Philadelphia Union to Open MLS Cup Playoffs on Oct. 26

The Philadelphia Union, in partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS), has announced that the Supporters' Shield Winners will kick off their run in the 2025 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 5:30 p.m. at Subaru Park.

Tickets for Saturday's playoff game are going quickly and can be purchased on the Philadelphia Union's ticketing website.

According to the Philadelphia Union, the Union are seeded at the top in the postseason after claiming the Supporters' Shield for the second time in club history. The club will have home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

The Union will kick off play with a Round One Best-of-Three series, where they will compete against the winner of the Eastern Conference Wild Card match between the Chicago Fire FC and Orlando City SC on Wednesday, Oct. 22. The Union's only road match of the postseason is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 1, at 5:30 p.m. If a third game is needed, Subaru Park would host the match on Saturday, Nov. 8.

The Boys in Blue are entering the postseason after racking up 66 points in the regular season. Under the leadership of Head Coach Bradley Carnell, who took over during the offseason, and the direction of Sporting Director Ernst Tanner, the team has enjoyed the best defense in MLS, conceding only 35 goals. The Union has had 12 home wins and a club-record eight away wins.