The Audi MLS Cup Playoffs will once again consist of single-elimination matches hosted by the higher-seeded team and the competition will follow a straight bracket format through MLS Cup on Dec. 12.
- 18 total clubs will compete in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs: 10 from East, 8 from West
- Western Conference: Top 8 teams qualify directly to Round One
- Eastern Conference: Only the top 6 seeds qualify directly to Round One. Seeds 7-10 will each compete in a play-in match:
- No. 7 seed vs. No. 10 seed
- No. 8 seed vs. No. 9 seed
- Lowest seed play-in winner advances to face No. 1 seed in East
- Highest seed play-in winner advances to face No. 2 seed in East
Details around the complete playoff match schedule and postseason TV coverage can be found here. Other key links:
