2016 USL Cup playoffs

Including USL Pro history, it is the fifth postseason tournament.

[1] Sixteen teams (top 8 per conference) will compete, up from 12 last season, in the single elimination tournament.

The winner of the playoffs will be crowned league champion with the USL Cup.

The top 8 teams from each conference advance to the USL playoffs.

Championship Game MVP: Brandon Allen (NYRB)