Atlanta United FC Battles Orlando City in Open Cup Quarterfinals
Atlanta United FC travels to Orlando to battle City SC in the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals. Discover match details, broadcast info, and the path to the semifinals.
Atlanta United FC is set to clash with rival Orlando City SC in the highly anticipated 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals. The crucial match will take place on Tuesday, May 19, at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Fans can catch all the action live on CBS Sports Golazo Network and Paramount+.
The Five Stripes, Atlanta United FC, enter this quarterfinal fixture having demonstrated strong form in the U.S. Open Cup. Their journey began with a commanding 3-1 victory over MLS NEXT Pro’s Chattanooga FC in the Round of 32, followed by a decisive 2-0 win against Charlotte FC in the Round of 16. Despite their cup success, the club currently holds a 2-7-1 record in the 2026 Major League Soccer Eastern Conference, ranking 13th.
Orlando City SC, the host team, also navigated a challenging path to the quarterfinals. The Lions secured their spot with a 1-0 road win against USL League One side FC Naples, before overcoming the New England Revolution with a thrilling 4-3 victory on the road in the Round of 16. Orlando City boasts a significant history in the competition, holding a 21W-11L-5D record dating back to their 2011 USL campaign, and famously claimed the 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup trophy.
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, now in its 111th edition, stands as the oldest ongoing soccer competition in the United States. With a rich history spanning 106 consecutive years from 1913 until its cancellation in 2020 due to the pandemic, it remains a prestigious tournament. Both Atlanta United FC and Orlando City SC, as Major League Soccer clubs, entered the competition in the Round of 32 following recent restructuring of MLS qualification criteria.
Beyond this quarterfinal showdown, the path to the semifinals and final has already been outlined. Should Orlando City SC advance past Atlanta United FC, they 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 group of four teams would earn the right to host the championship match, as the East drew hosting priority for the final.
Supporters eager to witness this pivotal U.S. Open Cup clash can secure their tickets now. General admission tickets for the quarterfinal match are available for purchase. Full season ticket members of Orlando City SC will automatically receive this match as part of their package, ensuring their usual seats. Members with questions about their seats are encouraged to contact tickets@orlandocitysoccer.com.