Major League Soccer (MLS) officially unveils the schedule and broadcast details for the 2025 season, marking the league’s 30th anniversary. This milestone year introduces its 30th team, San Diego FC, while also paying tribute to historic matches from the inaugural MLS season.
Comprehensive Broadcast Coverage
The 2025 season features all 510 matches available through MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, ensuring global accessibility without blackouts in more than 100 countries. A new addition this year includes a featured Sunday Night Match with enhanced production and studio programming. Select matches also air on FOX networks in the U.S. and TSN/RDS in Canada.
Key Dates and Events
Opening Weekend: February 22-23
- The season kicks off with Inter Miami CF vs. New York City FC (Feb. 22, 2:30 p.m. ET, Chase Stadium).
- San Diego FC debuts against LA Galaxy on Feb. 23 (7 p.m. ET, Dignity Health Sports Park).
Historic MLS Celebrations
- April 6: A rematch of the league’s first game: San Jose Earthquakes vs. D.C. United (5 p.m. ET).
- July 12: A recreation of the first MLS Cup Final: LA Galaxy vs. D.C. United (10:30 p.m. ET).
MLS All-Star Game: July 23
- Hosted by Austin FC at Q2 Stadium, with an All-Star Skills Challenge scheduled for July 22.
MLS Rivalry Week: May 14-18
- Iconic matchups include:
- Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders (May 17, Cascadia Cup battle).
- El Tráfico: LA Galaxy vs. LAFC (May 18, 9 p.m. ET).
- New York City FC vs. New York Red Bulls (May 17, 4:30 p.m. ET).
Decision Day: October 18
- The final regular season matchday determines playoff berths, featuring a notable clash between New York City FC and Seattle Sounders at 6 p.m. ET.
2025 Schedule Format
- Each team plays 34 matches (17 home, 17 away).
- Conference opponents face off twice (28 games), plus six interconference matchups.
International Competitions & MLS Schedule Adjustments
- MLS pauses from June 15-24 for the FIFA Club World Cup and Concacaf Gold Cup.
- Leagues Cup 2025, a tournament between MLS and Liga MX clubs, takes place from July 29 to August 31.
MLS Cup Playoffs & Final
- The Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs schedule is announced later.
- The 2025 MLS Cup Final date remains to be confirmed.
With a landmark season underway, MLS fans can look forward to an action-packed schedule featuring historic rematches, intense rivalries, and expanded global accessibility.
