Major League Soccer has announced that the 2026 MLS All-Star Game, presented by Chime, will take place on July 29 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The match will feature a team of MLS All-Stars competing against top players from Mexico’s LIGA MX. This is the first time the stadium will host an MLS All-Star Game, and the event will be broadcast live on MLS on Apple TV in English, Spanish, and French.
Leading up to the main event, fans can also attend the 2026 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge presented by AT&T. This competition between select MLS and LIGA MX players is scheduled for July 28 at Truist Field in Charlotte.
Tickets for both events go on sale to the public starting March 24 through MLSsoccer.com/AllStar. Presale ticket packages offered by Charlotte FC begin March 3. Additional information is available by contacting Charlotte FC at 704-593-4100.
The upcoming game marks the third consecutive meeting and fifth overall between MLS and LIGA MX All-Stars. The annual matchup is part of a broader partnership between the two leagues that includes other competitions such as Leagues Cup and Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup.
MLS Executive Vice President Camilo Durana said, “The 2026 MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime will feature a can’t-miss rematch between the best of MLS and LIGA MX. With the energy and momentum our Leagues will experience coming out of a historic World Cup on home soil, we are thrilled to showcase our All-Stars and put on a great show for fans in Charlotte and those watching around the world on Apple TV.”
Francisco Iturbide, Director of Operations, Competitions and Development for LIGA MX added: “We are excited that LIGA BBVA MX will once again be part of the MLS All-Star Game for the 2026 edition. This event reflects the value of our collaboration with MLS and provides us with an important opportunity to showcase the quality and competitiveness of our players. We are certain that it will be a great week for fans of all three countries.”
Kristi Coleman, CEO of Tepper Sports & Entertainment, commented: “Our stadium has consistently shown that it can deliver unforgettable experiences through world‑class events, and the 2026 MLS All-Star Game will be another chance for our city to be on display to a global audience. All‑Star Week will bring community programming and celebrations that showcase the Carolinas’ spirit of service, and passion for the sport. We look forward to welcoming MLS fans from across the country, along with our colleagues from LIGA MX and visiting supporters, to experience everything Charlotte and our region has to offer.”
Charlotte FC participates in Major League Soccer as part of its Eastern Conference according to its official website. The club operates as a professional soccer team based in Charlotte since joining as an expansion franchise in 2022 [source].
Bank of America Stadium serves as home ground for Charlotte FC [source]. Since opening in 1996 originally for NFL’s Carolina Panthers, it has been transformed into a multi-sport venue under Tepper Sports & Entertainment ownership since 2018. The stadium currently generates an estimated $1.1 billion annual economic impact for its metropolitan area.
In previous meetings between league all-stars since this format began in 2021, Major League Soccer holds three wins over LIGA MX’s one victory; last year’s result saw LIGA MX win 4-1 at Lower.com Field in Columbus.
MLS vs. LIGA MX Skills Challenges have each side with two wins apiece so far.
Past rosters have included international stars such as Hugo Lloris (France), Thiago Almada (Argentina), Santiago Giménez (Mexico), Alexis Vega (Mexico), Guillermo Ochoa (Mexico), Sergio Ramos (Spain), Andre-Pierre Gignac (France), Sergio Canales (Spain) among others.
MLS plans additional activities during All-Star Week including community service initiatives, player appearances, soccer celebrations throughout Charlotte as well as hosting youth-focused events like the fifth edition of its NEXT All-Star Game presented by Allstate.
For more details about Major League Soccer or ticketing information visit mlssoccer.com or contact Charlotte FC directly via their official site here.
