2026 MLS schedule: Every team's first match & home opener fixture

The 2026 MLS regular season schedule is here, setting the stage for another action-packed year.

As fans prepare to see their favorite club, we've highlighted two of the most important dates on each team's calendar: their first match and home opener.

In 2026, MLS is Back weekend is Feb. 21-22 and Decision Day is Nov. 7. The season will also pause for the 2026 FIFA World Cup from May 25 through July 16.

Atlanta United

First match: Feb. 21 - 4:30 pm ET at FC Cincinnati

Home opener: March 7 - 7:30 pm ET vs. Real Salt Lake

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Austin FC

First match/Home opener: Feb. 21 - 8:30 pm ET vs. Minnesota United FC

Charlotte FC

First match: Feb. 21 - 2:30 pm ET at St. Louis CITY SC

Home opener: March 7 - 7:30 pm ET vs. Austin FC

Chicago Fire FC

First match: Feb. 21 - 8:30 pm ET at Houston Dynamo FC

Home opener: Feb. 28 - 2:30 pm ET vs. CF Montréal

FC Cincinnati

First match/Home opener: Feb. 21 - 4:30 pm ET vs. Atlanta United

Colorado Rapids

First match: Feb. 22 - 9 pm ET at Seattle Sounders FC

Home opener: Feb. 28 - 4:30 pm ET vs. Portland Timbers

Columbus Crew

First match: Feb. 21 - 10:30 pm ET at Portland Timbers

Home opener: March 7 - 7:30 pm ET vs. Chicago Fire FC

FC Dallas

First match/Home opener: Feb. 21 - 8:30 pm ET vs. Toronto FC

D.C. United

First match/Home opener: Feb. 21 - 7:30 pm ET vs. Philadelphia Union

Houston Dynamo FC

First match/Home opener: Feb. 21 - 8:30 pm ET vs. Chicago Fire FC

Los Angeles Football Club

First match/Home opener: Feb. 21 - 9:30 pm ET vs. Inter Miami CF

LA Galaxy

First match/Home opener: Feb. 22 - 7 pm ET vs. New York City FC

Inter Miami CF

First match: Feb. 21 - 9:30 pm ET at LAFC

Home opener: April 4 - 7:30 pm ET vs. Austin FC

Minnesota United FC

First match: Feb. 21 - 8:30 pm ET at Austin FC

Home opener: Feb. 28 - 4:30 pm ET vs. FC Cincinnati

CF Montréal

First match: Feb. 21 - 10:30 pm ET at San Diego FC

Home opener: April 11 - 7:30 pm ET vs. Philadelphia Union

Nashville SC

First match/Home opener: Feb. 21 - 8:30 pm ET vs. New England Revolution

New England Revolution

First match: Feb. 21 - 8:30 pm ET at Nashville SC

Home opener: March 7 - 2:30 pm ET vs. Houston Dynamo FC

New York City FC

First match: Feb. 22 - 7 pm ET at LA Galaxy

Home opener: March 7 - 2:30 pm ET vs. Orlando City SC

New York Red Bulls

First match: Feb. 21 - 7:30 pm ET at Orlando City SC

Home opener: Feb. 28 - 2:30 pm ET vs. New England Revolution

Orlando City SC

First match/Home opener: Feb. 21 - 7:30 pm ET vs. New York Red Bulls

Philadelphia Union

First match: Feb. 21 - 7:30 pm ET at D.C. United

Home opener: March 1 - 4:30 pm ET vs. New York City FC

Portland Timbers

First match/Home opener: Feb. 21 - 10:30 pm ET vs. Columbus Crew

Real Salt Lake

First match: Feb. 21 - 10:30 pm ET at Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Home opener: Feb. 28 - 7:30 pm ET vs. Seattle Sounders FC

San Diego FC

First match/Home opener: Feb. 21 - 10:30 pm ET vs. CF Montréal

San Jose Earthquakes

First match/Home opener: Feb. 21 - 10:30 pm ET vs. Sporting Kansas City

Seattle Sounders FC

First match/Home opener: Feb. 22 - 9 pm ET vs. Colorado Rapids

Sporting Kansas City

First match: Feb. 21 - 10:30 pm ET at San Jose Earthquakes

Home opener: Feb. 28 - 8:30 pm ET vs. Columbus Crew

St. Louis City SC

First match/Home opener: Feb. 21 - 2:30 pm ET vs. Charlotte FC

Toronto FC

First match: Feb. 21 - 8:30 pm ET at FC Dallas

Home opener: March 14 - 1:30 pm ET vs. New York Red Bulls

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

First match/Home opener: Feb. 21 - 7:30 pm ET vs. Real Salt Lake

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