Charlotte FC are in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs!!

This will mark their third straight postseason appearance in their fourth season in MLS. The Crown clinched spot in the post-season with a win over Miami on September 13, and secured a home playoff match three weeks later on October 4 with a win over D.C. United. Stay tuned to the rest of the regular season to see where Charlotte FC land in the standings.

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2025 PLAYOFF TICKETS ON SALE

2025 PLAYOFF TICKETS ON SALE

CROWNS UP, QUEEN CITY! Audi 2025 MLS CUP Playoff tickets are now ON SALE.

*Charlotte FC have officially clinched a Round One Playoff Berth. Date, time, and opponent will be decided after Decision Day on October 18.

CLTFC PARTY PACK

CLTFC PARTY PACK

Secure a ticket to the first 2026 Charlotte FC Playoff match hosted at Bank of America Stadium with the purchase of a match ticket to Fan Appreciation Night, presented by Ally, against Philadelphia Union on Saturday, October 18!

*The playoff match opponent, date, and time will be finalized following the conclusion of the regular season on October 18.

JOIN THE CROWN FOR SEASON FIVE!

JOIN THE CROWN FOR SEASON FIVE!

Secure your 2026 Season Tickets and guarantee 2025 playoff purchase priority by signing up today!

Season Ticket Members will enjoy exclusive perks, access and more, such as:

  • Purchase priority for playoffs & stadium events
  • Party on the road through the Crowns Up & Away program
  • Exclusive member events & access year-round
  • Eight-month payment plans available
  • Exclusive Season Ticket Member gift
BRING YOUR GROUP TO PLAYOFFS

BRING YOUR GROUP TO PLAYOFFS

Bring your own party to the BIGGEST party of the season! Place a deposit for a 2026 group outing and get priority access to group tickets and fan experiences for Charlotte FC's home playoff matches, plus MORE benefits!

PLAYOFFS FROM A SUITE

PLAYOFFS FROM A SUITE

Come and see The Crown in the Playoffs from a suite! Place a deposit for a 2025 playoff suite and get priority access once available!

2025 MLS CUP PLAYOFF FORMAT
2025 MLS CUP PLAYOFF FORMAT

ROUND OVERVIEW

Four rounds follow the Wild Card Matches, ending with MLS Cup presented by Audi on December 6 (hosting rights awarded to the finalist with the best regular-season record).

  • Wild Card Matches: Wednesday, October 22
  • Round One Best-of-3 Series: Friday, October 24 - Sunday, November 9
  • Conference Semifinals: Saturday, November 22 - Sunday, November 23
  • Conference Finals: Saturday, November 29 - Sunday, November 30
  • MLS Cup presented by Audi: Saturday, December 6

The league's championship match and postseason tournament differ from the Supporters' Shield, which recognizes the year's best regular-season team.

Round One Best-of-3 Series (16-24 games)

  • Every Round One game will have a winner; no ties, no aggregate score.
  • The matches will be hosted in a home-away-home format:
    • Match 1: higher seed hosts
    • Match 2: lower seed hosts
    • Match 3: higher seed hosts
  • If a match is tied at the end of regulation, no extra time will be played. Teams will participate in kicks from the penalty spot to determine the winner.
  • The first team to win two matches will advance.

For the full Playoff Breakdown, click here.

All matches will be viewable via MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.