St. Louis CITY SC vs. Portland Timbers: Kickoff, Apple TV and Official Injury Report

Updated October 28, 2026 (pregame): St. Louis CITY SC hosts the Portland Timbers at Energizer Park in St. Louis, Missouri, on Wednesday, October 28, in the 2026 MLS regular season. Kickoff remains scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in St. Louis, Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−05:00), which is 00:30 UTC on Thursday, October 29. Apple TV will carry the match. The significant new development is the league's official Matchday 33 player status report, which lists four St. Louis players and five Portland players as out. No final result is available before kickoff.

St. Louis CITY SC vs. Portland Timbers: Confirmed Match Information

The calendar-date difference is a time-zone conversion, not a second game. Both Missouri and Oregon observe daylight saving time on October 28, before the United States returns to standard time on November 1, 2026. For any subsequent change to the match schedule, consult the official MLS match center and the St. Louis CITY SC match preview.

Latest Official Injuries and Suspension Report

MLS published its Matchday 33 Player Status Report for Wednesday, October 28. This league report is the authoritative basis for the absences below. Each player is marked Out; this is not a predicted lineup or a claim about how long an injury will last. The listed designation is valid for this matchday and could be supplemented by later club or league communications.

St. Louis CITY SC players listed out

Bürki's absence is particularly relevant when checking the home side's goalkeeper selection, while Ostrak's absence is disciplinary rather than injury-related. MLS does not establish a replacement starter in this status report, and it would be premature to identify one as confirmed. The club's official lineup announcement should settle who starts.

Portland Timbers players listed out

These five absences are confirmed for Portland in the same MLS report. They may affect defensive and goalkeeper options, but the report does not specify the manager's formation or replacement personnel. Neither club's list should be used to infer that every unlisted player is guaranteed fit or will feature. Readers should distinguish the official availability report from speculative starting XIs circulated before the match.

Where to Watch and Listen

Streaming on Apple TV

The home club's fixture preview confirms Apple TV coverage. As announced by Apple and MLS, the standalone MLS Season Pass offering concluded after 2025; eligible Apple TV subscribers can stream MLS matches in 2026 without purchasing a separate Season Pass. Apple describes the season's distribution as having no blackouts in its supported markets. Viewers should still check their subscription and service availability where they live.

To locate the match, open Apple TV, go to the MLS section and select St. Louis CITY SC against Portland Timbers. The home club lists Christian Miles and Kacey White for English-language commentary, with Nacho Garcia for Spanish-language commentary. Presentation details can change, so the live event listing remains the best final check.

Radio broadcasts

For St. Louis listeners, the home club identifies KYKY Y98.1 FM as its English-language radio outlet and KXOK 102.9 FM for Spanish-language coverage. The Timbers' matchday guide lists 94.7 KNRK and Spanish-language La GranD on KGDD 93.5 FM and 1520 AM for Portland listeners. Internet-radio availability may differ from terrestrial broadcasts, so verify the station feed before tuning in.

Team Form and Previous Meeting

St. Louis returns to Energizer Park

CITY SC returns home after losing 3-0 at Real Salt Lake on October 24. That league setback followed St. Louis' 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup championship, which the club is celebrating with a banner ceremony before the Portland game. Its October 28 preview reports nine wins, four draws and two losses from 15 MLS home matches, a 31-point return. The club scored 34 home goals and allowed 19 in those games. Those are documented pregame statistics rather than an indication of what the score will be against Portland.

Home-field form offers an important backdrop, but the league's new report also identifies key absences for St. Louis. Viewers can assess how the team adapts after official starting lineups are released, rather than assuming its strongest available group will replicate earlier performances.

Portland's recent win and road challenge

Portland travels to Missouri following a 3-2 victory over Charlotte FC on October 24. The St. Louis club preview gives the Timbers an away record of two wins, three draws and ten losses entering this fixture. It also credits Kristoffer Velde with eight goals and nine assists heading into the game. These are snapshots from that dated preview; season totals may change after additional games. Portland's victory and its difficult away record provide contrasting context, not a forecast.

What happened when the teams last met?

The clubs drew 2-2 at Providence Park in Portland on September 9, 2026. Rafael Navarro scored twice for St. Louis, and Velde answered twice from free kicks for the Timbers. According to the St. Louis preview, their seven previous MLS regular-season meetings produced two wins for each team and three draws. With Portland carrying several listed absences, set pieces and how each side organizes defensively are reasonable aspects for viewers to watch; no starting shape is confirmed in advance.

College Night: Attending the Game at Energizer Park

St. Louis' official 2026 Theme Nights calendar identifies October 28 as College Night. The club also plans to celebrate its U.S. Open Cup win and raise a championship banner before kickoff. The separate Know Before You Go matchday page provides the following schedule for Wednesday, October 28, in St. Louis CDT (UTC−05:00):

• 4:30 p.m. CDT: CITY Block Party begins, including College Night entertainment.
• 6:00 p.m. CDT: Stadium gates are scheduled to open.
• By 7:20 p.m. CDT: The club asks supporters to be in their seats for the pregame championship celebration.
• 7:30 p.m. CDT: Scheduled kickoff against the Timbers.

The home club also advertises a complimentary foam finger for the first 10,000 fans, subject to availability and matchday arrangements. Energizer Park operates cashlessly. Fans should review mobile ticket access, parking and rideshare information, permitted items and stadium conduct guidance before heading downtown. Stadium promotions and planned ceremonies are independent of the final MLS match result.

How to Verify the Starting XI, Match Status and Final Score

This remains a pregame update. A player being marked out in the league status report does not itself confirm the other ten outfield starters or the goalkeeper who will play. Likewise, a past 2-2 meeting between these clubs is not the score of the October 28 fixture. To avoid mixing previews, live reporting and final results, use this sequence:

1. Before kickoff: Check the MLS match center and the clubs' official channels for submitted lineups, fresh player updates, any schedule revisions and the game-day roster.
2. During play: Use the same official match center for the evolving score, goals, substitutions and discipline. A live score may be provisional while a match remains in progress.
3. After the final whistle: Wait for the match to be marked final and consult the MLS or club match report before stating a verified result.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the match October 28 or October 29?

It is October 28 at the venue: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in St. Louis, CDT (UTC−05:00). That same instant is 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in Portland, PDT (UTC−07:00), and 00:30 UTC on Thursday, October 29.

Which players are officially ruled out?

The MLS Matchday 33 status report lists Bürki, Matan, Ostrak and Pompeu out for St. Louis, and Bonetig, Bye, McGraw, Mosquera and Muse out for Portland. Ostrak is identified as suspended; the other eight entries have injury-related reasons. Check for subsequent official amendments before kickoff.

Is a separate MLS Season Pass required?

No. Apple says 2026 MLS matches are included for eligible Apple TV subscribers without a separate MLS Season Pass purchase. Verify your account and regional availability.

Has the game finished, or is there a confirmed score?

Not as of this pregame update. The scheduled kickoff has not occurred, and no verified final result is included. Once the match is completed, the official MLS fixture page should be consulted for the final status.

In summary: St. Louis CITY SC vs. Portland Timbers remains scheduled for Wednesday, October 28 at 7:30 p.m. St. Louis CDT at Energizer Park, with Apple TV coverage. The key newly verified information is the official nine-player combined absence list. For lineups, late changes and the final result, rely on MLS and club updates rather than predictions.