Football · MLS Cup Playoffs
MLS Cup 2026: date, kickoff time and TV channel
MLS Cup presented by Audi 2026, Fri 18 Dec. The start time is not set yet. We add it here as soon as it is announced.
Starts Friday 18 December 2026Add to calendar
The start time is not set yet. We add it as soon as it is announced.
The story
- MLS Cup is on a Friday night in primetime, hosted by the finalist with the better regular-season record.
- It is shown on Apple TV and also on FOX in the US and TSN/RDS in Canada.
Every date still to come is on the MLS playoffs 2026 schedule kickoff times and TV channels page.
Where to watch
| Country | Where to watch | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| All countries | VVOLTIX Ad Every sport and every channel in one IPTV subscription: 55,000+ live channels from 80+ countries, PPV and events included | From $6.66 a month for all of it. Free trial, no card |
| US | Apple TV (all matches); FOX Sports (select games incl. MLS Cup) | Subscription (Apple TV) and free-to-air/pay (FOX) |
| Canada | Apple TV (all matches); TSN and RDS (select games incl. MLS Cup) | Subscription |
| Worldwide | Apple TV | Subscription |
The row marked Ad is advertising. Every other row is the official broadcaster there.
Quick answers
- When is MLS Cup 2026?
- Fri 18 Dec.
- What time does MLS Cup 2026 start?
- The start time is not set yet. This page gets it as soon as it is announced.
- How can I watch MLS Cup 2026?
- US: Apple TV (all matches); FOX Sports (select games incl. MLS Cup); Canada: Apple TV (all matches); TSN and RDS (select games incl. MLS Cup); Worldwide: Apple TV.
Sources
Checked 26 October 2026. We update this page when a time, card or broadcaster changes.