Orlando City SC Hosts Atlanta United in U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals
Orlando City SC prepares to host rival Atlanta United FC in the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals at Inter&Co Stadium. Secure your tickets for this pivotal clash as the Lions aim for the semifinals!
Orlando City SC is set to host Major League Soccer rival Atlanta United FC in a highly anticipated 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinal match. The crucial fixture will take place on Tuesday, May 19, at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Fans can catch all the action live on CBS Sports Golazo Network and Paramount+. This announcement, made by U.S. Soccer on May 1, 2026, sets the stage for a significant clash in the prestigious tournament.
Tickets for this quarterfinal showdown are readily available for purchase through Ticketmaster. Supporters looking to attend with a group of 10 or more can access special pricing by contacting an Orlando City sales representative via the club's dedicated online form. Full season ticket members will automatically have this match included in their package, securing their usual seats. Any members with questions regarding their seating arrangements are encouraged to reach out to tickets@orlandocitysoccer.com for assistance.
The stakes are incredibly high, as hosting priorities for the semifinals and final were also determined. Should Orlando City SC successfully advance past Atlanta United FC, the Lions would then travel to face the winner of the quarterfinal match between the Columbus Crew and New York City FC. Furthermore, the eventual semifinal winner from this specific group of four teams would earn the right to host the championship match, with the Eastern Conference drawing hosting priority for the final.
Atlanta United FC enters the quarterfinals having demonstrated strong form in their 2026 U.S. Open Cup campaign. The Five Stripes began their run with a convincing 3-1 victory over MLS NEXT Pro side Chattanooga FC in the Round of 32, followed by a solid 2-0 win against Charlotte FC in the Round of 16. Despite their cup success, Atlanta United FC currently ranks 13th in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference during the 2026 season, holding a 2-7-1 record.
Orlando City SC, one of 16 Major League Soccer clubs to enter the tournament at the Round of 32 stage following a restructuring of MLS qualification criteria, has also navigated a challenging path. The Lions secured their spot in the quarterfinals with a hard-fought 1-0 road win over USL League One side FC Naples. They then followed this up with an impressive 4-3 victory on the road against the New England Revolution in the Round of 16, showcasing their resilience and attacking prowess.
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, now in its 111th edition, stands as the oldest ongoing soccer competition in the United States, boasting a rich history of 106 consecutive years of play until the 2020 edition was canceled due to the pandemic. Orlando City SC has a storied history in the competition, holding an overall record of 21 wins, 11 losses, and 5 draws dating back to their 2011 campaign during the Club’s USL era. Notably, the Lions claimed their first trophy in the MLS era by winning the 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, adding to their legacy in this prestigious tournament.