Nashville SC vs. New York Red Bulls: Nov. 1 Kickoff, Apple TV, Injuries and Suspensions

Match status: Scheduled; pre-match information checked November 1, 2026 (UTC). Nashville SC host Red Bull New York, also widely called the New York Red Bulls, at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday, November 1. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−06:00) in Nashville, equivalent to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−05:00) in New York and 21:30 UTC. Apple TV is the official streaming destination listed by MLS and the clubs. The game has not yet kicked off at this update, so no final score or starting lineup is confirmed.

Nashville SC vs. New York Red Bulls: Date, time and venue

The official MLS fixture page, Nashville SC match preview and Red Bull New York match preview agree on the teams, venue, November 1 date and broadcast. Nashville moved the fixture from its originally announced October 31 date to November 1; the club rescheduling announcement explains that change. An older calendar still displaying Saturday should not be used to plan attendance or viewing.

Confirmed player availability: Injuries and suspensions

New official information: MLS's Matchday 34 player status report, covering October 31 and November 1, lists three Red Bull New York players as unavailable for Sunday's match. Justin Che is out with a knee injury; Ronald Donkor is out through suspension; and Dylan Nealis is out through suspension. The report gives Nashville SC a listing of “None,” meaning it names no unavailable Nashville players for this round. That is the scope of the league's status report, not a guarantee that every player will be selected or play.

These are confirmed availability designations, not a projected lineup. In particular, Donkor is among the Red Bulls players highlighted in the league's broader season preview, but his suspension means he should not be presented as an available option for this match. Coaches may still make selection and tactical changes for other reasons. The final starting elevens and substitutes should be confirmed against official matchday team sheets, rather than predictions published before kickoff.

How to watch and listen

Apple TV is the broadcaster shown in the MLS match preview and both clubs' game information. The visiting club's preview specifies English- and Spanish-language coverage starting at 4:30 p.m. EST (21:30 UTC), with Evan Weston and Dax McCarty on English commentary and Alejandro Figueredo and Daniel Chapela on Spanish commentary. Viewers should check the event listing within Apple TV and the service's currently applicable viewing terms for their region; the listing does not by itself establish that access is free in every country.

Audio options published before the match include Nashville's 104.5 The Zone and Red Bulls Radio in English through the club app and website. The Red Bulls say their radio countdown starts at 4:00 p.m. EST (21:00 UTC), 30 minutes before kickoff. Access may vary by location and platform. Check the New York club preview or Nashville streaming guidance for official links.

Why the time zone matters on November 1

Sunday is also the date daylight saving time ends in most of the United States in 2026. According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, clocks change at 2:00 a.m. in the affected local time zone on November 1. Because kickoff is in the afternoon, Nashville has already returned to CST (UTC−06:00) and New York to EST (UTC−05:00). Using Saturday's daylight time offset would show the wrong local kickoff hour. The fixed international reference is 21:30 UTC on November 1, 2026, with no calendar-date change in either Nashville or New York.

What is at stake for Nashville?

Nashville enter as the 2026 Supporters' Shield winners, having already secured the league's best regular-season record. MLS's pre-match statistics put B.J. Callaghan's team on 71 points from 32 games, with 21 wins, three losses and eight draws. Winning this fixture would take Nashville to 74 points, tying the MLS single-season points record set by Inter Miami CF in 2024. This is a potential milestone, not one already achieved against New York.

The hosts are also looking to finish their home regular-season slate unbeaten. The league lists a record of 14 wins and two draws at GEODIS Park before this game. Nashville's previous league match was a 0-0 draw against the Philadelphia Union after clinching the Shield. The club has announced a Supporters' Shield trophy presentation for after Sunday's final whistle, regardless of the need to wait for a verified match score.

Players to watch for the hosts

MLS highlights captain Hany Mukhtar, striker Sam Surridge, creator Cristian Espinoza and goalkeeper Brian Schwake. In the league preview, Surridge has 18 goals, Espinoza has 14 assists and Schwake has 15 shutouts. These numbers describe the season entering the fixture. They do not indicate that any individual will start, score or play a full match on November 1.

What is at stake for Red Bull New York?

The visitors enter with 39 points from 32 matches (11 wins, 15 losses and six draws), listed tenth in the Eastern Conference in the official preview. They remain in a contest for the postseason positions. Their previous match was a 3-2 defeat against New England, with goals from Julian Hall and Cade Cowell. Hall has 12 league goals and five assists entering this round, while young midfielder Adri Mehmeti provided two assists in that New England game.

MLS explains that New York can be eliminated this weekend if it loses in Nashville and Columbus Crew beat D.C. United. Other combinations can affect the playoff race, especially if the Red Bulls draw. The official playoff scenarios should be read alongside the latest results elsewhere, rather than treating an isolated pregame standing as a final postseason verdict.

How the absences may affect the matchup

Donkor's suspension takes a productive contributor out of the visitors' available group: MLS credited him with 11 assists entering the match. The absence of Donkor and Nealis also gives New York's coaching staff fewer options, but the precise replacements, formation and roles are not established by the availability report. Nashville's unbeaten home record offers context for the fixture; it is not proof of how the game will finish. New York's club preview notes that Nashville were held scoreless in seven of the previous nine regular-season meetings, another reason to avoid treating a forecast as a result.

Attending GEODIS Park

The official Nashville SC matchday guide gives the venue address as 501 Benton Ave, Nashville, TN 37203. Gates are scheduled to open at 2:00 p.m. CST (20:00 UTC), and on-campus parking lots at 12:30 p.m. CST (18:30 UTC). These times are part of the published game-day plan; fans should recheck club and stadium notices before traveling.

Nashville has designated the event its Fan Appreciation Match. The club fan-event information details giveaways and a trophy lift after the match, with activities around the stadium before kickoff. The matchday guide also covers transit, parking and rideshare arrangements. If using rideshare or planning to drive, follow the current stadium instructions instead of assuming that a prior pickup location or lot assignment remains in effect.

Live score, lineups and final result

No final score is available at this pre-match update. The match is scheduled for 21:30 UTC on November 1 and has not been reported as completed in the official material checked. A 0-0 display on a pre-match score page can simply be an unplayed placeholder. For the live score, confirmed lineups, goals, cards and eventual final whistle, consult the official MLS match center. Any result-based playoff interpretation should be revisited after this game and other relevant fixtures have ended.

Official sources

• MLS match center — schedule, match status and result when available.
• MLS player status report for October 31–November 1 — Nashville and Red Bull New York absences.
• MLS fixture preview — stakes, pre-match records and viewing.
• Nashville SC matchday guide — venue, gate and parking information.
• Red Bull New York preview — scheduled broadcast and match background.
• NIST daylight saving time rules — November 1 time conversion.