MLS Playoffs

Western Conference

Eastern Conference

Updated July 4, 2024

Recent Changes

MIN logo Minnesota United FC left bracket
RSL logo Real Salt Lake (seed 3 → 2)
POR logo Portland Timbers (seed 7 → 6)
VAN logo Vancouver Whitecaps FC (seed 5 → 4)
HOU logo Houston Dynamo (seed 4 → 7)
CLB logo Columbus Crew SC (seed 4 → 3)
COL logo Colorado Rapids (seed 6 → 5)
RBNY logo New York Red Bulls (seed 3 → 5)
NYC logo New York City FC (seed 5 → 4)
CLT logo Charlotte FC (seed 5 → 6)
LA logo LA Galaxy (seed 2 → 3)

MLS Playoff Format and Rules

The top 7 teams in both the Western and Eastern conference will reach the MLS playoffs. Each team is ranked based on their total points during the regular season.

Tiebreakers

  1. Most wins
  2. Goal differential
  3. Goal scored
  4. Fewer disciplinary points
  5. Away goal differential
  6. Away goals scored
  7. Home goal differential
  8. Home goals scored
  9. Coin toss (2 clubs) or drawing of lots (3 clubs)