It’s the Charlotte FC versus the Chicago Fire at Soldier Field on August 1, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- Location: Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
- Streaming: Apple TV
How to Watch Charlotte FC vs. Chicago Fire on August 1, 2026
You can watch the Chicago Fire take on Charlotte FC live on DIRECTV on Apple TV on August 1, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET.
Charlotte FC (7-4-6) at Chicago Fire (8-2-6) — Match Preview
Charlotte FC (7-4-6) travel to Soldier Field to face Chicago Fire (8-2-6) on August 1, 2026. Chicago averages 1.9 goals per match while allowing just 1.4, a tighter balance than Charlotte’s 1.6 goals for and 1.5 against, and the Fire’s plus-8 goal differential outpaces Charlotte’s plus-3 through the season. Idan Toklomati leads the Charlotte attack with 5 goals in 17 appearances, the team’s most direct route to goal, while Kerwin Vargas adds a dual threat of 3 goals and 4 assists across the same 17 matches. Chicago sits fourth in the conference with 26 points, two places and a single point ahead of Charlotte in sixth with 25.
Streaming
Apple TV
What Time is the Chicago Fire vs. Charlotte FC Match Today?
The Charlotte FC vs. Chicago Fire match starts at 8:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Charlotte FC vs. Chicago Fire?
You can watch Charlotte FC vs. Chicago Fire on Apple TV.
Players to Watch: Charlotte FC vs. Chicago Fire
Charlotte FC
Idan Toklomati — F. Toklomati leads Charlotte FC with 5 goals across 17 appearances this season, the clearest individual scoring threat in the lineup. His finishing has powered an attack that has produced 28 goals total, and he remains the most direct scoring option on the road at Soldier Field.
Kerwin Vargas — F. Vargas pairs 3 goals with 4 assists across 17 matches, giving Charlotte FC a second scoring outlet who also creates chances for others. That combination of finishing and service makes him a real threat against a Chicago Fire defense allowing just 1.4 goals per match.
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