This was the 23rd version of the MLS Cup Playoffs, the tournament culminating the Major League Soccer regular season.

Twelve teams, the top six of each conference, competed in the MLS Cup Playoffs.

The winners advanced to the MLS Cup, a single match hosted by the participant with the better regular season record which was played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

[2] Toronto FC were the defending MLS Cup champions, but failed to qualify for the playoffs.

Atlanta United FC won their first MLS Cup title.