RENTON, WASH. – Sounders FC today announced that it is opening select 300-level sections at Lumen Field for Saturday’s Fan Appreciation Match against LAFC, as the Rave Green close the 2026 MLS regular season with their playoff hopes on the line on Decision Day. Kickoff is set for 4:00 p.m. PT on Saturday, November 7 on the Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field (Apple TV, Tubi, iHeartMedia Seattle, El Rey 1360 AM), with all Western Conference matches kicking off simultaneously to decide the final postseason places. With the season coming down to 90 minutes, the club is calling on supporters to fill Lumen Field and help push Seattle into the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs.
Additional 300-level seating is now available, giving more fans the chance to be part of one of the most consequential home matches of the season. Tickets to Saturday’s match can be purchased via SoundersFC.com/tickets, with fans encouraged to buy early as remaining seats are expected to go quickly.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Sounders FC enters Decision Day in 10th place in the Western Conference with 43 points (11-12-10), level on points with the Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids, who occupy the conference’s two Wild Card spots via tiebreakers. The Rave Green have reached the MLS Cup Playoffs in 16 of their 17 previous MLS seasons.
Sounders FC clinches a postseason berth with a win over LAFC and at least one of the following results:
- LA Galaxy lose or draw at Real Salt Lake
- Portland Timbers lose or draw at Austin FC
- Colorado Rapids lose or draw at FC Dallas
Should Sounders FC draw with LAFC, the club could also clinch a postseason berth should at least two of the following results occur:
- Portland Timbers lose at Austin FC
- Colorado Rapids lose at FC Dallas
- Minnesota United FC lose or draw vs. San Jose Earthquakes
FAN APPRECIATION MATCH, PRESENTED BY PROVIDENCE SWEDISH
Sounders FC celebrates its supporters on Saturday with the annual Fan Appreciation Match, presented by matchday sponsor Providence Swedish. Throughout the match, the Rave Green honor the unique bond between the club and its fans, with a wide variety of special activities and giveaways planned for those in attendance, including recognition of the 2026 Sounders FC Fan of the Year.
Gates open at 3:00 p.m. PT on Saturday, and those attending are encouraged to arrive early to take full advantage of the different offerings around the stadium. More than 1,000 total prizes are available throughout the match and on the concourse. This year’s fan giveaways include the following:
- Gate giveaway of 7,000 beanies, courtesy of Providence Swedish.
- One e-bike, courtesy of ALSO.
- Two round-trip flight vouchers, courtesy of Delta Air Lines.
- Three $100 gift cards, courtesy of Starbucks.
- One year-long Black Card membership, courtesy of Planet Fitness.
- One night stay and $150 dining credit, courtesy of Lotte Hotel Seattle.
- One year-long supply of Sparkling ICE, courtesy of Sparkling ICE.
- Two sets of tires, courtesy of Continental Tire.
- Additional prizes courtesy of American Family Insurance, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, the University of Washington and Puget Sound Energy.
At the conclusion of the match, Sounders FC players will thank fans for their support by handing out carnations, the club’s symbol of the relationship between its players and fans. The association between the Sounders and carnations dates to 1974, when players first handed out the flowers to fans as a recognition of support. The tradition continues to this day at the Fan Appreciation Match.
2027 SPRINT SEASON MEMBERSHIPS
For a limited time, fans who purchase a 2027 Sprint Season Membership receive tickets to Saturday’s Decision Day match against LAFC. Sprint Season Memberships include all seven home matches of the 2027 Sprint Season, along with full membership benefits including Return Ticket Credit and preferred pricing.
After purchasing, a Sounders FC representative contacts members directly to coordinate their tickets for Saturday’s match. The 2027 Sprint Season kicks off with a home match against Real Salt Lake on Sunday, February 21 (2:00 p.m. PT / Apple TV).
2026 SOUNDERS BALLOT
Saturday’s match is also the final opportunity for eligible Alliance Members to vote in person in the 2026 Sounders Ballot, with voting stations available in Olympic Hall and T-Mobile End Zone from gates opening through halftime. Online voting at eBallot.vote/SoundersFC closes at 11:59 p.m. PT on Saturday, November 7.
For further information regarding any of the activities mentioned here, please contact a member of Sounders FC Communications. To learn more about Sounders FC matchdays, health and safety and how to be prepared to attend a match, visit SoundersFC.com/Matchday/Know-Before-You-Go
