Major League Soccer has announced the 2021 MLS season will begin on Saturday, April 3 and feature 34 matches for each of the league’s 27 clubs. MLS’ 26th regular season will conclude on MLS Decision Day, November 7, and the Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs will begin November 19. MLS Cup will be played on Saturday, December 11.
Key Dates
- Feb. 22: MLS Preseason training begins (6 weeks)
- Apr. 3-4: MLS is Back - Opening Weekend 2021
- Late Aug.: MLS Heineken® Rivalry Week
- Late summer: MLS All-Star Game presented by Target, Leagues Cup, Campeones Cup
- Nov.