U.S. Soccer Announces 16-Match Lineup for 2026 Open Cup Second Round
The U.S. Soccer Federation has revealed the match schedule for the upcoming Second Round of the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. This phase of the tournament will feature 16 matches taking place between March 31 and April 1, 2026. Fans can watch all the action live on Paramount+.
2026 U.S. Open Cup Second Round Details
This round will include 32 clubs that emerged victorious from the First Round, where all matchups were between professional and amateur teams. Clubs were matched based on geographic proximity, with additional pairings determined by random selection. Hosts for each matchup were also chosen randomly.
Live Streaming and Broadcasts
Matches will be available for streaming on Paramount+, while CBS Sports Network will broadcast one game each evening. The CBS Sports Golazo Network will feature specific matches on both Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
Match Schedule
- Tuesday, March 31
- Pittsburgh / Steel City vs. Virginia Dream FC at 7 p.m. ET
- Asheville City SC vs. One Knoxville SC at 7 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network)
- FC Naples vs. FC America CFL Spurs at 7 p.m. ET
- Indy Eleven vs. Union Omaha at 7 p.m. ET
- Charlotte Independence vs. Charleston Battery at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Valley 559 FC vs. Sacramento Republic FC at 10 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Golazo Network)
- Wednesday, April 1
- Chattanooga FC vs. Tennessee Tempo FC at 6 p.m. ET
- Richmond Kickers vs. Loudoun United FC at 6:30 p.m. ET
- Rhode Island FC vs. Hartford Athletic at 7 p.m. ET
- Vermont Green FC vs. Westchester SC at 7 p.m. ET
- Lexington SC vs. Louisville City FC at 7 p.m. ET
- Flint City Bucks vs. Detroit City FC at 7:30 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Golazo Network)
- Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs. Spokane Velocity FC at 8 p.m. ET
- San Antonio FC vs. FC Tulsa at 8:30 p.m. ET
- New Mexico United vs. El Paso Locomotive FC at 9:30 p.m. ET
- Orange County SC vs. Phoenix Rising FC at 10 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Golazo Network)
Participating Teams
A total of 32 teams will compete in the Second Round, categorized by league:
| League/Division | Teams |
|---|---|
| USL Championship (Div. II) | 16 teams including Charleston Battery, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, and Sacramento Republic FC |
| USL League One (Div. III) | 7 teams including Charlotte Independence and Union Omaha |
| MLS NEXT Pro (Div. III) | 1 team: Chattanooga FC |
| Open Division | 7 teams including Asheville City SC and Valley 559 FC |
Upon conclusion of the Second Round, the 16 winning clubs will advance to the Round of 32, joining the 16 MLS teams in the tournament. The matchup draw for these subsequent rounds will be aired live on CBS Sports Golazo Network’s “Morning Footy” on April 2, 2026.
