The Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs begin on Wednesday, Oct. 22 with two Wild Card matches.

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Who plays?

To begin the 18-team playoff field, there are two single-game elimination matches (Eastern Conference No. 8 vs. No. 9; Western Conference No. 8 vs. No. 9) .

Eastern Conference

(8) Chicago Fire FC vs. (9) Orlando City

WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 8:30 pm ET

WHERE: SeatGeek Stadium

Western Conference

(8) Portland Timbers vs. (9) Real Salt Lake

WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 10:30 pm ET

WHERE: Providence Park

How does it work?

PK shootout: If a Wild Card game is tied at the end of regulation time (90 minutes), no extra time will be played . There will immediately be a penalty kick shootout to determine the winner.

Single elimination

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