The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup will be decided in Texas. Austin FC will host Nashville SC in the 2025 final at Q2 Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 1, after a dramatic semifinal week set up a clash between a first-time finalist at home and an opponent built on knockout savvy. U.S. Soccer confirmed the date and venue early Thursday.
Austin booked its place with a 2–1 extra-time win at Minnesota United, sealed by CJ Fodrey’s winner deep into the 120th minute. The result sends the five-year-old club into its first major final and guarantees a title match in front of its home crowd.
Nashville arrived by beating the Philadelphia Union 3–1 at GEODIS Park, powered by a hat trick from Sam Surridge. The victory puts the Tennessee side into its first Open Cup final.
Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network will show the game live from Q2 Stadium on October 1. The winner wins a ticket in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup, which means that both teams have more to lose.
Austin has relied on tempo and offensive width during the cup run, while Nashville has relied on set-piece strength and Surridge’s finishing form. Both teams have a lot of momentum and a chance to win their first big prize, no matter how they get there.
For Austin, Fodrey’s late strike in St. Paul capped a night of survival and belief. For Nashville, the semifinal showed a team comfortable in elimination games and unbothered by pressure moments. The final will test depth, discipline, and nerves with silverware and continental qualification on the line.
Officials said additional event and ticket details will follow through club channels and tournament platforms as matchday approaches.
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