UPDATE (Nov. 9): The host for MLS Cup 2024 presented by Audi (Dec. 7) is the highest-ranked team in the Supporters’ Shield standings.
With Supporters' Shield winners Inter Miami CF out of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs, the field is wide open.
- NOTE: The table gets updated as teams are eliminated from contention.
- Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs bracket
TEAM | VENUE | SEED | POINTS |
|---|---|---|---|
1. LAFC | BMO Stadium | West 1 | 64 |
2. LA Galaxy | Dignity Health Sports Park | West 2 | 64 |
3. Seattle Sounders FC | Lumen Field | West 4 | 57 |
4. Orlando City SC | Inter&Co Stadium | East 4 | 52 |
5. Minnesota United FC | Allianz Field | West 6 | 52 |
Of the remaining teams, Eastern Conference sides Atlanta United, New York City FC and New York Red Bulls cannot host MLS Cup due to their place in the Supporters' Shield standings.
Hosting rules
As has been the case since 2012, the finalist with the highest regular-season point total hosts MLS Cup. In the event both finalists have the same amount of regular-season points, the team with more wins – or, if they're tied in that category, better goal difference – will host MLS Cup.
In the chase for the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy, there are nine-team fields in both the Eastern Conference and Western Conference (18 teams total). Columbus Crew are the defending MLS Cup champions.
MLS Cup presented by Audi is set for Dec. 7, while the playoffs began Oct. 22-23 with both Wild Card matches. All games can be watched on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
- Seeds 1-7 in each conference qualify for the Round One Best-of-3 series.
- Seeds 8-9 in each conference qualify for the Wild Card matches.
