The 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is down to its final four. On Wednesday, September 16, a Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network doubleheader decides who reaches the October 21 final: Columbus Crew host Orlando City SC, and the Colorado Rapids host St. Louis CITY SC. Below is the bracket, the semifinal dates and TV, the path to the final, and a free printable bracket you can fill in as the two matches play out.
2026 U.S. Open Cup: Quick Facts
- Round: semifinals, the final four of the oldest cup competition in American soccer
- Semifinal date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026, a two-game doubleheader
- Semifinal 1: Columbus Crew vs. Orlando City SC, 7:00 PM ET
- Semifinal 2: Colorado Rapids vs. St. Louis CITY SC, 9:30 PM ET
- Where to watch: CBS Sports Network and Paramount+ (both matches)
- Final: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, hosted by the Columbus vs. Orlando winner
Semifinal Schedule and TV
| Semifinal | Matchup | Kickoff (ET) | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| SF1 | Columbus Crew (host) vs. Orlando City SC | 7:00 PM | CBSSN, Paramount+ |
| SF2 | Colorado Rapids (host) vs. St. Louis CITY SC | 9:30 PM | CBSSN, Paramount+ |
Both semifinals are played Wednesday, September 16, back to back on the same broadcast. The higher seed hosts each game, and the winners advance to a single-game final.
Path to the October 21 Final
The two September 16 winners meet in the 2026 U.S. Open Cup final on Wednesday, October 21. The winner of Columbus Crew vs. Orlando City SC hosts the final under the tournament’s East region hosting priority, so the East semifinal doubles as a play-in for home advantage in the title game. Lift the cup and you also claim a berth in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Printable U.S. Open Cup Bracket
Download the free printable bracket below. It has both semifinals and the final on one page with score lines, so you can fill it in on September 16 and again for the October 21 final.
The 2026 Field, and MLS Returns in Full for 2027
The 2026 edition ran with a reduced Major League Soccer presence, which is why the final four is a mix of MLS sides that opted in. That changes next year: all 27 eligible MLS clubs are set to return to the U.S. Open Cup for 2027, the competition’s fullest field in years. For 2026, though, the trophy runs through these four, and the road ends October 21.
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2026 U.S. Open Cup FAQ
When are the 2026 U.S. Open Cup semifinals?
Both semifinals are Wednesday, September 16, 2026: Columbus Crew vs. Orlando City SC at 7:00 PM ET, and Colorado Rapids vs. St. Louis CITY SC at 9:30 PM ET, on CBS Sports Network and Paramount+.
When is the 2026 U.S. Open Cup final?
The final is Wednesday, October 21, 2026, hosted by the winner of the Columbus Crew vs. Orlando City SC semifinal.
Who is left in the 2026 U.S. Open Cup?
Four teams remain: Columbus Crew, Orlando City SC, Colorado Rapids, and St. Louis CITY SC.
How can I watch the U.S. Open Cup semifinals?
Both semifinals air on CBS Sports Network and stream on Paramount+ as a September 16 doubleheader.
