SiriusXM to Deliver Nationwide Coverage of Every MLS Cup Playoff Match; Expand New SiriusXM FC Show “Studs Up”

SiriusXM to Deliver Nationwide Coverage of Every MLS Cup Playoff Match; Expand New SiriusXM FC Show "Studs Up"

NEW YORK - November 4, 2026 - SiriusXM today announced comprehensive broadcast coverage for the upcoming Major League Soccer postseason, delivering live play-by-play action for every single match of the MLS Cup Playoffs to listeners nationwide.

The MLS Cup Playoffs begin with the Wild Card matches on November 19 and SiriusXM will carry the home team's broadcast for every match until the MLS Cup Final. For the MLS Cup Final, on December 18, SiriusXM will produce an exclusive national audio broadcast of the title match that will feature Keith Costigan as the play-by-play voice, former English Premier League star Danny Higginbotham as the analyst in the booth, and Toronto FC defender Walker Zimmerman as sideline commentator.

A schedule of matches on SiriusXM will be available at SiriusXM.com/Sports. Listeners can access soccer broadcasts with SiriusXM's most popular subscription plans, including Platinum, All Access and Music & Entertainment, as well as SiriusXM's new sports-focused subscription plan, SiriusXM Sports Pass, priced at $5 per month.

Before the postseason kicks off, SiriusXM will air four regular season finale matches this Saturday, November 7, Major League Soccer's "Decision Day," including Western Conference matchups that will determine playoff standings. SiriusXM's "Decision Day" game schedule will feature:

• 4 pm ET: Inter Miami v. Charlotte (SiriusXM FC, channel 188)
• 4 pm ET: New York Red Bulls v. Atlanta United (SiriusXM channel 176)
• 7 pm ET: Real Salt Lake v. LA Galaxy (SiriusXM FC, channel 188)
• 7 pm ET: Seattle v. LAFC (SiriusXM channel 95)

In conjunction with this postseason play-by-play coverage, SiriusXM is expanding its newest soccer show, "Studs Up," to a permanent five days a week schedule.

Starting Monday, November 9, "Studs Up" will air live every weekday from 10am to 1 pm ET on SiriusXM's 24/7 soccer channel, SiriusXM FC (channel 188). The dynamic show brings together a premier talent ensemble combining veteran broadcasting talent and standout MLS players.

The rotating roster of hosts will include former MLS midfielders Dax McCarty and Sacha Kljestan, as well as former MLS winger Lloyd Sam. Together, McCarty, Kljestan and Sam have more than 1100 MLS appearances combined, bringing an extraordinary amount of experience from the pitch to the microphone. They will team up on the show with veteran soccer commentators Jack Collins, Keith Costigan, and Tyler Terens.

"Studs Up" joins a daily lineup of programming on the SiriusXM FC channel that covers the beautiful game as it is played around the world. Coming off an exciting World Cup, and as the popularity of soccer continues to grow among North American fans, SiriusXM FC serves as a daily destination for those fans who want in-depth coverage of their favorite teams and players throughout the year. Hosts on the channel include Hall of Famer Eric Wynalda, former English Premier League players Danny Higginbotham and Shaun Derry, as well as Adrian Heath, Charlie Stillitano, Tommy Smyth, Tom Rennie, and many more.

Toronto FC defender Walker Zimmerman will serve as a contributor to the SiriusXM FC channel throughout the MLS Cup Playoffs, making appearances on various shows to discuss the latest results and preview upcoming matchups.

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Released November 4, 2026