Major League Soccer announced the opening match for every team today and Orlando City will host CF Montreal on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. It will be the eighth consecutive season since joining the top flight that the Lions will be home for the first game, but it will be the first time Orlando has faced Montreal on opening day.
In addition, Orlando City will be the opponent for the Chicago Fire’s home opener. That game will take place at Soldier Field at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 5.
“Playing at Exploria Stadium in front of our fans is special, as they create an incredible game day atmosphere,” Orlando City SC Chairman Mark Wilf said in a club press release.