The 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season resumed after its FIFA World Cup break and is now entering the second half of the season. The league features 30 clubs (15 in the Eastern Conference and 15 in the Western Conference), with every team playing 34 regular-season matches (17 home, 17 away).
2026 MLS Key Dates
- ⚽ Opening Weekend: February 21–22, 2026
- 🌍 FIFA World Cup Break: May 25 – July 16
- ▶️ MLS Season Resumed: July 16–17
- ⭐ MLS All-Star Game: July 29, 2026
- Host: Charlotte, North Carolina
- 🏁 Decision Day (Final Regular Season Matches): November 7, 2026
- 🏆 MLS Cup Playoffs: November–December
- 🏆 MLS Cup Final: Scheduled for December 18, 2026.
This Week’s Schedule (July 20–26)
This week’s slate includes several key matchups as clubs return from the World Cup break, including:
- Houston Dynamo vs. D.C. United
- LA Galaxy vs. St. Louis CITY SC
- Additional Eastern and Western Conference matches throughout the weekend.
What Makes This Season Unique?
- The 2026 season paused for nearly seven weeks because of the FIFA World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- This is the last full MLS season played on the traditional February-to-December calendar.
- Beginning in 2027, MLS will transition toward a European-style summer-to-spring schedule following a shortened 2027 transition season.
How to Watch
- Every MLS regular-season and playoff match is available on Apple TV through MLS coverage, with select games also carried by partner broadcasters. Following the World Cup, MLS has returned with a full slate of matches.
If you’re interested in Southern California teams, I can also provide:
- LA Galaxy’s remaining 2026 schedule
- LAFC’s remaining 2026 schedule
- The current MLS standings, playoff picture, and each club’s upcoming matches.
 Schedule - Let's Talk Los Angeles){kind=link}
 Schedule){kind=link}