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

Updated October 24, 2026. The Portland Timbers host Charlotte FC in a 2026 MLS regular-season match at Providence Park on Saturday, October 24. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. PDT (UTC−07:00) in Portland and 10:30 p.m. EDT (UTC−04:00) in Charlotte. The same moment is 02:30 UTC on Sunday, October 25. The clubs list Apple TV as the viewing destination.

Portland Timbers vs. Charlotte FC: fixture details

Portland’s official matchday preview gives a 7:30 p.m. PT kickoff and names Providence Park as the setting. Charlotte FC’s viewing guide lists 10:30 p.m. ET. On October 24, daylight saving time remains in effect in both cities: Portland uses Pacific Daylight Time, UTC−07:00, and Charlotte uses Eastern Daylight Time, UTC−04:00. The UTC date rolls over to Sunday even though the match takes place Saturday evening in both cities.

Latest injury and suspension information

For this update, the latest relevant league source is the MLS Player Status Report for Matchday 32, which covers Saturday, October 24. It lists the following players as out for the Saturday slate:

• Charlotte FC: Nimfasha Berchimas (lower body), Brandt Bronico (lower body), Will Cleary (illness), Archie Goodwin (lower body), and Aron John (upper body).
• Portland Timbers: Alex Bonetig (shoulder), Brandon Bye (knee), Zac McGraw (back), and Juan Mosquera (foot/ankle).

Those are the designations and reason labels shown in the league report; they are not a substitute for a final starting lineup. Availability can change, and an “out” listing does not establish a return date. The report does not include a player marked questionable for either club in its Saturday entries. Check the official match or lineup pages closer to kickoff for the confirmed XI and any late changes.

The report does not list a Portland or Charlotte player as suspended for this Saturday match. MLS’s separate disciplinary summary, marked as of October 20, names suspensions for other clubs and identifies Charlotte players Djibril Diani, David Schnegg, and Ashley Westwood as one caution away from a suspension or fine. A caution warning is not itself a suspension. If a new disciplinary notice is published, use the league’s latest notice rather than an older summary.

How to watch Portland vs. Charlotte

Both clubs list Apple TV for the match. Portland’s preview says the 2026 season is available with an Apple TV subscription, and Charlotte’s match-specific guide links viewers to Apple TV. Apple’s MLS viewing page explains how to find live and on-demand matches in the app and on the web. Apple says MLS games and programming moved into the Apple TV subscription for 2026; the standalone MLS Season Pass ended after the 2025 season. Subscription and MLS availability can vary by country or region, so confirm that the match appears in the Apple TV app for your account before kickoff.

For audio, Portland’s matchday notice lists 94.7 FM KNRK in English and La GranD 1150 AM/93.5 FM in Spanish. Charlotte’s guide lists WFNZ 92.7 FM in English and 106.1 FM (WOLS) in Spanish. These are station options for the clubs’ respective radio markets. If you are listening elsewhere, check local station coverage and the clubs’ official broadcast pages for an available stream.

What fans should know about Providence Park

Portland is the home side, and the official venue listing is Providence Park in Portland, Oregon. The Timbers’ matchday preview says the first 10,000 fans through the gates will receive a commemorative patch for the stadium’s centennial. The notice also points to the PTFC Authentics shop near Toyota Gate C. These are matchday details from the club; confirm availability and entry arrangements with the Timbers before traveling.

The scheduled 7:30 p.m. start is kickoff, not a published gate-opening time. The match listing does not specify when gates open. If attending, check your ticket and the Timbers’ current Providence Park guest guide for entry, permitted items, and stadium information, and allow time for screening. Do not rely on an old venue post for a current policy. Keep the ticket accessible on your phone and review the club’s matchday page for any same-day notices.

Quick checks before kickoff

• Use Saturday, October 24, for the local match date in Portland and Charlotte; use Sunday, October 25, for the 02:30 UTC listing.
• Keep the city and offset attached to each clock time: Portland is PDT (UTC−07:00), while Charlotte is EDT (UTC−04:00).
• Open the Apple TV match page early enough to confirm access, or use the listed local radio stations.
• Check the latest MLS availability report and official lineups for changes after this update.
• If attending, follow the latest Timbers matchday and Providence Park guest information for entry details.

For the official fixture and any schedule changes, see the MLS match listing, Charlotte FC’s lineups page, and the clubs’ matchday notices. These sources distinguish the scheduled kickoff and venue from information that may only be confirmed nearer to the game.