MLS Cup 2025 hosting scenarios: Where could the final be held? | OneFootball

By MLSsoccer staff

The host for MLS Cup 2025 presented by Audi (Dec. 6) is the highest-ranked remaining team in the Supporters’ Shield standings.

Note: With their points totals, four Western Conference teams – Austin FC, FC Dallas, Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake – cannot host MLS Cup.

Bracket Challenge: Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs

Hosting rules

The finalist with the highest regular-season point total hosts MLS Cup.

If 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).

Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs

MLS Cup presented by Audi is set for Dec. 6, while the playoffs begin Oct. 22 with both Wild Card matches. All games can be watched on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.