnati vs Nashville SC – TQL Stadium, Cincinnati (Saturday 7 November 2026)

There is history on the line at TQL Stadium. Nashville SC arrive needing just a draw to set a new MLS single-season points record, and Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge should be involved as they try to finish the job. Evander is likely to feature for FC Cincinnati, who would love nothing more than to deny their visitors in front of a packed home crowd. Cincinnati are seventh in the East on 46 points. With so much at stake for the visitors, this could be one of the most-watched games of the night.

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Philadelphia Union vs Toronto FC – Subaru Park, Chester (Saturday 7 November 2026)

Philadelphia Union host Toronto FC at Subaru Park on the banks of the Delaware River, a compact ground with a lively home end. Josh Sargent and Djordje Mihailovic should be involved for the visitors, giving Toronto real quality in the final third. The Union are sixth in the East on 47 points, eight ahead of 12th-placed Toronto. The Union will want to sign off the regular season with a home win and carry momentum into the postseason period, while Toronto will look to finish on a positive note.

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Orlando City SC vs New England Revolution – Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando (Saturday 7 November 2026)

Orlando City host New England Revolution at Inter&Co Stadium, where the home supporters in the safe-standing section behind the goal create one of the better atmospheres in the league. The Revolution are third in the East on 58 points, 15 ahead of ninth-placed Orlando. Both sides will want to finish the regular season strongly, and the Florida evening should make for a lively occasion. A home win would give Orlando a lift heading into the international window, while the Revolution will look to spoil the party.

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DC United vs New York City FC – Audi Field, Washington (Saturday 7 November 2026)

DC United welcome New York City FC to Audi Field, one of the league's purpose-built soccer stadiums in the heart of the capital. Bénie Traoré should provide New York City FC with pace and movement in attack, while Nicolás Fernández Mercau is likely to feature in midfield, offering creativity and an ability to link play with the forwards. NYCFC will want to finish the season strongly, while DC United will be hoping to give their supporters something to cheer on the final day. NYCFC are 11th in the East on 39 points, six ahead of 14th-placed DC United. The visitors will be keen to finish strongly, and the hosts will want to give their supporters something to cheer on the final day.

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New York Red Bulls vs Atlanta United – Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, New Jersey (Saturday 7 November 2026)

The Red Bulls host Atlanta United at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, a compact stadium with steep stands that keep the noise in. Emil Forsberg should be involved for the hosts and remains their creative hub, while Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is likely to feature up front. The Red Bulls are tenth on 39 points, six ahead of 13th-placed Atlanta. Atlanta will want to finish the season with a performance, and the hosts will look to use their home crowd to take all three points on the final day.

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Seattle Sounders vs Los Angeles FC – Lumen Field, Seattle (Saturday 7 November 2026)

Seattle are one of the six clubs fighting for the last three Western Conference playoff places, and they face a daunting task against Los Angeles FC at Lumen Field. Seattle are tenth in the West on 43 points, level with Portland and Colorado, while LAFC are sixth on 47. Son Heung-min and Denis Bouanga should be involved for LAFC, while Hugo Lloris is likely to feature in goal. Cristian Roldan and Albert Rusnák should be involved for the Sounders, whose supporters will be making plenty of noise with so much at stake.

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Lumen Field seating plan

FC Dallas vs Colorado Rapids – Toyota Stadium, Frisco (Saturday 7 November 2026)

Colorado Rapids head to Toyota Stadium in Frisco knowing a win would go a long way towards a place in the postseason, and the visitors will be fully committed from the first whistle. Colorado are ninth on 43 points, level with Portland and Seattle, while Dallas are second on 55. Petar Musa should be involved for FC Dallas, who would love to have a say in the Western Conference race. Darren Yapi is likely to feature for Colorado, who will need to keep an eye on results elsewhere as the evening goes on.

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Austin FC vs Portland Timbers – Q2 Stadium, Austin (Saturday 7 November 2026)

Portland Timbers are also in the hunt for the final Western Conference places, and they travel to Q2 Stadium to face Austin FC, whose home support is among the loudest in the league. Portland are eighth on 43 points, one of three clubs level on that total, while Austin are 14th with 34. David Da Costa and Kristoffer Velde should provide Portland with creativity and a goal threat from attacking positions, with Velde arriving in particularly good form. Myrto Uzuni and Brandon Vázquez are likely to feature for Austin, giving the hosts attacking options of their own. With playoff places on the line, the visitors cannot afford to slip up.

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Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes – Allianz Field, Saint Paul (Saturday 7 November 2026)

Minnesota United are another of the six clubs chasing the last Western Conference spots, and they will lean on a packed Allianz Field when San Jose Earthquakes visit. The Loons are 12th on 41 points, two behind the three clubs on 43, while San Jose are third on 52. Kelvin Yeboah and Joaquín Pereyra should be involved for Minnesota, while Timo Werner could return to the San Jose attack after serving a one-match suspension. The visitors have already secured third place in the Western Conference, but Minnesota still have plenty to play for. The hosts will need to win and may need help elsewhere, so expect them to push from the start.

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Houston Dynamo vs St. Louis City SC – Shell Energy Stadium, Houston (Saturday 7 November 2026)

Houston Dynamo host St. Louis City SC at Shell Energy Stadium on the final day of the regular season. Artur should provide experience and composure in Houston's midfield, helping the hosts control possession and protect their defence. Ben Lundt could continue in goal for St Louis City SC after deputising for Roman Bürki in recent matches. The two sides are level on 51 points, with St. Louis fourth and Houston fifth in the West, so there is still seeding to play for. Both clubs will want to end the campaign on a positive note, and the Houston crowd will expect a performance.

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Match of the Week: Real Salt Lake vs LA Galaxy – America First Field, Sandy (Saturday 7 November 2026)

Our Match of the Week is the decider in Utah. Real Salt Lake and LA Galaxy are two of the six clubs separated by just a handful of points in the battle for the final three Western Conference playoff berths, and only one of them can take all three points on Saturday night. The Galaxy go into the game seventh on 44 points, two ahead of 11th-placed RSL. Real Salt Lake's home ground in Sandy, set against the Wasatch Mountains, will be full and loud, and the Galaxy will need to cope with the altitude as well as the atmosphere.

Juan Manuel Sanabria should provide Real Salt Lake with creativity and a goal threat from attacking midfield, having scored against San Jose last weekend, while Stijn Spierings brings experience and control to the centre of the pitch. For LA Galaxy, Marco Reus and Joseph Paintsil should provide the visitors with creativity, movement and pace in the final third.

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Which MLS Games Should You Watch This Weekend?

Real Salt Lake against LA Galaxy is the standout, Nashville's bid for a record points total in Cincinnati is the story of the Eastern Conference, and Seattle's meeting with LAFC could decide who goes through in the West. Demand varies from stadium to stadium and tends to tighten as each fixture gets closer. If you want to see what's left for any of these games in one place, Ticket-Compare.com compares listings from pre-vetted resale sites and authorised partners and sends you through to the chosen site to complete your purchase.