Portland Timbers vs. Charlotte FC: Kickoff, Injuries and How to Watch

Updated October 24, 2026. The Portland Timbers are scheduled to host Charlotte FC in a 2026 MLS regular-season match at Providence Park. Kickoff is Saturday, October 24, at 7:30 p.m. in Portland, Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−07:00). That same moment is Sunday, October 25, at 02:30 UTC. The official club listings continue to show Providence Park and Apple TV. MLS has published a Matchday 32 availability report with player absences, while Charlotte’s official lineup page has not posted the starting XIs at this check.

Kickoff time, date and venue

The Portland date is Saturday evening, but the UTC date is already Sunday because UTC is seven hours ahead of Portland on October 24. Pacific Daylight Time is the correct zone label for the venue on match night. The United States’ 2026 daylight saving period runs from March 8 through November 1, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. That means the match is not at 7:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Use the Portland date and zone when setting a local reminder, or use 02:30 UTC for a single international reference.

The Timbers’ matchday announcement confirms the Saturday home fixture and says the first 10,000 fans through the gates are scheduled to receive a Providence Park centennial commemorative patch. Attendees should use the club’s matchday page for entry, ticket and stadium information, since matchday operations can change independently of the kickoff listing.

Where to watch or listen

The official match listings name Apple TV as the streaming option. Charlotte FC’s how-to-watch notice identifies Apple TV for the match, and Portland’s matchday guide also directs viewers to Apple TV. Check the match tile in the app before kickoff and make sure your subscription is active. The club listings provide the most reliable match-specific reference if a viewing detail changes.

Both clubs also list local radio options. Portland lists English coverage on KNRK 94.7 FM and Spanish-language coverage on La GranD 1150 AM/93.5 FM. Charlotte lists WFNZ 92.7 FM in English and 106.1 FM (WOLS) in Spanish. These are market-specific stations; use the clubs’ official watch pages to check audio instructions and availability in your area.

Confirmed team news and lineups

MLS’s Matchday 32 Player Status Report lists the following players as out for the Saturday slate:

The report does not mark a Portland or Charlotte player as suspended. Availability reporting can be revised, and an “out” designation does not by itself reveal a player’s role or replacement. Charlotte’s official lineup page was still blank at the latest check, so neither starting XI is confirmed here. Revisit it closer to kickoff rather than treating a recent appearance or an injury report as proof that someone will start.

One confirmed attacking storyline is Idan Toklomati’s recent contribution for Charlotte. He scored and assisted in the club’s 2–2 draw at Philadelphia on October 17, and his goal was his 13th of the MLS regular season, setting a Charlotte single-season record. He was also named to the MLS Team of the Matchday. That makes him a player to watch if selected, but it is not a lineup announcement; the club’s final team sheet will settle his status for this match.

Playoff picture and recent form

The result counts toward the MLS conference standings. Charlotte FC’s official pre-match scenario lists three ways it can secure a playoff berth on October 24: a win or draw against Portland, a draw between Columbus Crew and Toronto FC, or a draw or loss for Red Bull New York against Inter Miami CF. Because the other matches are scheduled earlier in the day, their outcomes may settle Charlotte’s status before kickoff. Check the scores and the official MLS conference standings before relying on a scenario written before those games finish.

Portland also has ground to make up. Charlotte’s match preview described the Timbers as 11th in the Western Conference, five points behind ninth-place Colorado, and winless across their previous seven matches (0-4-3) entering this fixture. The Timbers drew 0–0 with Colorado on October 17, according to Portland’s club coverage. Those figures explain why the home side needs points, but they do not guarantee how this match will play out. Charlotte’s objective is also broader than simply qualifying: its preview says the club can improve its playoff position over the remaining schedule.

This is only the second meeting between Portland and Charlotte. Charlotte’s club-published playoff scenario notes that their first match was on May 4, 2024, at Bank of America Stadium, where Charlotte won 2–0. The return fixture moves to Providence Park, giving Portland the home setting for a late-season meeting with postseason consequences for both clubs.

What to check before kickoff

• For Portland time, set the reminder for Saturday, October 24, at 7:30 p.m. PDT (UTC−07:00). The UTC listing is Sunday, October 25, at 02:30 UTC.
• Check the official lineup page for confirmed starters and substitutes. At the time of this update, the starting XIs were not posted.
• Review the latest MLS Player Status Report for any availability changes, and consult the MLS disciplinary summary if it has been published.
• Confirm Apple TV access in advance, or check the local radio frequencies published by either club.
• Refresh the standings and results from earlier matches to see whether Charlotte’s playoff berth has been clinched before kickoff.

For the primary match references, use the official MLS match page, the Timbers’ matchday notice, Charlotte FC’s watch page and the league’s current availability report. Together they confirm the scheduled venue, timing, listed broadcast and the latest published availability information; lineups remain a matchday update.