Where to watch Columbus Crew vs. St Louis City live stream, TV channel, start time for US Open Cup final

One legacy club clashes with one newcomer as the 2026 U.S. Open Cup will determine its winner when the Columbus Crew host St. Louis City FC on Wednesday evening.

The Crew are in their fourth final and first since 2010, having won the title once before back in 2002.

St. Louis, meanwhile, are only in their fourth year of existence and never reached past the Round of 16 until this year's run to the final.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.

Here's how to watch the 2026 U.S. Open Cup final in the U.S.:

This game is available for live TV broadcast on CBS Sports Network. That channel is available to stream on Fubo in the United States.

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The match can also be viewed live on CBS's dedicated streaming platform, Paramount+.

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The 2026 U.S. Open Cup final takes place at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, Ohio and kicks off on Wednesday, October 21 at 8 p.m. local time.

Here's how that time translates across the U.S.: