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MLS Unveils 2026 Schedule With World Cup Hiatus and Miami Freedom Park Debut

The release marks the league's final February‑to‑November campaign before a 2027 calendar realignment, with all matches carried globally on Apple TV without blackouts.

Overview

  • The season begins Feb. 21 with Inter Miami visiting LAFC at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, and concludes with Decision Day on Nov. 7.
  • League play pauses after matches on May 24 to accommodate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, returning July 16–17 before the tournament’s final.
  • Inter Miami opens its new 25,000‑seat Miami Freedom Park on April 4 against Austin FC, following an early run of road games.
  • All 510 regular‑season matches stream on Apple TV with no local blackouts or extra subscription, with select games on FOX in the U.S. and TSN/RDS in Canada.
  • The Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs open Nov. 18 after the November FIFA window for an uninterrupted month of postseason play, while each club plays a 34‑game regular season.