From February 19-21 through May 8, MLS teams compete in a 14-match regular season
2027 MLS Sprint Season to culminate in Audi 2027 MLS Cup Playoffs and MLS Cup presented by Audi on Memorial Day Weekend in May
NEW YORK (Thursday, October 29, 2026) – Major League Soccer today announced the schedule for the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, the fast-paced, high-stakes competition that will launch the league’s transition into its new summer-to-spring calendar and align its schedule with the world’s top soccer leagues.
Every match of the MLS 2027 Sprint Season will be available on Apple TV in more than 100 countries and regions, offering fans a single destination to watch their favorite teams with no blackouts.
The 2027 MLS Sprint Season will kick off the weekend of February 19-21 and culminate in the Audi 2027 MLS Cup Playoffs and 2027 MLS Cup presented by Audi on Memorial Day Weekend in May. During the Sprint Season, each MLS club will face its 14 conference opponents once, playing seven matches at home and seven on the road.
In addition to crowning an MLS Cup champion, the 2027 MLS Sprint Season will also have international competition implications, determining qualification for the 2028 Concacaf Champions Cup and 2028 Leagues Cup.
Click HERE to view the complete 2027 MLS Sprint Season schedule.
MLS is Back Weekend: February 19-21
The 2027 MLS Sprint Season kicks off with a standalone match on Friday, February 19 between Inter Miami CF and FC Cincinnati at Nu Stadium in Miami (8 p.m. ET), followed by 13 additional matches across Saturday and Sunday.
The Saturday, February 20 action kicks off with Philadelphia Union hosting Chicago Fire FC (1 p.m. ET) and features the 2026 Supporters’ Shield winners Nashville SC hosting New York City FC (3 p.m. ET). The weekend concludes on February 21 with a Southern California rivalry edition of Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire between San Diego FC and LAFC at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles (7 p.m. ET).
Walmart Saturday Showdown and Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire Return
Returning for the 2027 MLS Sprint Season are Walmart Saturday Showdown and Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire, highlighted games of the week with enhanced production as well as immersive pre- and post-game coverage that brings fans deeper into the matchday experience. The full Walmart Saturday Showdown and Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire schedules will be announced at a later date.
Marquee Matches Every Weekend
The fast-paced, intra-conference regular season delivers nonstop marquee and rivalry matches. Featured rivalry matches include the Canadian Classique between CF Montréal at Toronto FC on February 27 (3 p.m. ET), a Cascadia Cup match on March 20 with Seattle Sounders FC visiting Vancouver Whitecaps FC (10 p.m. ET), El Tráfico when LA Galaxy host LAFC on April 10 (10 p.m. ET), the Florida Derby with Inter Miami CF visiting Orlando City on April 17 (5 p.m. ET) and Hell is Real as the Columbus Crew travel to face FC Cincinnati on April 24 (5 p.m. ET).
MLS Decision Day 2027 on May 8
The MLS regular season concludes with Decision Day 2027 on Saturday, May 8. The slate features Eastern Conference matches kicking off at 5 p.m. ET and Western Conference matches beginning at 8 p.m. ET on Apple TV, with results determining which teams qualify for the Audi 2027 MLS Cup Playoffs. Highlighted Decision Day matches include the Hudson River Derby between New York City FC and Red Bull New York (5 p.m. ET) and 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup champions St. Louis CITY SC hosting Seattle Sounders FC (8 p.m. ET).
Audi 2027 MLS Cup Playoffs and 2027 MLS Cup presented by Audi
Following Decision Day 2027 on May 8, the top eight teams in each of the two conferences will qualify for the Audi 2027 MLS Cup Playoffs. In each conference, the postseason will be played in a single-elimination bracket format to determine a conference champion. The Eastern and Western Conference champions will meet in 2027 MLS Cup presented by Audi on Memorial Day Weekend. The complete postseason schedule will be announced at a later date.
Every Match on Apple TV
With an Apple TV subscription*, fans can enjoy every MLS match, along with studio programming complemented by a wide range of on-demand content — all in one place, without blackouts. MLS coverage is available alongside Apple TV’s award-winning lineup of original series, films, documentaries, and live sports. In addition, an Apple TV subscription will be included as part of full-season ticket packages with MLS clubs.
\An Apple TV subscription does not include third-party branded subscription services or content available for rental or purchase in the Apple TV app*
About Major League Soccer
Headquartered in New York City, Major League Soccer -- celebrating its 31st season in 2026 -- features 30 clubs throughout the United States and Canada. All MLS and Leagues Cup matches can be watched on the Apple TV app on Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, set-top boxes, and game consoles, and the web at tv.apple.com, and features the most expansive and accessible lineup of programming ever for MLS fans. For more information about MLS, visit mlssoccer.com. For more information about the Apple TV app, visit apple.com/apple-tv-app.
