FC Dallas vs. Portland Timbers: 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One Schedule Announced

FC Dallas vs. Portland Timbers: 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One Schedule Announced

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FC Dallas will host the opening match of their Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One series on Saturday, Nov. 21, according to an announcement from Major League Soccer.

The second-seeded Dallas side faces the seventh-seeded Portland Timbers in a best-of-three series. The schedule, reported by fcdallastickets.com and mlssoccer.com, outlines a home-away-home format designed to ensure both clubs host at least one match.

The stakes for this matchup are high. Under the current playoff structure, the first team to secure two victories advances to the Conference Semifinals. If a match ends in a tie during regulation, no extra time will be played; instead, teams will move directly to penalty kicks to decide the winner, per mlssoccer.com.

The series begins at Toyota Stadium in Frisco. Fans can catch the action on Apple TV, with the FC Dallas Radio Network also providing coverage for the home opener.

FC Dallas vs. Portland Timbers: 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One Schedule Announced
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The schedule for the series is as follows:

Match Date Location Time (CT) Broadcast Channels
Game 1 Saturday, Nov. 21 Toyota Stadium 3:00 p.m. Apple TV, FC Dallas Radio Network
Game 2 Saturday, Nov. 28 Providence Park 9:30 p.m. Apple TV, FS1, FOX Deportes, FC Dallas Radio Network
Game 3 (If necessary) Wednesday, Dec. 2 Toyota Stadium TBD Apple TV

For the second match in Portland, bigdsoccer.com notes the game will take place at Providence Park. This late-night kickoff on Nov. 28 offers a different atmosphere as the series shifts to the Timbers’ home turf.

Should the series reach a deciding third game, FC Dallas will return home on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The kickoff time for that potential matchup has not yet been determined.

This series is just one component of a broader playoff bracket. The Western Conference action begins with the Dallas-Portland series following the conclusion of the Wild Card matches on Nov. 19.

The tournament is structured to build momentum toward the 2026 MLS Cup presented by Audi. That championship match is scheduled for primetime on Friday, Dec. 18. While most playoff matches are centralized on Apple TV, select games will also be available through traditional broadcasters like FS1 and FOX Deportes.

The playoff format provides a global viewing experience. states that matches are available in more than 100 countries and regions via Apple TV, offering English and Spanish commentary for every game.

Tickets for the first home match at Toyota Stadium are currently available through the official FC Dallas ticketing site.

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