The 2026 US Open Cup Round of 32 kicks off on Tuesday and Wednesday with 16 MLS teams going head-to-head against USL Championship and USL League One sides in the historic tournament.
All 16 matches will be streamed live on Paramount+. Eight games will also be available for free on CBS Sports Golazo Network and CBS Sports Network. The tournament winner will earn a spot in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup, with MLS teams having won the US Open Cup every year since 2000.
Tuesday’s games begin at 7 pm ET with the New England Revolution hosting Rhode Island FC at Centreville Bank Stadium. The Revolution enter the match with a 10-4-3 record in 2025, while Rhode Island FC are coming off a 5-1-2 start to their 2025 season.
At the same time, Austin FC will face Louisville City FC at Lynn Family Stadium. Austin has a 12-3-2 record this season, while Louisville is 7-4-1 in the 2025 USL season.
Detroit City FC will host Chicago Fire FC at Keyworth Stadium at 7:30 pm ET. Detroit is 6-5-1 in 2025 while Chicago enters with a 9-4-3 record.
Westchester SC and New York City FC will also play at 7:30 pm ET in Mount Vernon. NYCFC is 11-3-3 this season.
The night continues with Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs. Sporting Kansas City at 8 pm ET. SKC is 13-2-2 in 2025.
The final game of Tuesday night is Colorado Rapids vs. Union Omaha at 9:30 pm ET. Colorado has a 10-4-3 record while Omaha is 5-6-1.
On Wednesday, FC Naples will host Orlando City at 7 pm ET. Orlando is 12-3-2 this season.
Chattanooga FC faces Atlanta United at 7:30 pm ET in Tennessee. Atlanta is 11-4-2 in 2025.
Richmond Kickers will take on Columbus Crew at 7:30 pm ET. Columbus holds a 13-2-3 record.
Red Bull New York will face Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC at 7:30 pm ET. New York is 10-5-2.
Charlotte FC and Charlotte Independence will play at 7:30 pm ET at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex. The Independence are 6-5-1 in 2025.
The final game of the night is San Jose Earthquakes vs. Phoenix Rising FC at 10 pm ET. San Jose is 11-4-2 this season.
Circle the dates: the Round of 32 is the first major hurdle in the road to the Oct. 21 final. The next round will be announced after the full bracket is finalized following the April 14-15 matches.
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