"The calendar shift is one of the most important decisions in our history. Aligning our schedule with the world's top leagues will strengthen our clubs' global competitiveness, create better opportunities in the transfer market, and ensure our Audi MLS Cup Playoffs take center stage without interruption. It marks the start of a new era for our league and for soccer in North America."
"The 2027 Sprint Season schedule, including each team's home and away matchups, will be announced in the coming months. Each club will play seven matches at home and seven away during the regular season, all against opponents from the opposing conference. The top eight teams from each conference will then qualify for the playoffs."
Major League Soccer is implementing a significant calendar restructuring beginning in 2027. The 2027 sprint season runs February to May with 14 intra-conference matches, where each team plays seven home and seven away games against opposing conference opponents. The top eight teams from each conference advance to single-elimination playoffs determining conference champions, who compete in the MLS Cup. Teams can still qualify for the 2028 Concacaf Champions Cup and Leagues Cup. Starting 2027-28, the regular season begins in July and concludes with the MLS Cup in May, incorporating a winter break from mid-December through early February with no January matches. This alignment with global top leagues aims to enhance competitiveness and transfer market opportunities.
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