Just in time for the holidays, the Major League Soccer schedule has been announced for the 2025 season. The league’s 30th season will also bring its 30th team to San Diego FC as all teams will be in action over the weekend. opening on February 22 and 23. With the increase from 29 to 30 teams, each team will no longer need to have a scheduled bye week each game day.
San Diego will begin play by visiting the defending MLS Cup champions, the Los Angeles Galaxy, while Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will host New York City FC at Chase Stadium. There will be nods to MLS originals as part of the 30th season celebrations, such as the San Jose Earthquakes hosting DC United on April 6 in a rematch of the league’s opener. DC United will also face the LA Galaxy on July 12 in a rematch of the inaugural MLS Cup. The date for the 2025 MLS Cup will be announced at a later date.
Hours of operation
All times Eastern
Saturday February 22
Miami vs. New York City FC, 2:30 p.m.
LAFC Vs. Minnesota United, 4:30 p.m.
Atlanta United vs. Montreal, 7:30 p.m.
Cincinnati vs. NY Red Bulls, 7:30 p.m.
Columbus Crew vs. Chicago Fire, 7:30 p.m.
DC United Vs. Toronto FC, 7:30 p.m.
Orlando City vs. Philadelphia Union, 7:30 p.m.
Austin FC vs. Sporting KC, 8:30 p.m.
Houston Dynamo vs. FC Dallas, 8:30 p.m.
Nashville SC vs. New England Revolution, 8:30 p.m.
St. Louis City FC Vs. Colorado Rapids, 8:30 p.m.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Real Salt Lake, 10:30 p.m.
Seattle Sounders vs. Charlotte FC, 10:30 p.m.
Sunday February 23
Portland Timbers vs. Vancouver Whitecaps, 4 p.m.
LAFC Vs. San Diego FC, 7 p.m.
Here is the complete schedule. All matches can be watched on Apple TV MLS Season Pass.
Suspend incoming calls
With Inter Miami and the Seattle Sounders participating in the Club World Cup along with 14 MLS venues hosting the tournament, the league will suspend play from June 15-24 until the end of the group stage . The league will also take a break for the 2025 Gold Cup, a tournament that typically brings together many MLS players.
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Dates to know
May 10: The New York Red Bulls will host the Galaxy in an MLS Cup rematch. The Galaxy managed to win their record sixth title, but this will be an opportunity for the Red Bulls and new signing Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting to announce that they are looking to turn back the clock.
May 14: The first game of MLS Rivalry Week, which runs through May 18, will take place on May 14. It will pit St. Louis City SC against Sporting Kansas City, Orlando City against Inter Miami and Los Angeles FC against the Galaxy. El Trafico.
July 23: The MLS All-Star Game will take place at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. Presenting the Skills Challenge on July 22, the opponent has not yet been announced.
July 29-August 31: The League Cup will begin after the All-Star break. Details are still to come on participants, but like the Concacaf Champions Cup, the league will see teams play midweek with no break for MLS or Liga MX during the tournament.
October 18: MLS decision day will take place. Eastern Conference games will begin at 6 p.m. ET with Western Conference games following at 9 p.m. ET. This is a date to respect because, historically, the final places and the ranking of the playoffs are decided until the end. There will also be an interconference match due to the addition of a 30th team, with New York City FC hosting the Seattle Sounders to finish their season.
