When does the 2024 MLS season start? Date and times of the first matchday

It’s time! Major League Soccer is kicking off its 2024 campaign on Wednesday 21 February, a first full season for Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, where he is now joined by former teammate Luis Suárez.

What is the first game of MLS 2024?

The opening game of the season will be between Inter Miami and Real Salt Lake, which will begin what is set to be an intriguing campaign for The Herons, one in which they will seek to reach the playoffs and fight for the MLS Cup title, something they ultimately failed to do in the 2023 season, where they did not make the playoffs due to a late-season slump.

This game between Miami and Salt Lake will be the only regular season game on the Wednesday, and it will serve as a prelude to the full MLS Is Back weekend.

You can watch a live stream of the game on AppleTV.

When does the MLS 2024 season begin?

After the curtain-raiser, we have a few days to wait until Saturday 24 February when 11 matches will be played, starting off the first week of the MLS is Back matchweek. It will end with three games on Sunday 25 February, including Inter Miami’s visit to LA Galaxy.

How many games will each team play in the regular season?

MLS Champions, Columbus Crew, will make their home debut on Saturday 24 February at Lower.com Stadium against Atlanta United, as they look to start their campaign on the right foot.

The season will comprise of each team playing 34 games in the regular season: 17 home and 17 away. It should be noted that each team will play twice against every opponent in their conference and will also have six or seven games against select opponents from the opposing conference.

MLS 2024 Match Week 1 fixtures:

As you’ve come to expect, here at AS USA we have all your Major League Soccer needs covered, and we’ll be bringing you live coverage of the opening game between Inter Miami and Real Salt Lake on Wednesday evening.