An MLS original will host one of the league's newest clubs when the Columbus Crew and St. Louis City SC face off in the 2026 U.S. Open Cup final.

The Columbus Crew host St. Louis City SC in the final of the 111th Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, October 21. St. Louis City enters the championship match as the favorite based on current MLS standings as the club aims for silverware against the legacy Columbus side.
The matchup brings together an original MLS club in Columbus against one of the league's newer expansion teams. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM Eastern Time on Wednesday evening, with both teams competing for the historic domestic tournament trophy.
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