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MLS: 2026 Runner-Up

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Sports·Soccer

MLS: 2026 Runner-Up

Inter Miami CF 20%

Vancouver Whitecaps FC 19%

Nashville SC 16%

Chicago Fire FC 13%

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Inter Miami CF 20%

Vancouver Whitecaps FC 19%

Nashville SC 16%

Chicago Fire FC 13%

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Inter Miami CF

$151 Vol.

20%

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

$152 Vol.

19%

Nashville SC

$225 Vol.

16%

Chicago Fire FC

$195 Vol.

13%

Los Angeles FC

$164 Vol.

12%

Houston Dynamo FC

$132 Vol.

8%

FC Dallas

$132 Vol.

6%

FC Cincinnati

$132 Vol.

6%

Charlotte FC

$173 Vol.

5%

New England Revolution

$132 Vol.

5%

St. Louis City SC

$132 Vol.

5%

Seattle Sounders FC

$178 Vol.

3%

Columbus Crew

$196 Vol.

3%

Real Salt Lake

$192 Vol.

3%

Minnesota United FC

$194 Vol.

3%

New York Red Bulls

$188 Vol.

3%

LA Galaxy

$132 Vol.

3%

Portland Timbers

$198 Vol.

2%

Sporting Kansas City

$191 Vol.

2%

Colorado Rapids

$132 Vol.

2%

San Jose Earthquakes

$187 Vol.

2%

CF Montréal

$188 Vol.

2%

Toronto FC

$195 Vol.

2%

Austin FC

$195 Vol.

2%

New York City FC

$197 Vol.

2%

D.C. United

$189 Vol.

1%

San Diego FC

$191 Vol.

1%

Atlanta United FC

$188 Vol.

1%

Orlando City SC

$198 Vol.

1%

Philadelphia Union

$265 Vol.

<1%

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the MLS for the 2026 season. Otherwise, it will resolve to "No". If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed participant to finish as runner-up of MLS for the 2026 season per the rules of MLS (e.g., the participant is eliminated), the corresponding market will resolve to "No". If multiple teams are declared as second-place finishers, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed name comes first alphabetically. If this event is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or a runner-up has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source will be official information from the MLS; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The tight clustering of probabilities for the 2026 MLS runner-up reflects a season where Nashville SC holds a commanding Eastern Conference lead on 53 points while Vancouver Whitecaps anchor the West with 43, yet neither has separated as a clear frontrunner for the MLS Cup final. Inter Miami CF’s high-scoring attack and Chicago Fire FC’s solid mid-table surge keep Eastern options open, while LAFC, Houston Dynamo FC, and FC Dallas maintain Western contention through strong goal differentials and recent results. With roughly half the regular season remaining and playoff seeding fluid across both conferences, trader consensus prices the outcome as highly uncertain, as any of several teams could advance deep into the postseason depending on form, injuries, and head-to-head matchups in the coming weeks.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the MLS for the 2026 season. Otherwise, it will resolve to "No".

If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed participant to finish as runner-up of MLS for the 2026 season per the rules of MLS (e.g., the participant is eliminated), the corresponding market will resolve to "No".

If multiple teams are declared as second-place finishers, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed name comes first alphabetically.

If this event is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or a runner-up has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other".

The resolution source will be official information from the MLS; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the MLS for the 2026 season. Otherwise, it will resolve to "No". If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed participant to finish as runner-up of MLS for the 2026 season per the rules of MLS (e.g., the participant is eliminated), the corresponding market will resolve to "No". If multiple teams are declared as second-place finishers, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed name comes first alphabetically. If this event is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or a runner-up has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source will be official information from the MLS; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$5,314
End Date
Jan 1, 2027
Market Opened
Aug 12, 2026, 1:27 PM ET

Resolution Source

https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores

Resolver

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This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the MLS for the 2026 season. Otherwise, it will resolve to "No". If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed participant to finish as runner-up of MLS for the 2026 season per the rules of MLS (e.g., the participant is eliminated), the corresponding market will resolve to "No". If multiple teams are declared as second-place finishers, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed name comes first alphabetically. If this event is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or a runner-up has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source will be official information from the MLS; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The tight clustering of probabilities for the 2026 MLS runner-up reflects a season where Nashville SC holds a commanding Eastern Conference lead on 53 points while Vancouver Whitecaps anchor the West with 43, yet neither has separated as a clear frontrunner for the MLS Cup final. Inter Miami CF’s high-scoring attack and Chicago Fire FC’s solid mid-table surge keep Eastern options open, while LAFC, Houston Dynamo FC, and FC Dallas maintain Western contention through strong goal differentials and recent results. With roughly half the regular season remaining and playoff seeding fluid across both conferences, trader consensus prices the outcome as highly uncertain, as any of several teams could advance deep into the postseason depending on form, injuries, and head-to-head matchups in the coming weeks.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the MLS for the 2026 season. Otherwise, it will resolve to "No".

If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed participant to finish as runner-up of MLS for the 2026 season per the rules of MLS (e.g., the participant is eliminated), the corresponding market will resolve to "No".

If multiple teams are declared as second-place finishers, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed name comes first alphabetically.

If this event is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or a runner-up has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other".

The resolution source will be official information from the MLS; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the MLS for the 2026 season. Otherwise, it will resolve to "No". If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed participant to finish as runner-up of MLS for the 2026 season per the rules of MLS (e.g., the participant is eliminated), the corresponding market will resolve to "No". If multiple teams are declared as second-place finishers, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed name comes first alphabetically. If this event is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or a runner-up has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source will be official information from the MLS; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$5,314
End Date
Jan 1, 2027
Market Opened
Aug 12, 2026, 1:27 PM ET

Resolution Source

https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...

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Frequently Asked Questions

"MLS: 2026 Runner-Up" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 30 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Inter Miami CF" at 20%, followed by "Vancouver Whitecaps FC" at 19%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 20¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 20% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"MLS: 2026 Runner-Up" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Aug 12, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

To trade on "MLS: 2026 Runner-Up," browse the 30 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "MLS: 2026 Runner-Up" is "Inter Miami CF" at 20%, meaning the market assigns a 20% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Vancouver Whitecaps FC" at 19%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "MLS: 2026 Runner-Up" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.