D.C. United vs. FC Cincinnati: October 24 MLS Kickoff, Availability and How to Watch

Updated October 24, 2026. D.C. United is scheduled to host FC Cincinnati at Audi Field on Saturday, October 24. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. in Washington, D.C. That is Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−04:00) on the event date, or 23:30 UTC on October 24. The latest official MLS player status report lists several players as out and two as questionable; check the final team sheets close to kickoff.

Match details at a glance

The fixture, venue, and 7:30 p.m. Eastern kickoff are confirmed by D.C. United’s October 24 match preview, the club’s 2026 schedule announcement, and Audi Field’s event listing. MLS also lists Audi Field on its match page.

Washington is still observing daylight saving time on October 24. The National Institute of Standards and Technology says the 2026 change back to standard time occurs November 1, so the match’s local time is EDT, not EST. Adding four hours to 7:30 p.m. EDT gives 23:30 UTC on the same date; there is no date change in UTC for this kickoff. This lets international readers compare the same event time without assuming a particular audience location.

Why this is the return fixture

This is the second and final D.C. United–FC Cincinnati meeting in the 2026 regular season. The clubs’ first game was originally scheduled for September 5 but was postponed; the teams played that rescheduled match at TQL Stadium on Wednesday, October 21. Cincinnati won 2–1. David Douděra opened the scoring in the 14th minute, Kimito Nono equalized for D.C. in the 38th, and Teenage Hadebe scored the winning goal in the 55th. D.C. United’s official recap confirms the score and scoring sequence.

Saturday’s fixture is a separate league match. The Wednesday score does not carry over as an aggregate total, and the October 24 game is not a two-leg playoff tie. It is the scheduled home leg at Audi Field. FC Cincinnati’s matchday preview describes the compressed home-and-away sequence and confirms the same date, kickoff, and stadium.

For pregame context, D.C. United’s match preview lists the Black-and-Red at 33 points and 13th in the Eastern Conference, with a 7-11-12 record. Cincinnati entered the weekend with 39 points and an overall 10-11-9 record; the club’s preview placed it eighth in the conference after Wednesday’s win. D.C. United was 5-5-5 at Audi Field, while Cincinnati was 2-7-6 on the road. These are snapshots published before Saturday’s kickoff, not final-season standings or a prediction of the result.

Injuries, availability, and suspensions

MLS’s Player Status Report for Matchday 32 lists D.C. United’s Hosei Kijima (lower leg), Louis Munteanu (lower leg), and Gabe Segal (lower leg) as out. Goalkeeper Sean Johnson is listed as questionable with a lower-leg issue. For FC Cincinnati, Tyrell Malacia (leg), Julián Malatini (leg), and Miles Robinson (leg) are listed as out; Ender Echenique (leg) is questionable. These are the league’s current reported statuses, not confirmation of the eventual starting lineups. The clubs can provide a later update, and the official team sheets remain the final pregame check.

The same October 24 MLS status report does not identify a suspended player for either D.C. United or FC Cincinnati. That is the latest published availability snapshot for this match; it is more useful for matchday planning than an older caution-warning list. Do not treat a past appearance or a player’s season statistics as proof that the player will be available or start.

How to watch D.C. United vs. FC Cincinnati

Apple TV is the official video option listed for the match. FC Cincinnati’s current tune-in notice lists Apple TV in English and Spanish and says subscribers in more than 100 countries and regions can access MLS matches. It also states that the standalone MLS Season Pass subscription has concluded. Open Apple TV and search for D.C. United vs. FC Cincinnati, then check the event page for its kickoff time and access details for your account and location. The club and MLS schedule listings confirm the platform, but the event page is the best last check before the broadcast.

Audio options vary by club and market. D.C. United lists live radio on the iHeartRadio app and Freedom 104.7 FM, with its local radio call also available through the MLS broadcast option in Apple TV. Cincinnati lists Fox Sports 1360 for English radio and La Mega Cincinnati 101.5 FM for Spanish radio. Its tune-in notice also names the English- and Spanish-language Apple TV commentary teams. These radio stations are local options; listeners outside their broadcast area should confirm app availability before kickoff.

Getting to Audi Field

Audi Field is at 100 Potomac Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20024. The stadium’s transportation guide identifies Navy Yard as the nearest Metrorail station on the Green Line and provides directions for transit, cycling, driving, and rideshare. On matchdays, rideshare pickups are directed near Nationals Park; follow the venue’s current instructions rather than arranging pickup on South Capitol Street.

If you are driving, check parking availability and traffic before leaving. Audi Field’s A–Z guide lists entry, accessibility, and bag rules. It says bags larger than 14 by 14 by 6 inches and backpacks are not allowed, with an exception for cinch bags that meet the size limit. Review the venue page for the current policy, gate opening time, and any matchday notices; kickoff time does not establish when gates open.

What to watch in the rematch

The October 21 match offers useful context, but it does not determine the Saturday result. D.C. had 51.4 percent possession and nine corner kicks in Cincinnati, compared with the hosts’ 48.6 percent possession and six corners, according to the official recap. Even so, Cincinnati won 2–1. Viewers can watch whether D.C. turns possession and set pieces into clear chances at home, and whether Cincinnati can create dangerous attacks again on the road. Those are match-watching cues based on the previous box score, not claims about either coach’s confirmed tactics.

Team sheets should clarify who starts after the short turnaround. D.C. United used Alex Bono in goal on Wednesday, while the latest MLS status report marks Sean Johnson questionable. The clubs’ official channels and the MLS match center are the places to check for confirmed lineups and live match events. No predicted formation should be mistaken for a confirmed lineup.

Matchday checklist

• Use Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. EDT (UTC−04:00) in Washington, D.C.; the UTC reference is 23:30 on October 24.
• Confirm the event remains at Audi Field and check the club or MLS listing for any official schedule change.
• Check Apple TV for the event page and your available audio or language option.
• Review the MLS availability report and wait for official team sheets before treating a lineup as confirmed.
• If attending, check Audi Field’s transit, rideshare, gate, accessibility, and bag information before setting out.

D.C. United vs. FC Cincinnati is scheduled for October 24 at Audi Field, with a 7:30 p.m. EDT kickoff (23:30 UTC) and Apple TV coverage. The return follows Cincinnati’s 2–1 win in the rescheduled October 21 meeting. Recheck the official match center, availability report, and venue updates on matchday for any final changes.

Sources checked for this update: NIST daylight saving time rules, the clubs’ official match previews, the MLS player status report, and official Audi Field event and transportation information.