Fire will open playoffs on Sunday, Nov. 1

Match was originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1

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Marco Pappa and the Fire will begin their playoff run on Sunday, Nov. 1. (Getty Images)

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CHICAGO, Ill. -- In a change to the previously-released MLS Cup Playoffs schedule, the Chicago Fire will now play arch rival New England Revolution in Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinal series on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 1 p.m. CT at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. The match will still be televised live on Fox Soccer Channel.

The match was moved from its original date of Saturday, Oct. 31, at 3 p.m. CT.

Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinal series will be played at its originally-scheduled date and time as the Fire face New England in the pivotal second game of the home-and-away series at TOYOTA PARK on Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m. CT.

Tickets are available now for the Fire's Eastern Conference Semifinal home match starting at just $22. Special prices are available to groups of 15 or more by calling 888-MLS-FIRE. The Fire are also offering a special Center Circle 4-pack ticket package for the Fire's home playoff game. Fans who purchase three Center Circle seats receive the fourth seat for free; just $150 for all four seats. For more information, or to purchase tickets and ensure your seat at TOYOTA PARK during the Chicago Fire's quest for the MLS Cup, call 888-MLS-FIRE today or visit www.chicago-fire.com.