MLS Standings: Essential Insights into the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs
MLS Standings and Playoff Format Overview
Major League Soccer's latest update on MLS standings brings exciting news about the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs. Today, the league outlined the schedule and structure for the playoffs and the highly anticipated MLS Cup 2024 presented by Audi. Every playoff match will be broadcasted through MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, with select games available on FOX Sports and TSN.
Playoff Structure
- 28 clubs will compete on the final regular-season matchday.
- Wild Card matches feature single-game elimination for No. 8 vs. No. 9 seeds.
- The winners proceed to a Best-of-3 Series in Round One against the conference's top seed.
All participating teams in Round One earn at least one home game:
- Game 1: Higher seed hosts
- Game 2: Lower seed hosts
- Game 3 (if necessary): Higher seed hosts
After FIFA's November international window, the single-elimination Conference Semifinals follow, hosted by teams with superior records. The playoffs conclude with MLS Cup 2024, hosted by the finalist with the best regular-season record.
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