2026 Ron Newman Cup Playoffs

After an amazing regular season and decision day, the MASL has released the schedule for the first round of the MASL Ron Newman Cup Playoffs.

1. San Diego BYE
2. Baltimore BYE
3. Milwaukee Host Empire - Game 2 Monday, April 6 at 7:35pm ET
4. St. Louis Host Kansas City - Game 2 Wednesday, April 8 at 8:05pm ET
5. Kansas City Host St Louis - Game 1 Monday, April 6 at 8:00pm ET
6. Empire Host Milwaukee - Game 1 Thursday, April 2 at 9:35pm ET

After enjoying a first-round bye as the MASL Supporters Shield winners (owners of the league’s best record), the Sockers will await the first-round winner between the Comets and the Ambush. The fifth-seeded Comets will host the fourth-seeded Ambush for Match One at Cable Dahmer Arena on Monday, April 6th, with venue shifting to the Family Arena in St. Louis for Match Two on Wedensday, April 8th, with a possible Knockout Game to follow. The second round series will begin with Match One in either Kansas City or St. Louis on Friday, April 17th at 5:05pm PDT. The two clubs will then travel to California for the deciding second leg at Frontwave Arena on Sunday, April 19th at 5:05pm PDT. Tickets are available for all playoff series by visiting frontwavearena.com or sdsockers.com.