2026 USL Championship Playoffs
90 neighborhoods.
1 city.
All in.
Every neighborhood. Every voice. Everything we’ve got. Our playoff road starts in Louisville. Pittsburgh, let’s get behind the Hounds for 1 MORE.
Eastern Conference Quarterfinals
Away match · Louisville
No. 5 seed · Away
Pittsburgh
Riverhounds SC
No. 4 seed · Home
Louisville
City FC
This is an away match. The Riverhounds are not selling tickets for this game. Cheer on the Hounds in Pittsburgh at the watch party hosted by The Steel Army.
Quarterfinal watch party
On the road.
Together at home.
The Hounds are heading to Louisville. Pittsburgh is coming together on Butler. Join The Steel Army at The Pitch on Butler to watch the Conference Quarterfinals and cheer on the Black & Gold.
Hosted by The Steel Army
The Pitch
on Butler
Friday, October 30
Match kickoff: 6:30 p.m. ET
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC at Louisville City FC
Eastern Conference Quarterfinals
2026 Riverhounds playoff hype video
The 2026 playoff road
One round.
Then one more.
First up: Louisville away.
All later-round dates, opponents, kickoff times and venues
are TBD. Future matches depend on advancement.
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01
Oct 30 Friday · 6:30 p.m. ETAway
Conference Quarterfinals
No. 5 Pittsburgh at No. 4 Louisville City FC
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02
TBD Date & kickoff TBDTBD
Conference Semifinals
Opponent & venue TBD · If Pittsburgh advances
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03
TBD Date & kickoff TBDTBD
Conference Final
Opponent & venue TBD · If Pittsburgh advances
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04
TBD Date & kickoff TBDTBD
USL Championship Final
Opponent & venue TBD · If Pittsburgh advances
Additional playoff information will be announced as matchups are confirmed.
Potential home playoff matches
Ready for
what comes next.
The quarterfinal is away at Louisville. Any later home match depends on advancement and seeding. Dates, opponents, venues and ticket availability are TBD.
Playoff ticket & bundle inquiries
Interested in a potential home playoff match? Contact the Riverhounds ticketing team for information about ticket and bundle options if a home match is confirmed.
These inquiries are for potential Riverhounds home playoff matches. The Riverhounds are not selling tickets for the away quarterfinal at Louisville.
Season ticket holders
The October 30 quarterfinal is an away match. Pay As We Play applies to Riverhounds home playoff matches only.
For questions about your playoff invoice, your seats or Pay As We Play for a potential home match, check Account Manager or contact your ticket representative.
Groups & suites
Bring your team, coworkers, clients, family or friends together if the Hounds host a later playoff round. Ask about group seating or suite options for a potential home match.
Choose “Group Tickets” or “Suite Experience” in the inquiry form and mention the 2026 playoffs. Availability depends on a home match being confirmed and remaining inventory. Submitting an inquiry does not reserve seats or a suite.
Questions? ticketing@riverhounds.com · 412-865-GOAL
From the 2025 playoffs
This is what
we come back for.
For the nights that stay with you.
For the people beside you.
For 1 MORE.
