We have reached the final stage. MLS regular season, while the battle for the playoff spots picks up speed. After a one-month break dedicated to the League Cup, the domestic league starts again this weekend.

Inter Miami can mathematically secure their place in the postseason this weekend as they beat FC Cincinnati However, he will have to do without captain Leo Messi, as the Argentine is still out of action due to injury.

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On Thursday, the MLS confirmed the most important dates on the way to MLS Cup 2024 with the final on 7. December.

The playoff format will be completely identical to what we saw in the 2023 season, with a wildcard round, then a best-of-three first round playoff between conference rivals, semifinals and conference finals leading to the two finalists in the MLS Cup Final.

The traditional final round of the regular season, also known as Day of decision The decision is also clear, as the final decisive games in both conferences begin at the same time.

MLS End of Season/Playoff Schedule

MLS Decision Day 2024

The last day of the regular season will be next Saturday, October 19th. On this important day, we will find out which teams are confirmed for the postseason and which team is the best team. Shield winner.

Wild Card Round

The Wild Card matches are a single-game elimination match in each conference between the numbers 8 and 9, hosted by the higher-seeded team. These games will take place on Wednesday, October 23rd, with the winners moving on to a best-of-three series against their No. 1 conference team.

Best-of-3 game series (first playoff round)

The eight teams in each conference have already been determined and the first round of playoffs begins. The top-ranked team will play the first game at home, the second game will be played at the home stadium of the lowest-ranked team and in the case of a third game, the top-ranked team will return to the conference’s home stadium. These duels will take place from Saturday, October 26th and are expected to end on November 10th.

Semifinals and conference finals

Since there are still four teams left in each conference at this stage, the playoffs will again consist of a series of just one game. The Conference Semifinals will be held on Saturday, November 23rd and Sunday, November 24th. The Conference Finals will be held on Saturday, November 30th and Sunday, December 1st.

MLS Cup

One week after the Conference Finals comes the grand finale of the 2024 MLS Cup. December 7th.