The 111th edition of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, a tournament honoring Dallas sports pioneer Lamar Hunt, is now in its thrilling Round of 16. This historic competition, played on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, sees top clubs battling for national glory.

The "Sweet 16" features a strong contingent from Major League Soccer, alongside three formidable lower-division teams. These underdog clubs – Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and Louisville City FC from the USL Championship (Division II), and One Knoxville SC from USL League One (Division III) – earned their spots by upsetting MLS sides in the previous round.

A significant storyline revolves around the Chicago Fire, led by former U.S. men's national team coach Gregg Berhalter. The Fire are aiming to make history by becoming the first MLS club to secure five Open Cup trophies.

Chicago's past success includes wins in their inaugural 1998 season, and again in 2000 and 2003. Their last trophy came 19 years ago. A fifth victory would place them alongside legendary five-time winners Maccabee Los Angeles (1973, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1981) and Bethlehem Steel (1915-16, 1918-19, 1926).

To achieve this record-tying feat, the Chicago Fire still need three more wins in the tournament. Fans eager to follow the action can find details on how to watch the U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 games.