How to watch today's New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew MLS game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

The New York Red Bulls welcome the Columbus Crew in what feels like a pivotal showdown in the Eastern Conference playoff chase.

The Red Bulls slipped up in a 1-0 defeat to Charlotte FC last time out, leaving them clinging to a postseason berth only on goal difference. Columbus, meanwhile, are holding onto the final automatic first-round slot but are coming off their own stumble, a 2-1 home loss to the New England Revolution.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel information, streaming details, and more.

How to watch New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew online - TV channels & live streams

Apple TV

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In the United States (US) and worldwide, the MLS match between the New York Red Bulls and Columbus Crew will be available to watch and stream online live on Apple TV through the MLS Season Pass.

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New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew kick-off time

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Sports Illustrated Stadium

The MLS match between the New York Red Bulls and Columbus Crew will be played at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, United States.

It will kick off at 4:30 pm PT / 7:30 pm ET on Saturday, August 30, in the US.

Team news & squads

New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew lineups

New York Red Bulls

5-4-1

Formation

4-3-3

COL

31

C. Coronel

44

R. Edwards

15

S. Nealis

3

N. Eile

37

M. Sofo

12

D. Nealis

10

E. Forsberg

75

D. Edelman

19

W. Carmona

8

P. Stroud

13

E. Choupo-Moting

28

P. Schulte

2

M. Herrera

27

M. Arfsten

31

S. Moreira

18

M. Amundsen

16

T. Habroune

7

D. Chambost

25

S. Zawadzki

10

D. Rossi

9

W. Abou Ali

8

D. Gazdag

4-3-3

COL

NYR

-Line up

• 31

  C. Coronel

• 44

  R. Edwards

• 15

  S. Nealis

• 3

  N. Eile

• 37

  M. Sofo

  69’

  77’

• 12

  D. Nealis

• 10

  E. Forsberg

• 75

  D. Edelman

  77’

• 19

  W. Carmona

• 8

  P. Stroud

  90’ + 4’

• 13

  E. Choupo-Moting

Substitutes

• 23

  J. McCarthy

• 16

  J. Hall

• 7

  W. Bogacz

• 48

  R. Donkor

  90’ + 4’

• 14

  M. Morales

• 81

  S. Ngoma

  77’

• 6

  K. Duncan

• 42

  A. Hack

• 4

  G. Berggren

  77’

Manager

• S. Schwarz

COL

-Line up

• 28

  P. Schulte

• 2

  M. Herrera

  74’

• 27

  M. Arfsten

• 31

  S. Moreira

• 18

  M. Amundsen

• 16

  T. Habroune

• 7

  D. Chambost

  30’

  74’

• 25

  S. Zawadzki

• 10

  D. Rossi

• 9

  W. Abou Ali

  80’

• 8

  D. Gazdag

  74’

Substitutes

• 19

  J. Russell-Rowe

• 20

  D. Jones

• 30

  H. Picard

  74’

  79’

• 24

  E. Bush

• 26

  L. Lappalainen

  74’

• 48

  C. Ruvalcaba

• 21

  E. Cheberko

  74’

• 14

  A. Sejdic

• 11

  I. Aliyu

  80’

Manager

• W. Nancy

New York Red Bulls team news

Injury concerns continue to shape New York's lineup. Lewis Morgan was sidelined last weekend with a thigh strain, while Anthony Marcucci and Cameron Harper were absent due to knee issues. The one change from matchday 27 saw Mohammed Sofo step into the XI, replacing Serge Ngoma.

Columbus Crew team news

The Crew are also juggling fitness problems. Skipper Darlington Nagbe missed the last outing with a torso knock, Mohamed Farsi was ruled out with a pelvic strain, and Rudy Camacho was unavailable through a thigh injury.

On the scoresheet, Daniel Gazdag provided their lone strike in the defeat to New England, his second goal since arriving from Philadelphia Union in April, and he'll once again be a key figure if the Crew are to keep their grip on that playoff position.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

NYR

Last 5 matches

COL

2

Wins

0

Draws

3

Wins

• New York Red Bulls

  2

  -

  2

  Columbus Crew

• Columbus Crew

  0

  -

  1

  New York Red Bulls

• New York Red Bulls

  2

  -

  3

  Columbus Crew

• Columbus Crew

  3

  -

  0

  New York Red Bulls

• Columbus Crew

  2

  -

  1

  New York Red Bulls

6

Goals scored

10

Games over 2.5 goals

4/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Standings

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