Explore the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season with full details on teams, match venues, schedules, star players, and key events including the All-Star Game and Club World Cup.
Major League Soccer (MLS) is celebrating its 30th season in 2025, marking a significant milestone in North American professional soccer. Here’s an overview of the current season:
Major League Soccer Overview
• The season Duration is from February 22 to October 18, 2025 with 510 regular season matches.
• Number of teams is 30 including the addition of San Diego FC.
• Conference Structure is divided into Eastern and Western Conferences, each comprising 15 teams.
• Each team plays 34 regular-season games, focusing on intra-conference matchups with 6 inter-conference games.
• All matches are available via MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. Select games are also broadcast on FOX, FS1, and FOX Deportes in the U.S., and on TSN and RDS in Canada.
MLS 2025 Key Match Dates
Rivalry Week:
A highlight of the season from May 14 to May 18, featuring intense regional matchups such as El Tráfico (LAFC vs. LA Galaxy) and the Hudson River Derby (NYCFC vs. NY Red Bulls). This week draws major fan interest and media attention.
Club World Cup & Gold Cup Break:
A scheduled pause from June 15 to June 25 in the MLS season to accommodate:
• The FIFA Club World Cup, hosted in the U.S., featuring top international clubs.
• The CONCACAF Gold Cup, involving many MLS players representing their national teams.
MLS All-Star Game :
Held at Q2 Stadium on July 23 in Austin, Texas, this mid-season exhibition features MLS stars versus international opponents or a league-selected squad, celebrating the league’s talent and fanbase.
Leagues Cup :
A month-long tournament from July 29 to August 31, involving all MLS and Liga MX clubs. The MLS regular season pauses for this competition, which also provides CONCACAF Champions Cup qualification.
Decision Day :
The final day of the regular season on October 18, where all teams play simultaneously, often determining playoff seeding and final qualifications.
MLS Cup Playoffs :
The top teams from each conference enter a postseason knockout format culminating in the MLS Cup Final, which crowns the league champion.
It’s date have to be announced.
Team Details
As of the 2025 season, Major League Soccer (MLS) comprises 30 teams divided equally between the Eastern and Western Conferences. Here’s an overview of each team, including their stadiums and capacities:
Eastern Conference
1. Atlanta United FC
Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Capacity: 42,500
2. Austin FC
Stadium: Q2 Stadium
Capacity: 20,738
3. CF Montréal
Stadium: Saputo Stadium
Capacity: 19,619
4. Charlotte FC
Stadium: Bank of America Stadium
Capacity: 38,000
5. Chicago Fire FC
Stadium: Soldier Field
Capacity: 24,955
6. Columbus Crew
Stadium: Lower.com Field
Capacity: 20,011
7. D.C. United
Stadium: Audi Field
Capacity: 20,000
8. FC Cincinnati
Stadium: TQL Stadium
Capacity: 26,000
9. Inter Miami CF
Stadium: Chase Stadium
Capacity: 21,550
10. Nashville SC
Stadium: Geodis Park
Capacity: 30,000
11. New England Revolution
Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Capacity: 20,000
12. New York City FC
Stadiums: Yankee Stadium / Citi Field
Capacities: 28,743 / 41,992
13. New York Red Bulls
Stadium: Sports Illustrated Stadium
Capacity: 25,000
14. Orlando City SC
Stadium: Inter&Co Stadium
Capacity: 25,500
15. Philadelphia Union
Stadium: Subaru Park
Capacity: 18,500
Western Conference
1. Colorado Rapids
Stadium: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
Capacity: 18,061
2. FC Dallas
Stadium: Toyota Stadium
Capacity: 20,500
3. Houston Dynamo FC
Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
Capacity: 22,039
4. LA Galaxy
Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park
Capacity: 27,000
5. Los Angeles FC (LAFC)
Stadium: BMO Stadium
Capacity: 22,000
6. Minnesota United FC
Stadium: Allianz Field
Capacity: 19,400
7. Portland Timbers
Stadium: Providence Park
Capacity: 25,218
8. Real Salt Lake
Stadium: America First Field
Capacity: 20,213
9. San Diego FC
Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium
Capacity: 35,000
10. San Jose Earthquakes
Stadium: PayPal Park
Capacity: 18,000
11. Seattle Sounders FC
Stadium: Lumen Field
Capacity: 37,722
12. Sporting Kansas City
Stadium: Children’s Mercy Park
Capacity: 18,467
13. St. Louis City SC
Stadium: Energizer Park
Capacity: 22,423
14. Toronto FC
Stadium: BMO Field
Capacity: 28,351
15. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Stadium: BC Place
Capacity: 22,120
Venue Details
Major League Soccer (MLS) matches in the 2025 season are hosted across 30 stadiums in the United States and Canada. Each team plays its home games at its respective stadium, with some venues also selected for major tournaments like the FIFA Club World Cup. Here’s an overview of the MLS stadiums and notable venues for the 2025 season:
MLS Stadiums (2025 Season)
The details are as follows:
Team Stadium – City, State/Province
• Atlanta United FC – Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta, GA
• Austin FC – Q2 Stadium Austin, TX
• CF Montréal – Saputo Stadium Montreal, QC
• Charlotte FC – Bank of America Stadium Charlotte, NC
• Chicago Fire FC – Soldier Field Chicago, IL
• Colorado Rapids – Dick’s Sporting Goods Park Commerce City, CO
• Columbus Crew – Lower.com Field Columbus, OH
• D.C. United – Audi Field Washington, D.C.
• FC Cincinnati – TQL Stadium Cincinnati, OH
• FC Dallas – Toyota Stadium Frisco, TX
• Houston Dynamo FC – Shell Energy Stadium Houston, TX
• Inter Miami CF – Chase Stadium Fort Lauderdale, FL
• LA Galaxy – Dignity Health Sports Park Carson, CA
• Los Angeles FC – BMO Stadium Los Angeles, CA
• Minnesota United FC – Allianz Field St. Paul, MN
• Nashville SC – GEODIS Park Nashville, TN
• New England Revolution – Gillette Stadium Foxborough, MA
• New York City FC – Yankee Stadium / Citi Field New York, NY
• New York Red Bulls – Sports Illustrated Stadium Harrison, NJ
• Orlando City SC – Inter&Co Stadium Orlando, FL
• Philadelphia Union – Subaru Park Chester, PA
• Portland Timbers – Providence Park Portland, OR
• Real Salt Lake – America First Field Sandy, UT
• San Diego FC – Snapdragon Stadium San Diego, CA
• San Jose Earthquakes – PayPal Park San Jose, CA
• Seattle Sounders FC – Lumen Field Seattle, WA
• Sporting Kansas City – Children’s Mercy Park Kansas City, KS
• St. Louis City SC – Energizer Park St. Louis, MO
• Toronto FC – BMO Field Toronto, ON
• Vancouver Whitecaps FC – BC Place Vancouver, BC
Note: Some teams, like New York City FC, utilize multiple stadiums for home matches.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – MLS Stadiums Hosting Matches
Seven MLS stadiums have been selected to host matches during the FIFA Club World Cup, scheduled from June 14 to July 13, 2025:
Audi Field – Washington, D.C. (D.C. United)
Bank of America Stadium – Charlotte, NC (Charlotte FC)
GEODIS Park – Nashville, TN (Nashville SC)
Inter&Co Stadium – Orlando, FL (Orlando City SC)
Lumen Field – Seattle, WA (Seattle Sounders FC)
Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, GA (Atlanta United FC)
TQL Stadium – Cincinnati, OH (FC Cincinnati)
These venues will host various matches throughout the tournament, providing fans the opportunity to witness international club competition on home soil.
Match Importance
The importance of an MLS match can vary based on several factors:
1. Regular Season Matches
Primary goal: Accumulate points (3 for a win, 1 for a draw) to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs.
Significance: Every match impacts playoff seeding, home-field advantage, and qualification for the postseason.
2. Rivalry Matches (e.g., “El Tráfico,” “Hudson River Derby”)
• High intensity and fan engagement.
• Bragging rights and regional dominance make these games especially meaningful.
3. Decision Day
• Final day of the regular season.
• Matches played simultaneously.
• Determines playoff qualification and seeding.
4. MLS Cup Playoffs
• Single-elimination or best-of-three formats (depending on round).
• High stakes—losing often means the end of the season.
• Culminates in the MLS Cup Final, the league championship.
5. Leagues Cup / U.S. Open Cup / Concacaf Champions Cup Matches
• May overlap with MLS but offer international prestige and trophies.
• Affect a club’s reputation and revenue, especially through global exposure.
6. FIFA Club World Cup Qualification
In 2025, the MLS Cup winner qualifies, making top matches even more critical for international competition.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Major League Soccer (MLS) continues to grow and thrive in its 30th season (2025), with 30 competitive teams across the U.S. and Canada. The league features:
A balanced and exciting structure with two conferences, numerous iconic stadiums, and a full calendar of competitive matches.
Global appeal, with international stars like Lionel Messi, Marco Reus, and rising American talents contributing to the league’s popularity.
A blend of domestic and international competition, including the MLS regular season, All-Star Game, Leagues Cup, and hosting rights for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Whether you’re a seasoned fan or new to the sport, MLS offers thrilling matches, passionate fanbases, and a soccer culture that continues to expand across North America.
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