2027 MLS SuperDraft to be held on Monday, December 21
NEW YORK (Monday, November 9, 2026) – Major League Soccer today announced the full calendar of offseason roster building events, highlighted by the 2027 MLS SuperDraft on Monday, December 21 and Free Agency opening on Tuesday, December 22. Prior to the 2027 MLS SuperDraft, clubs will have the opportunity to scout prospective top collegiate talent at the 2026 College Showcase, which will be held in Los Angeles from December 15-18.
The full calendar for offseason roster building events and dates is detailed below.
Wednesday, November 25: Club Deadline to Exercise Options and Issue/Submit Bona Fide Offers* (1 p.m. ET)
MLS clubs not competing in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs must notify the MLS League Office in writing of all Bona Fide offers and identify which players will have their options exercised or declined. Clubs competing in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs must submit all Bona Fide offers and options no later than the day after their final match of the postseason.
All roster decisions will be publicized by the individual clubs.
\Excludes Audi MLS Cup Playoffs clubs*
Tuesday, December 15 - Friday, December 18: MLS College Showcase
The seventh edition of the MLS College Showcase will take place from Dec. 15-18 in Los Angeles. The closed-door event will give technical staffs from MLS clubs an opportunity to scout top collegiate prospects in the nation.
Monday, December 21: 2027 MLS Superdraft (3 p.m. ET)
The 2027 MLS SuperDraft will consist of three rounds of player selection. The MLS SuperDraft order is set by taking the reverse order of the club standings at the end of each MLS season, taking postseason performance into account.
Tuesday, December 22: Free Agency Opens (1 p.m. ET)
Clubs may engage with players, other than their own, that are eligible for Free Agency.
Free Agency eligible players are out-of-contract and option-declined players who are at least 24 years old and who have completed a minimum of four service years.
MLS Communications will make the complete list of Free Agents available on Monday, Dec. 21.
Wednesday, December 23: Re-Entry Process, Stage 1 (5 p.m. ET)
The Re-Entry Process (Stage 1 and Stage 2) is conducted in reverse order of 2026 season finish, considering postseason performance.
Eligible Players include those who are at least 22 years old, have a minimum of one service year, and who are not eligible for Free Agency. An out-of-contract player who has received a Bona Fide offer from his current club will not be eligible for the Re-Entry Draft. The MLS Cup presented by Audi champions will get the 30th pick.
The list of players eligible for selection in the Re-Entry Process – Stage 1 will be released by MLS Communications on Monday, Dec. 21.
Wednesday, December 23: End-of-Year Waivers Close (5 p.m. ET)
The End-of-Year Waivers process is conducted in reverse order of 2026 season finish, considering postseason performance.
Eligible for selection are players who do not meet the minimum requirements for Re-Entry Process or Free Agency.
The list of players eligible for the End-of-Year Waivers will be released by MLS Communications on Monday, Dec. 21.
Wednesday, December 30: Re-Entry Process, Stage 2 (5 p.m. ET)
The Re-Entry Process, Stage 2 is conducted in the same order as Stage 1 and consists of MLS players who were not selected in the Stage 1.
Not all unselected Stage 1 players will be available for selection as players may re-sign with their previous club between stages or may opt out of the process.
The list of players eligible for selection in the Re-Entry Process – Stage 2 will be released by MLS Communications on Tuesday, Dec. 29.
