Championship Playoffs Rewritten | MLS News

The Championship playoffs are heating up—this year’s format overhaul promises even more chaos and cash. Top two teams auto-promote, but the third spot is a high-stakes battle: fifth through eighth face off in single-elimination games, winners clash with third and fourth in two-legged semifinals, all culminating in a Wembley final. With Premier League revenue potential reaching hundreds of millions—even with parachute payments—it’s soccer’s most lucrative one-game gamble. Regular season ends May 1, 2027, and the race to Wembley is already on. Hull City won last season; Crystal Palace holds the record for most promotions. This new structure? Pure drama. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dc87fb939662ba22