MLS teams prepare for Decision Day and tiebreaker procedures
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 7:09 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
The MLS will kick off Decision Day on Saturday, November 7, as teams vie for playoff positions in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. As clubs may finish the regular season with equal points, specific tiebreaker criteria will be used. These include total wins, goal differential, and goals scored, among others. Should clubs remain tied after the initial tiebreakers, a second round will determine standings, continuing until all ties are resolved.
- •Decision Day scheduled for November 7, 2026.
- •Teams competing for playoff spots in Eastern and Western Conferences.
- •Tiebreakers include total wins and goal differential.
- •Second tiebreaker round applies if teams remain tied after initial criteria.
- •MLS Cup hosting priority awarded to top finalist from Supporters’ Shield standings.
- 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — Tiebreakers for 2026 MLS regular season standings
"By MLSsoccer staffWhen Decision Day kicks off Saturday (Nov. 7), focus will be on the standings as teams battle for places across the Eastern and Western Conferences in the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs....
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