MLS Schedule 2023

Season Calendar

Major League Soccer / Match Calendar / Game Fixtures

Season: February - October 2023 | Total Matches: 493

Regular Season Playoffs

Analyst Tip: The MLS season runs from late February through October, followed by playoffs in November. Teams play 34 regular season matches.

Regular Season Schedule

1Season Opener

February 25: LAFC vs LA Galaxy

Time: 7:30 PM ET | TV: FOX

2Major Rivalry Matches

March 18: Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers

Time: 10:00 PM ET | TV: ESPN

3MLS All-Star Game

July 19: MLS All-Stars vs Arsenal

Time: 8:30 PM ET | TV: FS1

4Decision Day

October 21: All matches played simultaneously

Time: 4:00 PM ET | TV: Multiple networks

Analyst Tip: Check local listings as match times may change. Most weekend matches occur on Saturdays between 1:00 PM and 10:00 PM ET.

1First Round

October 25-26: Best-of-3 series begins

Time: Various | TV: Apple TV

2Conference Semifinals

November 4-5: Single elimination

Time: Various | TV: Fox/FS1

3MLS Cup Final

December 9: Championship match

Time: 4:00 PM ET | TV: FOX

1Apple TV MLS Season Pass

All matches available live and on demand

Subscription required

2National TV Broadcasts

FOX/FS1: 34 matches | ESPN: 25 matches

Check local listings

3Local Broadcasts

Most teams have local TV partners

Varies by market

Analyst Tip: The 2023 season marks the first year of MLS's 10-year partnership with Apple TV, making it the primary platform for watching matches.