San Diego FC vs. Sporting KC: Eight Players Out for Decision Day — Nov. 7, 2026

Information verified: Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 01:47 UTC (UTC+00:00), equivalent to Friday, November 6, at 5:47 p.m. San Diego time, Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−08:00). This is a pre-match update; no final score or confirmed starting lineups were available at the time checked.

San Diego FC host Sporting Kansas City at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, November 7, to close the 2026 MLS regular season. The latest official player-status report gives the main new matchday development: Sporting Kansas City have eight players listed out and defender Justin Reynolds questionable, while San Diego forward Elias Achouri is out. MLS has not listed a suspension for either club in its published Decision Day disciplinary summary.

The official Western Conference Decision Day start window remains 4:00 p.m. in San Diego, PST (UTC−08:00), or 00:00 UTC on Sunday, November 8. Sporting Kansas City specifies an anticipated actual kickoff of 4:10 p.m. PST (00:10 UTC November 8). Both teams are already eliminated from the playoffs, so the result will settle their final regular-season positioning rather than a postseason berth.

Destaques

• When and where: Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, California; scheduled 4:00 p.m. PST (UTC−08:00) window.
• Latest player news: Eight Sporting KC players are out, Justin Reynolds is questionable, and San Diego's Elias Achouri is out in the official medical-status report.
• Stakes: San Diego enter 13th in the Western Conference on 38 points; Sporting Kansas City are 15th on 23 points. Neither can qualify for the playoffs.
• Where to watch: Apple TV; Sporting KC also lists English-language radio on 810 AM, Spanish-language radio on 1340 AM and audio through its mobile app.

Which players are injured or unavailable for San Diego FC vs. Sporting KC?

The official MLS Matchday 35 player-status report, echoed by Sporting Kansas City's club report, identifies the following absences ahead of the regular-season finale. These are reported matchday availability designations, not predictions about who will start or an indication of how long each player will remain sidelined.

Sporting's report specifically notes that Jacob Bartlett sustained an ankle injury late in the 1–1 draw with FC Dallas on October 31. San Diego have no player listed as questionable in the same report. The MLS suspension notice, dated November 4, does not name a San Diego FC or Sporting KC player among those serving Decision Day bans. That reflects the published report, not a guarantee against later squad changes.

Sources: MLS Matchday 35 Player Status Report; Sporting KC player availability report; MLS disciplinary summary. Fans should consult the official MLS match center and club channels close to kickoff for starting XIs, substitutes and any late alterations. The club's lineup page had not yielded a confirmed matchday XI during this check.

What time does San Diego FC vs. Sporting Kansas City kick off?

San Diego FC's matchday information lists 4:00 p.m. PST on Saturday, November 7. MLS places the Western Conference Decision Day games at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−05:00), and Sporting KC advertises its match at 6:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−06:00) with an approximate 6:10 p.m. CST actual kick. These are time-zone conversions of the same fixture, not conflicting match dates.

Daylight saving time ended in San Diego on November 1, 2026. Therefore November 7 uses PST (UTC−08:00), not PDT; the 4:00 p.m. PST listing becomes 00:00 UTC on November 8. For viewers following the expected on-field start, 4:10 p.m. PST becomes 00:10 UTC on November 8.

The official site sources are the Sporting KC match preview and San Diego FC matchday guide. Viewers should be tuned in by the published 4:00 p.m. PST window even though Sporting's preview expects the ball to be put in play approximately ten minutes later.

What is at stake on MLS Decision Day 2026?

Neither team can reach the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs. MLS lists San Diego FC in 13th place in the West with 38 points, capable of finishing either 12th or 13th, and Sporting Kansas City 15th with 23 points, already guaranteed last place in the conference. That makes the last game important for final standings and for each club's end-of-season assessment, but it is not a win-and-in playoff scenario.

Sporting still have a conditional path to avoid finishing last in the overall MLS standings: they must defeat San Diego and CF Montréal must lose to Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The Montréal–Vancouver game belongs to the earlier 4:00 p.m. EST (UTC−05:00) Decision Day window, so its outcome may already be known by the time Sporting's match begins. Winning alone is not sufficient for that overall-standing scenario. MLS sets out the conference positions and conditions in its MLS Western Conference Decision Day scenarios.

The postseason races elsewhere in the West are separate. Teams around the seventh-through-ninth-place cutoff remain concerned with qualification, while clubs higher in the table are playing for seeding and home-field advantage. MLS's MLS playoff format confirms that the top seven clubs from each conference advance directly to Round One and seeds eight and nine enter the Wild Card.

What recent results and players could shape the finale?

San Diego FC seek another strong defensive performance

San Diego arrive after a 1–0 away win over St. Louis CITY SC, ending a ten-game winless sequence. Sporting KC's official preview reports that the result also snapped San Diego's nine-game streak of conceding multiple goals. Anders Dreyer is credited in that same preview with 15 goals and 13 assists for the 2026 MLS regular season entering the finale; Marcus Ingvartsen has 12 goals and six assists.

That attacking production provides a basis for San Diego's threat, although Achouri's confirmed absence may affect their available options. It does not establish the starting formation or guarantee any individual's involvement.

Sporting KC aim to build on their draw with FC Dallas

Sporting enter following a 1–1 home draw with FC Dallas. Jansen Miller scored his first professional goal, and goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland stopped a stoppage-time penalty from Petar Musa to preserve the point. The away club's preview also reports 81 goals conceded and a minus-42 goal difference across the season to date. Those defensive figures explain why a compact performance may matter against San Diego, but a specific game plan has not been independently confirmed.

San Diego won the clubs' previous 2026 meeting 1–0 at Sporting Park in March, with Dreyer scoring, according to the away club's preview. Historical results provide context rather than a forecast: the injury list and official starting XI will be more informative about Saturday's available personnel.

Where can fans watch, listen or attend at Snapdragon Stadium?

Apple TV is the official streaming destination for the match; MLS's 2026 schedule states that league matches are available there across supported countries and regions. Sporting KC also advertises live English-language audio via Sports Radio 810 WHB, Spanish-language audio via La Grande 1340 AM, and streaming audio through the SKC mobile app. Service availability can depend on location and account access. See Sporting KC match preview and MLS 2026 broadcast schedule.

Saturday is Military Appreciation Night at Snapdragon Stadium. San Diego FC says the first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a camouflage beanie, subject to availability. The club lists the following in San Diego PST (UTC−08:00), Saturday, November 7: parking lots open at noon; Fan Fest on the East Lawn runs from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.; stadium gates open at 2:30 p.m.; and the scheduled match window begins at 4:00 p.m.

Ticket holders are advised to use the San Diego FC matchday guide for current entry and bag restrictions and the San Diego FC ticket listing for official event details. The club recommends the MTS Green Line Trolley service to Stadium Station; stadium access, parking procedures and traffic arrangements should be rechecked before traveling.

What happens after the regular-season finale?

MLS's 34-game regular season concludes on Decision Day. For both clubs, the final score and league table position should be recorded only once confirmed by the official match center. This preview does not claim a result, scorer, disciplinary outcome or finalized starting lineup.

The Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs begin with the Wild Card matches on Thursday, November 19, followed by Round One; MLS Cup is scheduled for Friday, December 18. San Diego and Sporting KC have no path into that tournament, so their post-match focus will shift toward club announcements and preparation for the next competition cycle. Any specific roster or coaching decisions would require separate official confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is San Diego FC vs. Sporting Kansas City?

Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego. The scheduled match window is 4:00 p.m. PST (UTC−08:00), equivalent to 00:00 UTC on November 8; Sporting KC anticipates an approximately 4:10 p.m. PST on-field kickoff.

Who is out for San Diego FC and Sporting Kansas City?

MLS lists San Diego's Elias Achouri out. Sporting KC list eight players out: Kwaku Agyabeng, Jacob Bartlett, Zorhan Bassong, Or Blorian, Diego Borges, Calvin Harris, Moises Mosquera and Seymour Reid. Justin Reynolds is questionable. This is the reported status before official lineups.

How can I watch the Decision Day match?

Watch on Apple TV, subject to service availability. Sporting KC also lists local radio at 810 AM and 1340 AM and streaming audio in its club app.