CITY SC to Host LAFC in Match One of Round One Best-of-3 Series on Monday, Nov. 23 at Energizer Park
All rise for the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs! St. Louis CITY SC has secured the Western Conference’s No. 3 seed and home-field advantage in Round One, in which the club will face No. 6 LAFC in a Best-of-3 Series. CITY SC will host Match One, presented by Purina, on Monday, Nov. 23 at 7:00 p.m. CT at Energizer Park.
LAFC will host CITY SC for Match Two on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. CT at BMO Stadium. Match Three, if necessary, will see the teams return to Energizer Park on Wednesday, Dec. 2 (time TBD).
Tickets for Match One and Match Three will go on sale Monday, November 9 at 10:00 a.m. for Season Ticket Members and myCITY+ Members, and at 2:00 p.m. for the general public at www.stlcitysc.com and www.seatgeek.com. (If a third match is not played, those tickets will be 100% refunded.) Group tickets also are available for groups of 10 or more – inquire by emailing tickets@stlcitysc.com.
“This season has been history-making for our club, from setting a league-record 21-match unbeaten streak across all competitions to capturing our first-ever U.S. Open Cup trophy. But we are not done yet,” said Diego Gigliani, President & GM, St. Louis CITY SC. “We’re thrilled to be back in the playoffs and eager to carry our momentum into every match. Our fans have been at the heart of this extraordinary season, and we invite them to 'All Rise,' wear CITY Red and bring their incredible passion and energy as we embrace this opportunity to keep making history together."
Follow the club’s social media channels (@stlcitysc) for announcements around matchday festivities for Match One at Energizer Park, including details on the pre-match CITY Block Party on Lou Fusz Plaza, which will feature live performances by musical guests and other fan-favorite games and interactive activities.
Official club-designated playoff merchandise will be available to purchase beginning Monday, Nov. 23 at CITY Pavilion, CITY SC’s official team store, for fans to wear to help turn the CITY Red.
Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs Schedule
- Wild Card Matches: Thursday, November 19
- Round One Best-of-3 Series: Friday, November 20 - Wednesday, December 2
- Conference Semifinals: Saturday, December 5 – Sunday, December 6
- Conference Finals: Friday, December 11 – Saturday, December 12
- MLS Cup presented by Audi: Friday, December 18
