MLSis back for 2026 and fans have plenty to look forward to as the likes ofInter Miami,Los Angeles FC,LA Galaxy,Philadelphia Unionand more duke it out for glory.
Some of thebiggest names in soccerwill be gracing fields across the United States and Canada this season, including World Cup winnerThomas Muller, South Korean hot-shotHeung-min Sonand, of course, eight-time Ballon d'Or winnerLionel Messi. What's not to love?
Here,GOALbrings you the key dates for the upcoming MLS season and more.
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The 2026 MLS season kicks off onMarch 21 and 22, 2026and will have regular games untilMay 25, 2026, when action pauses for the World Cup.
MLS action is scheduled to return onJuly 16 and 17, 2026(just before the 2026 World Cup final on July 19, 2026), with games running as normal untilNovember 7- which is also known asDecision Day.
Dates for the MLS Cup Playoffs 2026 and the 2026 MLS Cup have not yet been confirmed.
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There will be a seven-week break in action for the 2026 World Cup starting fromMonday May 25, 2026and concluding onJuly 16, 2026.
This pause will allow various international players to link up with their national teams for the tournament, which is being hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Every single MLS game is available to stream live onApple TV, which also provides on-demand service and highlights packages.
Furthermore,FOX Sportswill air 34 MLS games live in 2026 (15 onFOX, 19 onFS1), with Spanish-language coverage available onFOX Deportes.
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