FC Dallas vs. Columbus Crew: Oct. 28 Kickoff, Apple TV and Official Injury Report

Updated October 28, 2026, ahead of kickoff. FC Dallas host Columbus Crew on Wednesday, October 28, in the 2026 MLS regular season at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. The match remains scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−05:00) in Frisco, corresponding to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−04:00) on October 28 and 00:30 UTC on Thursday, October 29. Apple TV is the official video destination listed by FC Dallas. The significant new pregame development is MLS's Matchday 33 player status report, which identifies confirmed absences and two questionable Columbus players.

These are kickoff times, not publication or article-update timestamps. Central and Eastern U.S. locations are still observing daylight saving time on October 28. The match's date is October 28 in Frisco but October 29 in UTC. The official MLS fixture center and FC Dallas match guide are the primary places to confirm the schedule immediately before traveling or tuning in.

FC Dallas vs. Columbus Crew: Verified match details

New official injury and suspension update for Matchday 33

Major League Soccer's player status report for Wednesday, October 28 is the key addition to this article. It provides specific designations rather than inferred absences from recent lineups. The status report is a pregame snapshot: a player marked questionable has not been declared out, and it is not the same as a confirmed starting lineup.

For Dallas, the absence of Farrington and Sarver narrows the available group, but the report does not establish which replacements will start or how coach Eric Quill will organize the attack. For Columbus, Abou Ali and Camacho are listed out and Bangoura is suspended; Bailly and Méndez remain uncertain. It would be inaccurate to count either questionable player as a confirmed absence. The MLS live player availability page can provide later revisions, while the confirmed matchday lineup should settle who is actually available to play.

These MLS entries describe availability for this particular fixture, not a medical prognosis or a return date. The report does not give enough information to state how long a player will be sidelined. It also does not justify an invented predicted eleven. Check the official match center close to kickoff for starters, substitutes, and any late changes.

How to watch, listen, or follow the score

Watch the match on Apple TV

FC Dallas lists Apple TV for live video coverage, with English and Spanish broadcasts. Its pregame guide identifies Nate Bukaty and Devon Kerr for English-language coverage and Raul Guzman for Spanish-language coverage. Fans should open the official FC Dallas schedule or the club's watch guide to find the correct stream. Access, subscription conditions, and device compatibility should be checked through Apple TV rather than assumed for every country or account.

Listen on the club's channels

FC Dallas also advertises audio-style coverage through the FC Dallas app and its YouTube channel. Its guide schedules the broadcast to begin at 7:00 p.m. CDT (UTC−05:00) on October 28 in Frisco, 30 minutes before the scheduled match start, and names Ryan Figert, Steve Davis, and producer Sam Hale. This is an alternative for supporters who cannot watch a screen, but listeners should confirm that their intended platform is carrying the coverage when it begins.

Use the MLS match center for lineups and the final result

The MLS Dallas–Columbus match page is the most direct source for match status, lineups, substitutions and the official score. This update is being prepared before kickoff, so no final result is being reported. A score from an earlier Dallas–Columbus meeting, a speculative preview, or an unrelated October 28 MLS fixture must not be mistaken for the outcome of this game.

Where the teams stand entering the match

In the club's official pregame overview, Dallas are listed at 15 wins, seven losses and nine draws, totaling 54 points and second place in the Western Conference. Columbus are listed at 11 wins, 15 losses and five draws, totaling 38 points and tenth in the Eastern Conference. Those figures are a dated pregame snapshot, not a projection of how the table will look after all Matchday 33 fixtures.

Dallas come into this home contest after a 3–0 win over San Jose Earthquakes, according to the club's official match recap. The hosts have a favorable conference position and another opportunity to earn points in Frisco. But a stronger record is not a guarantee of victory, especially against an opponent with a concrete reason to pursue points late in the regular season.

Columbus have been chasing the Eastern Conference playoff positions. MLS's October 26 reporting highlighted Dylan Chambost as Player of the Matchday after three assists in a 4–2 victory over Toronto FC. The league announcement supplies useful context for his recent creative contribution, but it is not evidence of what he will do against Dallas. Nor does a single Dallas–Columbus result by itself establish a team's final playoff status without considering the remaining standings and tiebreakers.

What the availability update changes for viewers

Instead of assuming both teams will use their familiar personnel, look first for how Dallas fill the roles affected by Farrington's injury and Sarver's suspension. For Columbus, the decisions around Bailly and Méndez may matter for the balance of the side, but those decisions cannot be known from a questionable designation alone. The confirmed starting elevens, then the timing of any substitutions, will be more informative than unofficial predicted lineups.

During play, useful comparisons include how Dallas respond after losing possession, whether Columbus turn attacking restarts into clear chances, and which team is better able to manage the middle portion of the game. These are suggested things to watch, not assertions that one tactical plan has already been confirmed by either coach.

Attending at Toyota Stadium: Promotions, entry and parking

FC Dallas identifies the Columbus fixture as its final Three-Point Wednesday of the 2026 regular season. The official promotion announcement advertises $1 hot dogs and $3 beers at various participating concession stands. That does not mean every concession item or location has the promotional price. Tickets, transportation and parking are separate costs that supporters should include in their plans.

Toyota Stadium is undergoing renovations, and the stadium's current policies say the north and west sides are closed. Open entry points are listed as Gate D on the east side, Gate E just south of Gate D, and Gate G on the southwest side. Fans should check their assigned seating area and the stadium's latest entry guidance instead of approaching a closed concourse. Stadium rules and construction-related access can change, so the published map matters more than a past visit.

The official parking guidance lists $20 parking for non-season-ticket members in general parking lots for regular-season games, with cashless payments. Full Season Members have separate general-parking arrangements. The club states that lots generally open three hours before kickoff, and it advises arriving early because spaces are not guaranteed. Review the map and the clear-bag policy before leaving. Availability of individual tickets or a particular seat price has not been independently confirmed here.

What is confirmed, and what still needs verification?

• Confirmed: FC Dallas are scheduled to host Columbus Crew in Frisco on October 28 at 7:30 p.m. CDT (UTC−05:00), equivalent to October 29 at 00:30 UTC; the venue is Toyota Stadium.
• Confirmed: Apple TV is listed for video; the club advertises an audio option and the final regular-season Three-Point Wednesday promotion.
• Confirmed in the latest official pregame report: Farrington, Sarver, Abou Ali, Camacho, and Bangoura are out; Bailly and Méndez are questionable, not ruled out.
• Not confirmed in this pregame update: Starting lineups, whether the two questionable players will participate, any subsequent status changes, and the match's final score.

The practical takeaway is to use the new MLS player status report for the verified absences, the FC Dallas guide for kickoff and coverage, and the official match center for the starting elevens and result once available. The scheduled start and stadium details remain as previously listed; the newly documented player availability is the material change in this October 28 update.