HOUSTON (Nov. 9, 2026) – Houston Dynamo FC will host a Dynamo Fan Fuel Up Rally on Friday, Nov. 13, to kick off Club's Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs campaign and celebrate their return to postseason play for the third time in four seasons. Houston's playoff campaign is powered by Shell Energy.
From 7:00-9:00 a.m. CT, fans are invited to swing by HDFC Headquarters (413 Bastrop St Houston, TX 77003) for a drive-thru event to fuel the team's playoff momentum and enjoy complementary coffee and donuts, while securing an exclusive playoff yard sign and postseason mementos, while supplies last, from Dynamo alumni and staff onsite.
Dynamo fans can secure their tickets for the Round One Home Game at Shell Energy Stadium via TixrHERE.
“We are excited to fuel Houston’s return to the postseason with the fans who have supported us every step of the way,” said HDFC Chief Marketing Officer Graham Wincott. “The passion at Shell Energy Stadium and on the road all season long helped drive the team throughout the regular season, and this Fan Fuel Up Rally is our opportunity to thank both returning and new fans while building excitement across Houston for the MLS Cup Playoffs. We invite Dynamo fans to stop by Friday, show their playoff spirit and continue bringing the hustle as we continue our pursuit for the Cup.”
The Dynamo will launch their playoff campaign versus the San Jose Earthquakes in the Round One Best-of-3 Series, marking the first postseason meeting between Houston and San Jose.
Houston’s opening round playoff schedule is available below:
- Game 1 – Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 9:00 p.m. CT – San Jose, Calif. – Apple TV, FS1 and FOX Deportes
- Game 2 – Saturday, Nov. 28, at 1:30 p.m. CT – Houston, Texas – Apple TV
- Game 3 (if necessary) – Wednesday, Dec. 2 (time TBC) – San Jose, Calif. – Apple TV
Houston enters the postseason as the fifth seed in the Western Conference after finishing the regular season with a 14-11-9 (W-L-D) record on 51 points, tied for the fourth-most points in Club history. San Jose enters the postseason as the fourth seed in the Western Conference, posting a 14-10-10 (W-L-D) record on 52 points this season.
Houston holds a 19-12-6 (W-L-D) all-time MLS record versus San Jose, outscoring them 57-47 across 37 meetings. The Dynamo and Earthquakes played two tightly contested matches in 2026, the first coming in a scoreless draw at Shell Energy Stadium in August, followed by a 1-0 victory for San Jose at PayPal Park in September.
Houston allowed just 43 goals this season, the fourth-fewest across MLS. Earlier this season, the Dynamo tied a league record with a five-match shutout victory streak and held opponents scoreless for an impressive 485 minutes, the second-longest run over the last decade for the Dynamo.
From an individual perspective, attacker Guilherme finished the season with 26 goal contributions, having a say on 60.4% of Houston’s scoring plays, while goalkeeper Jonathan Bond made his 150th MLS appearance on Saturday and finished top-three in the league with 12 clean sheets this season, tying Tally Hall (2012) and Steve Clark's (2023) single-season Club records.
The Round One Best-of-3 Series includes the top seven teams from each conference, as well as the two Wild Card Match winners. All 16 teams participating in the Round One Best-of-3 Series earn at least one home game in the series, with the higher seed hosting Game 1 and Game 3 (if necessary), while the lower seed hosts Game 2.
For the latest news and additional information regarding schedule and tickets, visit HoustonDynamoFC.com.
