How to watch today's Charlotte vs New York City FC MLS Playoffs game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Charlotte FChost New York City FC at Bank of America Stadium on Tuesday for Game One of their Best-of-three MLS Eastern Conference Playoff series.

Charlotte come into the playoffs on a strong run, riding back-to-back wins and clean sheets that secured them a fourth-place finish and home advantage in this opener. NYCFC, just three points behind in fifth, are looking to reverse their recent head-to-head form - Charlotte have won five of the last eight meetings, including the most recent, a 2-0 victory. Both sides enter with ambitions of a deep postseason run, and this match is expected to be cagey but intense, with only fine margins separating them.

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

How to watch Charlotte vs New York City online - TV channels & live streams

Apple TV

Watch here

The match will be shown live on Apple TV in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.

How to watch anywhere with VPN

If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sport.

Charlotte FC vs New York City FC kick-off time

Major League Soccer - Playoff

Bank of America Stadium

The match will be played at Bank of America Stadium on Tuesday, with kick-off at 6.45 pm ET for fans in the US. 

Team news & squads

Charlotte FC vs New York City FC lineups

Charlotte FC

4-3-3

Formation

4-2-3-1

NYC

1

K. Kahlina

15

H. Toffolo

3

T. Ream

14

N. Byrne

29

A. Malanda

28

D. Diani

13

B. Bronico

8

A. Westwood

11

L. Abada

17

I. Toklomati

18

K. Vargas

49

M. Freese

80

J. Haak

24

T. Gray

34

Raul

13

Thiago Martins

10

M. Moralez

8

A. Perea

21

A. O'Neill

7

N. Fernandez

22

K. O'Toole

16

A. Martinez

4-2-3-1

NYC

CLT

-Line up

• 1

  K. Kahlina

• 15

  H. Toffolo

• 3

  T. Ream

• 14

  N. Byrne

• 29

  A. Malanda

• 28

  D. Diani

• 13

  B. Bronico

  78’

• 8

  A. Westwood

• 11

  L. Abada

  65’

• 17

  I. Toklomati

• 18

  K. Vargas

  86’

Substitutes

• 2

  J. Marshall-Rutty

• 19

  E. Williamson

• 22

  D. Bingham

• 25

  T. Smalls

  65’

• 36

  B. Cambridge

  86’

• 4

  A. Privett

• 7

  A. Goodwin

  78’

• 23

  N. Petkovic

• 6

  B. Tuiloma

Manager

• D. Smith

NYC

-Line up

• 49

  M. Freese

• 80

  J. Haak

  71’

• 24

  T. Gray

  56’

• 34

  Raul

  68’

  72’

• 13

  Thiago Martins

• 10

  M. Moralez

  82’

• 8

  A. Perea

  34’

• 21

  A. O'Neill

  36’

• 7

  N. Fernandez

  90’ + 1’

• 22

  K. O'Toole

  90’

• 16

  A. Martinez

  34’

  90’ + 1’

Substitutes

• 2

  N. Cavallo

• 26

  A. Ojeda

  82’

• 17

  H. Wolf

  72’

• 99

  S. Reid

  90’ + 1’

• 32

  J. Shore

• 35

  M. Ilenic

• 19

  S. Tanasijevic

• 11

  J. Fernandez

  90’ + 1’

• 30

  T. Romero

Manager

• P. Jansen

Charlotte FC team news

Charlotte will be without several important names on Tuesday, with Pep Biel sidelined by a knee injury and Drake Callender nursing a groin issue.

Wilfried Zaha will be unavailable as he serves a suspension following his recent red card.

Nikola Petkovic faces a late fitness test after picking up a knock, while Harry Toffolo and Nimfasha Berchimas are also doubtful due to muscle and foot problems, respectively. 

New York City FC team news

For New York City FC, the injury situation remains largely unchanged. Keaton Parks and Malachi Jones are both sidelined with leg problems, while Jacob Arroyave is a doubt after sustaining a knee injury.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

CLT

Last 5 matches

NYC

2

Wins

1

Draw

2

Wins

• New York City FC

  2

  -

  0

  Charlotte FC

• Charlotte FC

  2

  -

  0

  New York City FC

• New York City FC

  2

  -

  1

  Charlotte FC

• Charlotte FC

  1

  -

  0

  New York City FC

• New York City FC

  1

  -

  1

  Charlotte FC

5

Goals scored

5

Games over 2.5 goals

1/5

Both teams scored

2/5

Standings

Useful links

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