Charlotte FC hosts Orlando City SC on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−04:00), or 17:00 UTC. The 2026 MLS regular-season match takes place at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The home club has also designated the afternoon fixture its Fan Appreciation Match, giving supporters an extra reason to arrive early.
Charlotte FC's official match listing and ticket information both give the 1:00 p.m. local kickoff. North Carolina will still be observing daylight saving time on October 31; the change back to standard time occurs the following day, November 1. That makes 1:00 p.m. EDT equal to 5:00 p.m. UTC, not 9:00 p.m. UTC. Check the official listing again before departing, as fixture schedules can change.
The match is listed for Apple TV. MLS says every match in its 2026 season is available with an Apple TV subscription, without a separate MLS Season Pass purchase. The standalone MLS Season Pass offering ended after the 2025 campaign. Availability, subscription terms and pricing depend on the viewer's territory and account.
To prepare, sign in to the Apple TV app on a supported device, confirm an active subscription and locate the Charlotte FC–Orlando City SC match ahead of kickoff. The league's official viewing guide provides subscription information and answers to common access questions. For television or radio simulcasts, rely on a match-specific announcement rather than assuming that an earlier Charlotte or Orlando broadcast arrangement applies here. No separate free-to-air channel for this fixture was confirmed in the official sources reviewed.
The game arrives during the closing stretch of the 2026 MLS regular season, when results may affect Eastern Conference standings, playoff qualification and postseason positioning. In an October playoff-scenarios update, Charlotte FC outlined how its final matches could determine both a postseason berth and seeding. Those scenarios are conditional, not an up-to-the-minute table, and may change after the midweek games.
Both teams also face a short turnaround. Charlotte FC's schedule includes a home match against CF Montréal on Wednesday, October 28, while Orlando City's official schedule places it against Chicago Fire FC on the same date. Saturday's meeting therefore follows another demanding matchday for both squads. Rotation, recovery and any disciplinary developments could shape the starting elevens.
Charlotte will have home-field support at Bank of America Stadium, while Orlando must manage another trip during a tightly packed portion of the calendar. The practical questions are whether Charlotte can make its home possession count and whether Orlando can turn transition moments and chances from open play into goals. Those are matchups to watch, not claims about how either team will actually line up.
Forward Idan Toklomati is a notable attacking name to monitor. Charlotte FC reported on October 17 that his 13th MLS goal of the season had set a new club single-season record. The club's report described his pressing and recent scoring form, but it does not establish his status or selection for October 31. Charlotte's club news also identifies Dean Smith as head coach in its late-season coverage.
Orlando's October 24 match report records a 2–2 draw with New York City FC and goals from Antoine Griezmann and Martín Ojeda. It also notes Ojeda reaching 50 goals across competitions for the club. These are useful recent form indicators, not a forecast of the lineup or scoring in Charlotte.
Confirmed starting lineups, match-specific injury updates and suspensions should be checked closer to kickoff. Previous player-status reports are not automatically valid for Saturday. For the latest official updates, use Charlotte FC's news page and Orlando City's news page. Neither a projected lineup nor an unverified absence should be treated as confirmed team news.
Charlotte FC is advertising October 31 as its Fan Appreciation Match and final regular-season home game. Its Fan Appreciation Week page mentions a pre-match gathering along Legends Row, between the Blue Cross NC East Gate and North Gate. The club also promotes a limited-edition T-shirt for early arrivals and a special concessions selection of five items priced below $5. These offerings may have quantity or availability limits, so fans should not count on a giveaway without checking the latest details.
Match tickets can be found through the club's official ticket page. Charlotte FC uses mobile tickets for stadium entry, so attendees should open and save their tickets in the approved app before reaching the gate. The club's mobile ticket guide explains the process.
For entrances, prohibited items and accessibility, consult the stadium A–Z guide. The guide lists North, South and Blue Cross NC East as the main entry gates. Specific parking, gate-opening and entertainment times for October 31 should be taken from the event's latest matchday advisory rather than from the timetable for a different home game.
Before watching or traveling, confirm three things: that the 1:00 p.m. EDT kickoff remains unchanged, that your Apple TV subscription gives you access where you are, and that both clubs have published their official matchday squads. For a live score, disciplinary decisions or a final result, use the MLS fixture page. This is a pre-match guide; no result is assumed before the game is played.
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