Chicago vs Columbus: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Chicago Fire FC host Columbus Crew at SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday 7 November 2026, kick-off 21:00 UTC, in the MLS. Chicago have had 20 days of rest since playing New England (MLS); Columbus have had 16 after facing St. Louis and travel about 449 km. Chicago are without 3 players (Sam Rogers, Robin Lod, André Franco); Columbus are missing 1 (Wessam Abou Ali).