Chicago, IL, November 8, 2026 — Chicago Fire FC has officially released the schedule for their upcoming 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One series. The team is set to face Charlotte FC in a best-of-3 format. The announcement details the matchups for the initial stage of the postseason tournament.

The specific dates and times for the games have been made public by the club. As per the announced schedule, the series will be contested between Chicago Fire FC and Charlotte FC. This Round One playoff matchup is a best-of-3 series, meaning the first team to win two games will advance to the next round of the MLS Cup Playoffs.

Further details regarding the venue for each game were not explicitly provided in the announcement, nor were the specific broadcast channels. The exact order of home and away games within the series was also not detailed in the information released. The club has confirmed that the series will take place as part of the 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs.

This marks a significant point in the MLS season as teams compete for the championship title. The performance of both Chicago Fire FC and Charlotte FC in the regular season led them to qualify for this postseason competition. Fans are expected to follow the series closely as the playoff structure narrows the field of contenders. The schedule release indicates that the team is preparing for the commencement of this critical playoff phase.

No additional information was provided regarding potential tie-breaking procedures beyond the best-of-3 format, or any specific team news related to player availability for the series. The current summary focuses solely on the announcement of the playoff series schedule against Charlotte FC.


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