Austin FC and Nashville SC are set to clash in the U.S. Open Cup final on Wednesday night at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas.
Austin FC once again leaned on the grit and determination that has defined their season, grinding out a 2-1 win on the road against Minnesota in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals on September 17.
After surrendering an equalizer that pushed the match into extra time, the Verde & Black dug deep, with CJ Fodrey stepping up as the hero by netting a dramatic 120th-minute winner.
Nashville SC, meanwhile, head into Wednesday's final riding high after officially punching their ticket to the MLS Cup Playoffs over the weekend. A 3-1 victory over 10-man Houston Dynamo at GEODIS Park sealed the deal, with attacking duo Sam Surridge and Hany Mukhtar both finding the back of the net.
Their path to the Open Cup Final has also been an impressive one, dispatching Chattanooga Red Wolves SC at home before overcoming Orlando City SC at Inter&Co Stadium to book their place in the showpiece clash.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Austin vs. Nashville live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this US Open Cup final in the U.S.:
TV channel: CBS Sports Network
Live stream: Paramount+, Fubo
This game is available for live TV broadcast in the English Language on CBS Sports Network in the United States. Streaming options are available on Paramount+ and Fubo.
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What time does Austin vs. Nashville kick off?
This US Open Cup final takes place at the Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas and kicks off on Wednesday, October 1, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, Oct. 1 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, Oct. 1 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, Oct. 1 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, Oct. 1 | 5:00 p.m. |
US Open Cup schedule this week
Wednesday, October 1
- Austin vs. Nashville (8:00 p.m. ET)