Season Kick-off Highlights:
Lionel Messi will once again don the Inter Miami jersey, with the first home game on Wednesday, February 21, against Real Salt Lake at the DRV PNK Stadium.
A total of 34 regular-season games, concluding on October 19 against the New England Revolution, again at home.
This season marks the earliest start in MLS history, setting the stage for an exciting year of soccer. After this kick-off, MLS is Back weekend action will continue with a full series of games on Saturday, February 24, and Sunday, February 25. Highlighting this weekend, the showdown between LA Galaxy and Inter Miami CF on Sunday, February 25, at Dignity Health Sports Park (8:30 p.m. ET, MLS Season Pass on Apple TV).
The team owned by Englishman David Beckham will play most of its games during weekends (two on Sundays and 24 on Saturdays), with just eight midweek games.
Each MLS team will play 17 home games and 17 away games, facing conference rivals twice and other teams once.
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV: Gateway to Every Minute of Action
Just like during Messi's debut season, all matches can be viewed through the MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV platform.
Building on a record-breaking first year of a 10-year partnership with Apple, all MLS action in 2024 will be available on the MLS Season Pass through the Apple TV app. This global streaming service offers fans in more than 100 countries and regions a broad and accessible schedule, bringing every league match to a dedicated destination. With no blackouts, fans can enjoy every moment of the game, accompanied by deeper coverage and analysis than ever, accessible on a multitude of devices through the Apple TV app.
MLS Season Pass is not just about live matches; it features exclusive on-demand content, including MLS 360, a four-hour live program providing live views of each match, expert analysis, and discussion. Another highlight, MLS Wrap-Up, offers comprehensive summaries and post-match coverage in both English and Spanish.
In addition to MLS Season Pass, some games will be available on the FOX network family in the U.S., with TSN and RDS covering Canada. FOX Sports will broadcast 34 games in 2024, providing comprehensive coverage with Spanish-language options on FOX Deportes.
2024 Calendar Format: A Football Experience
The 2024 season features a dynamic schedule with each team playing 34 regular-season games, evenly split between home and away games. Most games will take place on Saturdays and some Wednesdays, with local kick-off times set for 7:30 p.m.
The Eastern Conference, with 15 clubs, will see teams facing each other twice (28 games) and facing select opponents from the Western Conference six times. In the Western Conference, with 14 clubs, teams will face each other twice (26 games), and some intra-conference opponents will be played for the third time (1-2 games). Additionally, there will be six to seven games against Eastern Conference teams.
MLS All-Star Game 2024 and Rivalry Week: Mark Your Calendars!
The MLS All-Star Game 2024, presented by Target, is scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio. This week of world-class soccer events, music, interactive fan experiences, and community events promises to be thrilling. The opponent for the All-Star Game will be revealed at a later date.
Rivalry Week 2024, from May 11 to 18, will highlight the best matchups, including the rematch of the Hell is Real Derby between Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati, the classic matchup between Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders FC, and the Florida rivalry between Orlando City SC and Inter Miami CF.
El Tráfico, Decision Day MLS, and MLS Cup presented by Audi: More Football Events
El Tráfico, with LA Galaxy vs. LAFC, will take place again at the historic Rose Bowl on Thursday, July 4, at 10:30 p.m. ET. Decision Day 2024 is scheduled for Saturday, October 19, with all Eastern Conference matches starting at 6 p.m. ET and Western Conference matches at 9 p.m. ET, respectively, on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
The Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs will culminate in the Major League Soccer championship game, the MLS Cup presented by Audi, on Saturday, December 7, with home-field advantage awarded to the team with the best regular-season record.
As the stage is set for an exciting 2024 season, fans can anticipate an immersive experience with unprecedented coverage and thrilling matchups. Stay tuned for the latest updates and mark your calendars for a football journey like no other.
