Updated October 24, 2026: Atlanta United is scheduled to host Chicago Fire FC in the 2026 MLS regular season on Saturday, October 24. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time in Atlanta (EDT, UTC−04:00), which is 6:30 p.m. Central Daylight Time in Chicago (CDT, UTC−05:00) and 23:30 UTC. The game is set for Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and is listed for Apple TV.
Atlanta United’s match information and the stadium’s event listing give the first-team kickoff as 7:30 p.m. ET on October 24. Chicago Fire’s official schedule and match announcement list 6:30 p.m. CT. Since Atlanta is on Eastern Daylight Time and Chicago is on Central Daylight Time that Saturday, the times correspond to 23:30 UTC on October 24. The date does not roll over in either city.
The United States will still be observing daylight saving time at kickoff. NIST says the return to standard time occurs on the first Sunday in November, with clocks moving back at 2 a.m. local time. That change is after this fixture, so use EDT (UTC−04:00) for Atlanta and CDT (UTC−05:00) for Chicago on October 24. If you are following from another country, use the verified UTC time or check a trusted time-zone converter for your own location; do not apply the later standard-time offset to this match.
MLS lists its 2026 matches on Apple TV, and the league says its full 2026 season coverage, including MLS Cup Playoffs, is available live with an Apple TV subscription, with no blackouts and no additional MLS-specific charge. Open the Apple TV app or website, sign in with an active subscription, and search for Atlanta United vs. Chicago Fire FC or find the match under MLS. Check the event card before kickoff to confirm you have selected the October 24 fixture and that your device displays the intended start time.
Chicago Fire lists local audio coverage in English on wlsam.com and in Spanish on TUDN Chicago 106.7-HD2 and the Uforia by TREBEL app. These are radio or audio options, while Apple TV is the listed video stream. Availability of local audio streams can depend on the provider and your location. For the most current listing, check the MLS How to Watch page and Chicago’s official match announcement.
If the stream is not visible immediately, refresh the MLS section in the app and verify that your subscription is active. A saved reminder or calendar entry should use the date and time zone you actually follow: 23:30 UTC, 7:30 p.m. in Atlanta, or 6:30 p.m. in Chicago. Recheck the official match center on match day for any schedule notice and for live updates once play begins.
Atlanta United’s Friday, October 23 availability report names midfielder Will Reilly as out with an ankle injury. The club says the injury will keep him out for the remainder of the 2026 season. The report identifies no other Atlanta player as unavailable for this match, but an availability list is a snapshot and does not guarantee a particular starting lineup.
The current MLS Player Availability Report lists Chicago players André Franco, Robin Lod, and Sam Rogers as out, each with a lower-body designation. It lists Anzor Mekvabishvili as questionable with a lower-body issue. Separately, MLS’s Disciplinary Summary, dated October 20, says Chicago defender Jack Elliott is suspended for the October 24 match at Atlanta because of yellow-card accumulation. A suspension is distinct from an injury status. Check the MLS report and official lineup page near kickoff for any later change or the confirmed team sheets.
The official match center is the best place to follow the final lineups, match events, and result. The availability report can help explain who is listed as out or questionable, while the lineup page confirms which players have actually been selected to start or sit on the bench.
Chicago has already secured a place in the 2026 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. The Fire’s October 17 recap says the club clinched after a 1–0 loss to the New England Revolution; Chicago recorded a 14-10-6 record and 48 points at that stage and qualified for a second consecutive postseason. Atlanta’s October 23 availability preview says the team is still pursuing a playoff spot and needs a win to keep that possibility within reach.
Atlanta arrives after a 3–1 defeat to Inter Miami on October 17. The club’s recap describes an even opening stretch before Miami scored just before halftime and added two more goals after the break; Atlanta scored from a late penalty. Chicago also lost its latest match, falling 1–0 at New England, but its playoff berth was confirmed after that game. Those results make this an important regular-season finish for Atlanta, while Chicago enters with a postseason place secured. Standings and qualification scenarios can change as other matches are played, so consult MLS’s current table for the latest picture.
The match is scheduled for Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta United identifies October 24 as the club’s Pride Night match against Chicago. The club says a portion of purchases through its Pride Night ticket pack supports Pride Across the Peach State, an initiative that assists local Pride organizations around Georgia. Its event information also lists a pre-match All-Stripes supporters’ tailgate beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Fans attending in person should rely on the stadium and club pages for current ticket, entry, accessibility, parking, and transportation information. Mercedes-Benz Stadium provides official links for parking, directions, and MARTA, and event policies can vary. Check those pages before leaving rather than assuming a prior match’s arrival or bag rules apply unchanged.
Before setting out or opening the stream, confirm that the official schedule still shows the October 24 fixture, that your displayed time is tied to the correct zone, and that your ticket or Apple TV listing identifies Atlanta United vs. Chicago Fire FC. The club and league links below are the authoritative places to check for changes.
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