MLS 2025 schedule breakdown: Key dates, top teams & what to watch

The 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season is well underway—and it’s a big one. Celebrating the league’s 30th anniversary, MLS is delivering a packed schedule, intense rivalries, and the much-awaited debut of San Diego FC. Whether you’re a lifelong supporter or a new fan looking to follow the action, here’s everything you need to know about the ongoing season.

🗓️ Key dates to know

MLS is back weekend
The season kicked off on February 22–23, featuring two headline matches:

Inter Miami vs. NYCFC
LA Galaxy vs. San Diego FC (SDFC’s historic debut)

Rivalry week: May 14–18
Mark your calendar—rivalry week delivers can’t-miss matchups like:

LAFC vs. LA Galaxy
Inter Miami vs. Orlando City
Cascadia Cup clashes and other regional rivalries

Mid-season pause: June 15–24
A break to accommodate the FIFA Club World Cup and Gold Cup, both hosted in the U.S. this year.

MLS All-Star Game: July 23
Taking place at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, featuring the league’s brightest stars.

Leagues Cup: July 29 – August 31
MLS and Liga MX clubs go head-to-head in this high-energy, midseason tournament.

Decision day: October 18
All teams play their final regular-season matches simultaneously, with playoff berths on the line.

🌟 Team highlights

🚨 San Diego FC debuts

The 30th team in MLS made its debut this year. Based out of Snapdragon Stadium, SDFC is already drawing eyes with a bold kit, passionate fanbase, and competitive opening matches.

🐐 Inter Miami & the Messi effect

Lionel Messi, alongside Luis Suárez, leads Inter Miami’s charge after their 2024 Supporters’ Shield win. They’re also representing MLS at the FIFA Club World Cup, adding extra matches to their already loaded calendar.

🏆 LA Galaxy defends the cup

As 2024 MLS Cup champions, LA Galaxy are looking to repeat with a solid roster and strong early-season form.

📺 How to watch

All 2025 MLS matches are exclusively on Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass:

No regional blackouts
Available worldwide
Includes every regular season and playoff match

Pro tip: Sync your favorite team’s schedule directly from YourSportsCalendar.com to stay updated on every game.

🔥 Special anniversary matches

In celebration of MLS’s 30th year, watch out for commemorative throwback games:

San Jose Earthquakes vs. D.C. United (April 6)
LA Galaxy vs. D.C. United (July 12)

These games honor the original clubs that helped launch the league in 1996.

📌 Final thoughts

With a mix of legacy clubs and exciting newcomers, the 2025 MLS season is one for the books. From high-stakes rivalry clashes to the global spectacle of the Leagues Cup, there’s never been a better time to follow Major League Soccer.

Be sure to bookmark YourSportsCalendar.com for the most accurate and downloadable team schedules in ICS, PDF, and CSV formats.

See you on matchday.