The 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is heating up as the Round of 16 gets underway this Tuesday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 21, with full national coverage provided by CBS Sports across Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network, and CBS Sports Network.
All eight matchups will stream live on Paramount+, with select games simulcast for free and whip-around goal coverage on CBS Sports Golazo Network’s The Golazo Show. The marquee midweek tournament showcases top-tier MLS clubs battling for national glory and one lower division hopeful, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, aiming to extend their Cinderella run.
What to Watch
All 8 #USOC2025 Round of 16 GAMES LIVE on @paramountplus with 3 on @CBSSports / @CBSSportsGolazo (+ May 21 Whip-Around Show on Golazo Network with EVERY GOAL)
— U.S. Open Cup (@opencup) May 19, 2025
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Fans can expect studio coverage starting at 7:00 PM ET both nights, with Tuesday’s opening clash between New England Revolution and Chicago Fire FC airing on CBS Sports Golazo Network. The highly anticipated showdown between San Jose Earthquakes and Portland Timbers will be featured Tuesday night on CBS Sports Network.
Wednesday ramps up with The Golazo Show, delivering every goal in real-time from six matches, including New York Red Bulls vs. FC Dallas, Orlando City vs. Nashville SC, and Austin FC vs. Houston Dynamo.
Key Matchups
- Philadelphia Union vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC: The last remaining lower division team faces an all-Pennsylvania challenge against one of MLS’s best.
- Austin FC vs. Houston Dynamo: Texas rivalry renewed in a match airing both on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network.
- New York Red Bulls vs. FC Dallas: Featured on CBS Sports Network, this East vs. West battle pits two aggressive squads in a must-win game.
Full Broadcast Schedule (ET)
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— U.S. Open Cup (@opencup) May 19, 2025
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Tuesday, May 20
- 7:00 PM – New England Revolution vs. Chicago Fire FC (Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network)
- 10:00 PM – San Jose Earthquakes vs. Portland Timbers (Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network)
Wednesday, May 21
- 7:30 PM – The Golazo Show (CBS Sports Golazo Network)
- 7:30 PM – New York Red Bulls vs. FC Dallas (CBS Sports Network)
- 7:30 PM – D.C. United vs. Charlotte FC (Paramount+)
- 7:30 PM – Orlando City SC vs. Nashville SC (Paramount+)
- 7:30 PM – Philadelphia Union vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (Paramount+)
- 9:00 PM – Austin FC vs. Houston Dynamo (Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network)
Looking Ahead
The quarterfinal draw will be held Thursday, May 22 at 9:30 AM ET during CBS Sports Golazo Network’s Morning Footy, revealing the bracket paths to the semifinals and final.
CBS Sports’ expanded coverage continues with in-depth studio analysis, goal highlights, and editorial stories through CBSSports.com, newsletters, and social media. With 110 years of tradition behind it, the U.S. Open Cup remains the oldest and most storied soccer competition in the United States.
For fans of knockout drama and American soccer history, this week’s Round of 16 is a must-watch event.
