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MLS Decision Day 2026: Clinching scenarios, standings, schedule

MLS Decision Day has arrived, with all of the league's teams in action on the final day of the regular season on Saturday, Nov. 7.

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Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 1:01 PM

Key Things to Know

MLS Decision Day determines the final playoff berths, seeds, and schedule across both conferences.
Six Western Conference teams are competing for the final three available playoff berths.
Nashville SC needs just a draw against FC Cincinnati to break the MLS single-season points record.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Major League Soccer's 2026 regular season concludes with Decision Day, featuring 15 matches across two simultaneous kickoff windows. In the Western Conference, six teams are competing for the final three available playoff berths, while all nine Eastern Conference playoff spots have already been decided as teams fight for seeding.

Individually, Inter Miami's Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot race with 26 goals, four ahead of FC Dallas forward Petar Musa. Nashville SC, having already clinched the Supporters' Shield, needs only a draw against FC Cincinnati to set a standalone MLS regular-season record with 75 points.

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