Sporting KC, One Game From Playoff Elimination, Host Rapids

Can a win against the Colorado Rapids save Sporting KC's season?

Sporting Kansas City needs a win in their final regular season game to earn a playoff spot.

Sporting Kansas City currently sits in ninth place in the Western Conference, one point behind the eighth-place Vancouver Whitecaps. Sporting KC will host the Colorado Rapids on Sunday, October 9th at 7:30 p.m. CT. The Rapids have already been eliminated from playoff contention.

Sporting KC has not made the playoffs since 2018. They were eliminated from playoff contention on the final day of the regular season in 2019 and 2021.

A win over the Rapids would give Sporting KC 49 points on the season. That would be enough to earn a playoff spot if the Whitecaps lose or draw their match against the San Jose Earthquakes.

Sporting KC has a 7-6-3 record at home this season. They have won their last two home matches.

The Rapids have a 3-11-3 record on the road this season. They have lost their last two road matches.

Sporting KC is favored to win the match against the Rapids. They have a better record at home, and the Rapids have been struggling on the road.

However, anything can happen in a one-game playoff. Sporting KC will need to play their best game of the season to earn a playoff spot.

How to watch Sporting KC vs. Colorado Rapids

The match between Sporting KC and the Colorado Rapids will be televised on Bally Sports Kansas City and ESPN+.

The match will also be available on the radio on Sports Radio 810 WHB.

Tickets for Sporting KC vs. Colorado Rapids

Tickets for the match between Sporting KC and the Colorado Rapids are available at SeatGeek.com.