When Does MLS Season Start? Date, Time & Schedule

The 31st season of Major League Soccer begins on Saturday with an exciting schedule of matches to open the 2026 campaign.
The Express Tribune

Messi kicks off MLS season

Messi -- MLS's undisputed flagship star -- will lace up his boots for a fourth year with Inter Miami, who take on South Korean ace Son Heung-min's Los Angeles FC in Saturday's opener at the 70,000-capacity Memorial Coliseum.

‘I don’t really want to’ – Heung-min Son snubs Lionel Messi talk ahead of blockbuster MLS opener

Los Angeles FC star Heung-min Son refused to talk about Lionel Messi ahead of their side’s MLS opener this weekend. Son’s LA franchise face 2025 MLS champions Inter Miami to kick off

Preview: Los Angeles FC vs Inter Miami - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Los Angeles FC and Inter Miami, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
MLSsoccer.com

Major League Soccer Unveils Its 2026 Marketing Campaign and Fan Engagement Plans Amid Landmark Year for the Sport

Min, Matt Freese, Diego Luna, and Joseph Paintsil in “MLS Is Back” Season Kickoff Campaign CAMPAIGN VIDEO Los Angeles Fan Activations Launch Opening Weekend Excitement
KXAN

Austin FC bows out of MLS playoffs after 4-1 loss to LAFC

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a match with a combined 27 fouls and eight yellow cards, visiting LAFC overwhelmed Austin FC 4-1 on Sunday at Q2 Stadium, advancing to the Western Conference semifinals of the MLS playoffs. With the victory, LAFC claimed the best-of-3 ...