Over the previous weekend, the Columbus Crew, FC Cincinnati, and LA Galaxy marked their places in the 2024 MLS playoffs, joining Inter Miami CF.

On Wednesday evening, three additional teams have the chance to secure their playoff spots:

➤ Los Angeles FC

• Must win, and FC Dallas must either lose or draw

➤ Colorado Rapids

• Must win, with FC Dallas losing or tying, and Austin FC must lose or tie

➤ Real Salt Lake

• Must win while Austin FC loses

What Matches are Happening on MLS Matchday 33?

(All matches can be viewed on the MLS Season Pass via Apple TV)

• Atlanta United vs. Inter Miami CF, 7:30 p.m. ET
• New England Revolution vs. CF Montréal, 7:30 p.m. ET
• New York City FC vs. Philadelphia Union, 7:30 p.m. ET
• Toronto FC vs. Columbus Crew, 7:30 p.m. ET
• Orlando City SC vs. Charlotte FC, 8:15 p.m. ET (FS1)
• Houston Dynamo FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC, 8:30 p.m. ET
• Sporting Kansas City vs. Colorado Rapids, 8:30 p.m. ET
• Minnesota United FC vs. FC Cincinnati, 8:30 p.m. ET
• Nashville SC vs. Chicago Fire FC, 8:30 p.m. ET
• Real Salt Lake vs. FC Dallas, 9:30 p.m. ET
• Los Angeles FC vs. Austin FC, 10:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
• Portland Timbers vs. LA Galaxy, 10:30 p.m. ET
• Seattle Sounders FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes, 10:30 p.m. ET

What is the Structure of the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs?

The 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs will feature a total of 18 teams, with the top nine from each conference earning spots.

The 8th and 9th place teams in each conference will engage in wild-card matches. The best seven teams will advance to the Round 1 best-of-three series.

When Do the MLS Playoffs Begin?

Here is the schedule for the playoffs:

• Oct. 3: Wild-card matches (single-elimination)
• Oct. 26-Nov. 10: Round 1 (best-of-three)
• Nov. 23-24: Conference semifinals (single-elimination)
• Nov. 30-Dec. 1: Conference finals (single-elimination)
• Dec. 7: MLS Cup (one-off match)

Current MLS Playoff Scene: Potential Matchups If the Season Ended Today

As we approach MLS Matchday 30, here are the projected matchups for the first round of the playoffs:

EASTERN CONFERENCE

➤ Teams that have booked playoff spots: Columbus Crew, FC Cincinnati, Inter Miami CF

Wild-card match:

• Toronto FC (8th seed) vs. D.C. United (9)

Round 1 (best-of-three):

• Inter Miami CF (1) vs. Winner of Toronto FC-D.C. United
• FC Cincinnati (2) vs. Charlotte FC (7)
• Columbus Crew (3) vs. New York City FC (6)
• New York Red Bulls (4) vs. Orlando City SC (5)

WESTERN CONFERENCE

➤ Teams that have booked playoff spots: LA Galaxy

Wild-card match:

• Portland Timbers (8th seed) vs. Minnesota United FC (9)

Round 1 (best-of-three):

• LA Galaxy (1) vs. Winner of Portland Timbers-Minnesota United FC
• Los Angeles FC (2) vs. Houston Dynamo FC (7)
• Colorado Rapids (3) vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (6)
• Real Salt Lake (4) vs. Seattle Sounders FC (5)

Who are the Favorites to Win the MLS Cup?

According to BetMGM, Inter Miami CF (+170) currently leads the odds to win the 2024 championship, followed by LA Galaxy (+700), Los Angeles FC (+700), Columbus Crew (+700), and FC Cincinnati (+1200).