Columbus vs St. Louis: U.S. Open Cup final explained

Published 22 October 2026 at 7:01 am · 10 sources · 200+ searches today

Columbus Crew and St. Louis CITY SC are set to meet in the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup final, the 111th edition of the U.S. national club championship. The final is scheduled for Wednesday, 21 October 2026, at 8 p.m. ET in Columbus, which is why the matchup is trending today in India as fans look for the date, time, streaming and odds.

Key facts

Final: 21 Oct 2026, 8 p.m. ET, Columbus, Ohio
Matchup: Columbus Crew vs St. Louis CITY SC
St. Louis beat Colorado Rapids 3–0 in the semifinal
CBS Sports Network and Paramount+ will carry the final
CBS Sports listed Columbus at +130, St. Louis at +182

What happened

Columbus Crew and St. Louis CITY SC are the two finalists for the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup final. It is the 111th edition of the U.S. national club championship.

The final is scheduled for Wednesday, 21 October 2026, at 8 p.m. ET at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, Ohio. As of 22 October 2026, the fixture is the main reason the name is trending.

Why this match matters

Both finalists are MLS clubs, and Columbus is the host team. St. Louis CITY SC is reaching its first U.S. Open Cup final in club history.

The matchup has also drawn attention because St. Louis has a deep American-soccer tradition, and a win would end the city’s 38-year championship drought in the competition.

Key numbers and route to the final

More than 200 clubs from 39 states and territories played over 200 matches from the qualifying rounds to the final.

St. Louis reached the title match by beating the Colorado Rapids 3–0 in the semifinal on 16 September 2026.

CBS Sports listed Columbus at +130, the draw at +250 and St. Louis at +182, making Columbus the slight favourite.

What Indian viewers may want to check next

The final is scheduled to air on CBS Sports Network and stream on Paramount+, with pre-match coverage before kickoff.

For viewers in India, the useful details are the kickoff time in ET, the streaming platform, and the fact that the result should not be assumed unless confirmed by a final match report.

Because the available sources confirm the fixture and coverage but not a final score, the latest verified information remains the scheduled final and its broadcast details.

Frequently asked

Why is Columbus vs St. Louis trending in India today?

It is trending because Columbus Crew and St. Louis CITY SC are set to play the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup final. People are searching for the kickoff time, streaming details and match context.

When is Columbus vs St. Louis scheduled?

The final is scheduled for Wednesday, 21 October 2026, at 8 p.m. ET. It is set to be played at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, Ohio.

Which team is hosting the final?

Columbus is hosting the final at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. The match is between two MLS clubs, Columbus Crew and St. Louis CITY SC.

Where can I watch Columbus vs St. Louis?

The final is scheduled to air on CBS Sports Network and stream on Paramount+. Pre-match coverage is also expected before kickoff.

Sources

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