Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 7:00 PM EDT
Keyworth Stadium | Hamtramck, Michigan
Detroit City FC v. Rhode Island FC
Watch: ESPN+
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Detroit City FC hosts Rhode Island FC at 7pm on Saturday night for the final regular season match at Keyworth Stadium in the 2026 season. Saturday is the second matchup between the clubs this season, the first being a scoreless draw in April. The match will feature clashing tactics for each team, as Rhode Island FC ranks near the top of the league in goals scored, while Detroit City FC is second in the league in clean sheets.
Le Rouge come into the match in second place in the Eastern Conference, sitting on 47 points following a win over Birmingham Legion FC last Saturday. With a victory this weekend, Detroit City FC will clinch home field advantage for at least the first round of the USL Playoffs. Rhode Island FC is currently sixth in the East with 38 points, following a 3-1 victory over Brooklyn FC last Saturday.
Saturday will be the sixth matchup between the clubs since Rhode Island FC joined the USL Championship in 2024. The all-time series tilts in Le Rouge’s favor, with Detroit City FC leading 2-1-2.
Availability
Preston Tabort-Etaka and Connor Rutz are listed as out for Detroit City FC. Rafa Mentzingen is questionable.
Storylines
Playoff Home Field Advantage: With a win, Detroit City FC clinches home field advantage for the first round of the USL Championship Playoffs. This would be the second time since joining the USL in 2022 that Le Rouge hosts a playoff match.
Black Arrow Award: Following the match, Detroit City FC will announce the 2026 Black Arrow Award winner. Black Arrow is Le Rouge’s Most Valuable Player award, with Michael Bryant taking home the honors in 2025.
City Centurion: In addition to the Black Arrow announcement, Ben Morris will be honored for reaching 100 career matches with Le Rouge. Morris became the 11th player to reach the 100 career appearance mark with the club on July 2nd, scoring the game winner against Birmingham Legion FC.
Stephen Carroll Night: Club legend Stephen Carroll will also be honored on Saturday night. Carroll, named captain in 2019, retired from the pitch and joined the front office following the 2025 season. The first 500 fans at Gate 3 will receive a limited edition Stephen Carroll replica statue.
Follow Along
- The match will be live-streamed on ESPN+.
- For game updates and highlights, follow @detroitcityfootballclub on Instagram, Detroit City FC on Facebook and @DetroitCityFC on Twitter
Please send all media inquiries to media@detcityfc.com.
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