The soccer-loving world is always wondering which team is the best. We have the World Cup to determine the best national team, and in 2029, the Club World Cup will determine the top individual professional squad. Earlier this year, the Leagues Cup was held to decide the best of MLS and Liga MX, and now we're onto the US Open Cup Final.

This Wednesday, the United States Soccer Federation will crown its own champion in the 111th edition of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Will the Columbus Crew take home the gold, or will St. Louis City SC disrupt their plans and claim the title? Here's how to tune in, live.

When Is the 2026 US Open Cup Final?

The 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup will take place on Wednesday, October 21 at 8:00 p.m. The match will take place at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, the home of the Columbus Crew.

How to Watch the 2026 US Open Cup Final Live

CBS holds the rights to this year's U.S. Open Cup tournament. Most of the competition's matches have been broadcast on Paramount+, as will the final match between Columbus and St. Louis. You can also watch through your cable provider won the CBS Sports Network or with live TV streaming options such as DirecTV (Sports, Ultimate, or Premier tiers), FuboTV's Sports plan, Hulu + Live TV, or YouTube TV.

How to Stream the US Open Cup Final for Free

You may also be able to watch the US Open Cup Final for free with a free trial from one of the below live streaming apps

Paramount+ does not offer a free trial directly, but there are two workarounds. You can sign up for a free Amazon Prime 7-day trial with Paramount+ to catch the game for free. A Walmart+ subscription service allows you to choose Paramount+ as a bundled streamer, offering a 30-day trial for just $1. It might not be free, but it's close!

What Is the US Open Cup?

Held annually, the US Open Cup is the oldest cup competition in the United States and is one of the oldest continuously-run soccer cups in the world. It is open to amateur and professional soccer teams affiliated with the USSF.

This year's tournament included 80 professional and amateur squads from Major League Soccer, United Soccer League, and other leagues. After beginning play in the spring, it all comes down to one final game in October.

Who Is in the 2026 US Open Cup Final?

Competing in the final match are the Columbus Crew from Columbus, Ohio and St. Louis City SC from St. Louis, Missouri. Both teams are from Major League Soccer. The winner will qualify for the 2027 CONCACAF Champions Cup.