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Cincinnati host New York City in round of the Major League Soccer on Thursday 20 August 2026. Kickoff is at 02:30 Mecca time at TQL Stadium, . Cincinnati are #6 in the table and New York City are #7. The match is on TV in 1 country, on channels including MLS Pass on Apple TV.
- New York City go into this one with 5 players out.
Which channel shows Cincinnati vs New York City?
Channels showing this match, by country.
United StatesMatch prediction
Form
The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.
CincinnatiLineups
CincinnatiMatch stats
Who is out: Cincinnati and New York City
Cincinnati- No absences reported.
New York City
Drew Baiera Cruciate Ligament Tear
Maxi Moralez Cruciate Ligament Tear
Kai Trewin Ankle Surgery- Arnau FarnósLeg Injury
- Alonso Martínez Fitness, until 5 Oct
Stadium: TQL Stadium
Table: Major League Soccer
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps |
26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | +33 | 50 |
| 1 |  Nashville SC |
27 | 18 | 6 | 3 | +34 | 60 |
| 2 |  New England |
27 | 14 | 4 | 9 | +9 | 46 |
| 2 |  Dallas |
27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | +8 | 47 |
| 3 |  Inter Miami |
26 | 12 | 10 | 4 | +15 | 46 |
| 3 |  SJ Earthquakes |
27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | +10 | 45 |
| 4 |  Houston Dynamo |
27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | +2 | 44 |
| 4 |  Charlotte |
27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | +9 | 43 |
| 5 |  St. Louis City |
26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | +9 | 44 |
| 5 |  Chicago Fire |
26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | +8 | 42 |
| 6 |  Los Angeles FC |
28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | +13 | 41 |
| 6 |  Philadelphia Union |
27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | +10 | 39 |
| 7 |  Orlando City |
27 | 10 | 4 | 13 | -16 | 34 |
| 7 |  Colorado Rapids |
27 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 36 |
| 8 |  New York RB |
26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | -14 | 33 |
| 8 |  LA Galaxy |
28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | -7 | 36 |
| 9 |  Seattle Sounders |
26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 35 |
| 9 | New York City |
27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | +5 | 33 |
| 10 |  Portland Timbers |
27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | -3 | 32 |
| 10 | Cincinnati |
26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | -9 | 33 |
| 11 |  DC United |
26 | 6 | 12 | 8 | -8 | 30 |
| 11 |  Real Salt Lake |
27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | -4 | 32 |
| 12 |  San Diego |
27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 32 |
| 12 |  Toronto |
27 | 6 | 11 | 10 | -12 | 29 |
| 13 |  Austin |
27 | 7 | 10 | 10 | -12 | 31 |
| 13 |  Atlanta United |
27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | -13 | 27 |
| 14 |  Columbus Crew |
26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | -5 | 26 |
| 14 |  Minnesota United |
27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | -9 | 29 |
| 15 |  Sporting KC |
26 | 6 | 3 | 17 | -32 | 21 |
| 15 |  CF Montréal |
27 | 6 | 6 | 15 | -20 | 24 |
Questions and answers
What time does Cincinnati vs New York City kick off?
Cincinnati vs New York City kicks off on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 02:30 Mecca time (23:30 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.
Which channel is showing Cincinnati vs New York City?
The match is on TV in 1 country. Channels include MLS Pass on Apple TV. Search for your country in the list above to see yours.
Where is Cincinnati vs New York City being played?
At TQL Stadium in , which holds 26,000 people.
Who is expected to win, Cincinnati or New York City?
Cincinnati 51%, draw 23%, New York City 26%.
How can I watch Cincinnati vs New York City if it isn't shown in my country?
Connect a VPN to one of the countries in the list above where the match is shown, then open that broadcaster's website or app. Some broadcasters need their own subscription.