How to watch today's Atlanta United vs DC United MLS game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

On the final matchday of the regular season in MLS 2025, both Atlanta United and DC United will battle to stay clear of the bottom spot in the Eastern Conference when both sides meet at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday.

Both teams have endured a difficult MLS season and are likely eager for it to conclude.   

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

How to watch Atlanta United vs DC United online - TV channels & live streams

Apple TV

Watch here

In the United States (US) and worldwide, MLS match between Atlanta United and DC United will be available to watch and stream online live on Apple TV, through the MLS Season Pass.

Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates.

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.

Atlanta United vs DC United kick-off time

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Mercedes-Benz Stadium

The MLS match between Atlanta United and DC United will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

It will kick off at 3 pm PT / 6 pm ET on Saturday, October 18, in the US.

Team news & squads

Atlanta United vs DC United lineups

Atlanta United

4-4-2

Formation

4-3-3

DCU

1

B. Guzan

2

R. Hernandez

4

E. Mihaj

6

J. Berrocal

18

P. Amador

7

S. Alzate

10

M. Almiron

99

B. Slisz

20

L. Brennan

19

E. Latte Lath

59

A. Miranchuk

24

J. Farr

5

L. MacNaughton

15

K. Rowles

12

C. Antley

28

D. Schnegg

23

B. Servania

4

M. Peltola

25

J. Hopkins

30

C. Clark

20

C. Benteke

8

J. Stroud

4-3-3

DCU

ATL

-Line up

• 1

  B. Guzan

• 2

  R. Hernandez

• 4

  E. Mihaj

• 6

  J. Berrocal

• 18

  P. Amador

• 7

  S. Alzate

• 10

  M. Almiron

  3’

• 99

  B. Slisz

• 20

  L. Brennan

  75’

• 19

  E. Latte Lath

• 59

  A. Miranchuk

  74’

Substitutes

• 22

  J. Cohen

• 48

  C. Sanchez

• 9

  S. Lobjanidze

  75’

• 42

  J. Hibbert

• 14

  J. Thiare

  74’

• 50

  D. Chong-Qui

• 13

  L. Afonso

• 30

  C. Togashi

Manager

• R. Deila

DCU

-Line up

• 24

  J. Farr

• 5

  L. MacNaughton

  37’

• 15

  K. Rowles

• 12

  C. Antley

  68’

• 28

  D. Schnegg

• 23

  B. Servania

  82’

• 4

  M. Peltola

• 25

  J. Hopkins

  64’

  80’

• 30

  C. Clark

  43’

  55’

• 20

  C. Benteke

• 8

  J. Stroud

  55’

Substitutes

• 1

  J. Kim

• 18

  D. Dodson

• 17

  J. Murrell

  68’

• 77

  H. Kijima

• 6

  B. Enow

  80’

• 44

  R. Zouhir

• 10

  G. Pirani

  55’

  67’

• 14

  D. Badji

• 7

  Peglow

  55’

Manager

• R. Weiler

Atlanta United team news

The hosts will be without William Reilly, Matthew Edwards, Ajani Fortune and Brooks Lennon due to injury issues.

Meanwhile, Stian Gregersen, Bartosz Slisz and captain Miguel Almiron are back from international duty.

Brad Guzan, who is retiring from football, may receive some playing time, likely towards the end of the match.

DC United team news

Goalkeeper Luis Barraza and midfielder Aaron Herrera are both suspended. They received red cards in their previous 1-0 home defeat against Charlotte.

Kristian Fletcher is ruled out due to a knee injury. Garrison Tubbs, Lucas Bartlett and Derek Dodson are doubtful for the match, while Brandon Servania is back after serving a one-game yellow-card ban.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

ATL

Last 5 matches

DCU

1

Win

2

Draws

2

Wins

• DC United

  0

  -

  0

  Atlanta United

• Atlanta United

  3

  -

  3

  DC United

• DC United

  0

  -

  1

  Atlanta United

• Atlanta United

  2

  -

  3

  DC United

• DC United

  1

  -

  1

  Atlanta United

7

Goals scored

7

Games over 2.5 goals

2/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Standings

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