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