MLS Cup 2024: Hosting Scenarios and Playoff Pathways Explained
MLS Cup 2024 Hosting Scenarios
MLS Cup 2024 presented by Audi is set for December 7, and the hosting rights are determined by the highest-ranked team in the Supporters’ Shield standings. As long as Inter Miami CF remains in the hunt, they will have the hosting priority for the final match.
Key Hosting Rules
- The finalist with the highest regular-season points hosts MLS Cup.
- If both finalists have the same points, the team with more wins will host.
- In case of a tie in wins, the better goal difference decides the host.
In the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs, nine teams from both the Eastern and Western Conferences are vying for glory, with 18 teams total. Columbus Crew, the defending MLS Cup champions, will aim to defend their title.
Playoff Structure
- Seeds 1-7 in each conference qualify for the Round One Best-of-3 series.
- Seeds 8-9 in each conference qualify for the Wild Card matches.
Fans can catch all playoff action on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV starting October 22-23 with the Wild Card matches.
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