Major League Soccer's regular season concluded on November 8, 2026, with a dramatic Decision Day that determined the final standings and playoff picture. The league's last matchday featured simultaneous kickoffs across all venues, producing decisive results that shaped postseason qualification and seeding.
Decision Day traditionally serves as the culmination of the MLS regular season, with all teams playing their final matches at the same time to preserve competitive integrity. The 2026 edition delivered the high-stakes drama the format is designed to create, as clubs battled for playoff berths, home-field advantage, and favorable first-round matchups.
Final standings from the day will determine the bracket for the MLS Cup Playoffs, with the top teams from each conference earning byes and home-field advantage through the early rounds. The postseason tournament leads to MLS Cup, the league's championship final.
