Columbus Crew vs. Toronto FC: October 24 Kickoff Time Changed, How to Watch

Columbus Crew vs. Toronto FC is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. in Columbus, Ohio (Eastern Daylight Time, EDT, UTC−04:00), or 19:30 UTC. Columbus will host the Major League Soccer regular-season match at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. The key scheduling update is that the Crew moved kickoff one hour later, from the previously announced 2:30 p.m. EDT start.

The new time and the primary ways to follow the game come directly from Columbus Crew’s official kickoff announcement. Supporters with tickets, viewing plans, or travel arrangements should use the revised start rather than older calendar entries or announcements.

Columbus Crew vs. Toronto FC: confirmed fixture details

Why is kickoff now at 3:30 p.m.?

The club explicitly announced a move from 2:30 p.m. EDT to 3:30 p.m. EDT for the October 24 Toronto FC game. That is a one-hour scheduling change, not a timezone conversion. Fans who saved the earlier time should update their reminders, especially if they are traveling to the stadium or arranging a group watch.

The club announcement establishes the new kickoff but does not specify a reason for the adjustment. It would therefore be misleading to attribute the change to television scheduling, stadium operations, team travel, or any other cause without a separate official statement.

On October 24, Columbus is still observing daylight saving time. The Eastern Daylight Time offset is UTC−04:00, so adding four hours to 3:30 p.m. yields 7:30 p.m. UTC (19:30 UTC). Toronto is also on EDT that day, meaning supporters there have the same 3:30 p.m. local clock time. The calendar date remains October 24 in Columbus, Toronto and UTC.

Where to watch or listen to Columbus Crew vs. Toronto FC

Watch on Apple TV

Apple TV is the confirmed video option on the Crew’s official listing. Open the Apple TV app or website and look for the October 24 Columbus Crew–Toronto FC fixture. The match is not listed in the club's announcement as airing on a separate local broadcast television channel, so do not assume another network carries it.

Service availability, subscription requirements, supported devices, and language options can differ by territory and account. Viewers should confirm access in Apple TV before kickoff rather than relying on an old MLS Season Pass description or an unofficial streaming link.

Listen in English or Spanish

For listeners who prefer radio, the club identifies Alt 105.7 FM and the iHeartRadio app as English-language options. Its Spanish-language listing includes La Mega 103.1 FM and 107.1 FM plus the La Mega app. FM coverage varies with location, while app streams can have geographical restrictions or rights-related interruptions. These outlets provide alternatives for fans who cannot watch video.

Going to ScottsMiracle-Gro Field?

This is a Columbus home match, not a neutral-site contest or a Toronto home fixture. The official announcement names ScottsMiracle-Gro Field as the venue and links to ticket information. For supporters attending in person, the practical implication of the one-hour change is straightforward: review the time printed in any saved itinerary, email, or calendar reminder and check your ticket details for updated event information.

Use the official Columbus Crew match center for match-specific information and the Columbus Crew’s official kickoff announcement for the revised kickoff. The advertised kickoff does not by itself confirm when gates open, when parking lots open, or when stadium services begin. Follow the club’s current matchday instructions rather than calculating these operational times from kickoff.

What to check as matchday approaches

The starting time and advertised broadcast channels are confirmed, but team selections and other game-specific details can be finalized closer to kickoff. When published, the official lineup page is the appropriate first stop for starting elevens and substitutes. Avoid treating a predicted lineup on a third-party site as an official selection.

Likewise, last-minute changes to availability, the matchday squad, or individual player status should be verified through the teams and league. The fixture page is a useful place to look for live match developments, but a scheduled fixture should not be described as already played or assigned a final score before the game has finished.

If you are comparing schedules, note that October 24 at 2:30 p.m. EDT is obsolete for this fixture. The correct time to enter into a calendar in Columbus or Toronto is 3:30 p.m. EDT. For an international calendar, the unambiguous reference is October 24, 2026, at 19:30 UTC. This distinction helps prevent missed starts when devices automatically apply timezone settings.

Final matchday reminder

Columbus Crew host Toronto FC on Saturday, October 24, 2026, with the officially revised 3:30 p.m. EDT (19:30 UTC) kickoff at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Apple TV is the confirmed viewing destination, with Alt 105.7/iHeartRadio for English-language radio and La Mega for Spanish-language radio. Check the official club fixture page before leaving for the venue or starting your stream in case the club issues another matchday update.