MLS 2026 kicks off this Saturday, February 21 with a Week 1 that promises packed stadiums, international stars and matches that could set the tone for the championship from the very first minute. Major League Soccer continues to consolidate itself as one of the fastest growing leagues in the United States, with a strong impact on the Hispanic community.
The match with the most attention is Los Angeles FC vs Inter Miami CF, scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The match is scheduled for 8:30 PM CT | 9:30 PM ET | 6:30 PM PT, an ideal time for a national audience. Inter Miami, the team where Lionel Messi plays, is once again in the spotlight at the start of the season. The Argentine star, a world champion and one of the most influential figures in global soccer, generates enormous expectation among Latino fans in the United States every time he steps on the field.
Matches and official schedules
Week 1 of MLS 2026 will feature the following matchups:
Saturday, February 21, 2026
St. Louis CITY SC vs Charlotte FC
CT 1:30 PM | ET 2:30 PM | PT 11:30 AM
FC Cincinnati vs Atlanta United FC
CT 3:45 PM | ET 4:45 PM | PT 1:45 PM
D.C. United vs Philadelphia Union
CT 6:30 PM | ET 7:30 PM | PT 4:30 PM
Orlando City SC vs New York Red Bulls
CT 6:30 PM | ET 7:30 PM | PT 4:30 PM
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Real Salt Lake
CT 6:30 PM | ET 7:30 PM | PT 4:30 PM
Austin FC vs Minnesota United FC
CT 7:30 PM | ET 8:30 PM | PT 5:30 PM
FC Dallas vs Toronto FC
CT 7:30 PM | ET 8:30 PM | PT 5:30 PM
Houston Dynamo FC vs Chicago Fire FC
CT 7:30 PM | ET 8:30 PM | PT 5:30 PM
Nashville SC vs New England Revolution
CT 7:30 PM | ET 8:30 PM | PT 5:30 PM
Los Angeles FC vs Inter Miami CF
CT 8:30 PM | ET 9:30 PM | PT 6:30 PM
Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew
CT 9:30 PM | ET 10:30 PM | PT 7:30 PM
San Diego FC vs CF Montreal
CT 9:30 PM | ET 10:30 PM | PT 7:30 PM
San Jose Earthquakes vs Sporting Kansas City
CT 9:30 PM | ET 10:30 PM | PT 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 22, 2026
LA Galaxy vs New York City FC
CT 6:00 PM | ET 7:00 PM | PT 4:00 PM
Seattle Sounders FC vs Colorado Rapids
CT 8:15 PM | ET 9:15 PM | PT 6:15 PM
It is one of the fastest-growing leagues in the United States
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An unmissable opening day
MLS 2026 does not only represent soccer:
It is also a platform where Latino talent shines and where millions of U.S. Hispanics find identity and cultural connection.
Teams such as Inter Miami, LAFC, LA Galaxy, Houston Dynamo and Austin FC have a strong Latino fan base.
LAFC vs Inter Miami could mark an early benchmark in the season.
Especially because of the presence of Messi, who continues to be one of the biggest attractions in the league.
With 15 matches over two days, Week 1 of MLS 2026 offers options for all tastes and accessible schedules across the country.
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