Last checked: November 6, 2026, 12:51 p.m. UTC.
Red Bull New York hosts Atlanta United FC on Saturday, November 7, for the clubs’ final match of the 2026 MLS regular season. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−05:00; 21:00 UTC) at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. The playoff picture is settled for both teams: New York has been eliminated, while Atlanta will finish outside the postseason field. The result can still affect each club’s final place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Highlights
The match is set for Saturday, November 7, at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. Red Bull New York’s official preview lists kickoff at 4 p.m. ET. Because U.S. daylight saving time ends on November 1 in 2026, Eastern time on match day is standard time: 4 p.m. EST (UTC−05:00), equivalent to 21:00 UTC. The kickoff falls on the same calendar date in both locations.
The fixture is part of MLS Decision Day, the final day of the regular season. Eastern Conference matches are scheduled to begin together at 4 p.m. ET, so fans following the playoff race can track other results at the same time. The official MLS match center lists the fixture, while the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s 2026 daylight-saving calendar confirms the November 1 clock change.
This game will not decide a playoff berth. MLS’s Eastern Conference field is set, and the league’s Decision Day guide says Red Bull New York was eliminated one match before the finale. New York enters 10th with 39 points and can end the season anywhere from 10th through 12th. Atlanta is 13th with 33 points and can finish 13th or 14th. Those are the standings positions in the league’s Eastern Conference Decision Day breakdown.
The clubs’ current records, listed in New York’s match preview, are 11 wins, 16 losses and six draws for the Red Bulls, and nine wins, 18 losses and six draws for Atlanta. Each side has one regular-season match left. A win would give either team a better finish to the campaign and could move it within its remaining range in the table, but the game will not carry either club into the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.
That makes the finale a chance to close the year with a positive result and evaluate players heading into the offseason. The simultaneous Eastern kickoffs also mean standings can shift as other matches finish. For a fuller explanation of the postseason places and format, see MLS’s official 2026 playoff format guide.
New York’s official preview highlights forward Julian Hall and midfielder Adri Mehmeti. Hall has 13 goals and has tied the MLS single-season scoring mark for a teenager; one more goal would set a new record. He has also recorded two career assists against Atlanta. Mehmeti collected his ninth league assist in the Red Bulls’ previous match and is one assist away from reaching 10 for the season. These are player milestones to watch, not predictions about who will start.
New York holds a 9-3-6 advantage in the clubs’ 18 previous regular-season meetings, according to the same preview. At Sports Illustrated Stadium, the Red Bulls have gone 5-0-3 against Atlanta across eight matches and outscored them 13-3. Past results do not determine Saturday’s outcome, but they provide context for this matchup.
As of this check, the official match preview does not include confirmed starting lineups or a match-specific injury report, and the match-center lineup tab has not published the XIs. Fans should check the official lineup page closer to kickoff for confirmed starters and substitutes. No unconfirmed availability report is treated here as fact.
Red Bull New York says the match will stream on Apple TV in English and Spanish, with coverage beginning at 4 p.m. EST. The club also lists Red Bulls Radio in English through its app and website. Its radio pregame show, Countdown to Kickoff, is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. EST (UTC−05:00; 20:30 UTC), hosted by Matt Harmon and Steve Jolley. Check the club’s official match preview for broadcast links and any service updates.
MLS also says its Decision Day edition of MLS 360 will follow goals and key moments from all 15 matches. For live events and the final score once play begins, use the MLS match center or the clubs’ official channels. Availability and subscription terms can vary by service and location, so viewers should confirm access in their streaming app before kickoff.
No. At the time of this check, kickoff is still in the future, so there is no verified score to report. The match center is the appropriate place to check for live updates and the confirmed final result after the game. This preview will not speculate about a score or outcome.
Kickoff is scheduled for 21:00 UTC on Saturday, November 7, 2026, corresponding to 4 p.m. EST in Harrison, New Jersey.
No. New York has been eliminated, and Atlanta will finish outside the Eastern Conference playoff field.
The club lists Apple TV in English and Spanish, plus Red Bulls Radio in English through its app and website.
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