Matchday 27: How Nashville SC can clinch playoffs

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·17 September 2026

By MLSsoccer staff

Nashville SC can clinch an Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs spot when they host Chicago Fire FC on Saturday night during Matchday 27 (9:30 pm ET | Apple TV).

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The following scenarios are in play for the Supporters' Shield and Eastern Conference leaders.

Nashville will clinch a berth in the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs if:

Nashville win vs. Chicago or…
Nashville draw vs. Chicago AND New York lose at New York City AND Orlando lose/draw at New England or…
Nashville draw vs. Chicago AND New York lose at New York City AND Philadelphia lose at Kansas City or…
Nashville draw vs. Chicago AND Orlando lose/draw at New England AND Philadelphia lose at Kansas City or…
Nashville draw vs. Chicago AND D.C. lose/draw vs. Charlotte AND New York lose at New York City AND Toronto lose/draw at St. Louis or…
Nashville draw vs. Chicago AND New York lose at New York City AND Cincinnati lose/draw at Houston AND Toronto lose/draw at St. Louis