Charlotte FC’s Bank of America Stadium will be the epicenter of North American soccer this summer, hosting the 2026 MLS All-Star Game. The marquee event will pit the MLS All-Stars against a team of stars from Liga MX, the top tier of Mexican soccer. This exciting match, scheduled for Wednesday, July 29 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and broadcast on Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass, promises a night of unparalleled soccer talent and historic rivalry between thes two competitive leagues.
The MLS All-Star Game and MLS All-Star Skills Challenge, presented by Chime, mark the fifth time that the best players from MLS and Liga MX will face off in a clash filled with pride and passion. This matchup is a key part of the growing partnership between the two leagues, which also includes the popular Leagues Cup and the Michelob Ultra Campeones Cup. The collaboration seeks to strengthen soccer in the region and offer fans high-caliber matches that transcend national borders.
Historically, MLS has dominated three of the four previous matchups in the MLS All-Star Game against Liga MX. In 2021, MLS prevailed in a thrilling penalty shootout in Los Angeles, and in 2022, it secured a 2-1 victory in Minnesota. However, Liga MX took the win in the last clash in 2024, with a resounding 4-1 victory in Columbus, but MLS won 3-1 the following year in Austin, adding extra excitement to this new duel in Charlotte.
The matchup between the MLS & Liga MX All-Star teams is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET (Eastern Time), but time zones vary worldwide. Here’s the global schedule to catch the main event live:
| COUNTRY / REGION | TIME (KICKOFF) | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| USA (Eastern Time) | 8pm ET | Wednesday, July 29 |
| USA (Pacific Time) | 5pm PT | Wednesday, July 29 |
| Mexico (CDMX) | 6pm | Wednesday, July 29 |
| Peru, Colombia, Ecuador | 7pm | Wednesday, July 29 |
| Venezuela, Bolivia | 8pm | Wednesday, July 29 |
| Argentina, Chile | 9pm | Wednesday, July 29 |
| United Kingdom | 1am BST | Thursday, July 30 |
| Spain, France, Germany | 2am CEST | Thursday, July 30 |
| Philippines | 8am PHT | Thursday, July 30 |
| Japan, South Korea | 9am JST/KST | Thursday, July 30 |
| India | 5:30am IST | Thursday, July 30 |
| Australia (Sydney) | 10am AEST | Thursday, July 30 |
| South Africa, Nigeria | 1am WAT | Thursday, July 30 |
Note: Times may vary slightly depending on the duration of earlier fights.
Excitement is building for the highly anticipated MLS All-Star Game 2026, where Major League Soccer’s top talents will face off against the stars of Liga MX. Both rosters have been announced, promising a high-level soccer spectacle. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the teams, their coaches, and the clubs represented, ideal for soccer fans looking for key information about this event.
MLS All-Stars Roster
The 2026 MLS All-Stars team features an impressive lineup of 29 players from 19 different clubs in the league. Nashville SC leads the roster with four representatives, highlighting its strong presence on the all-star team. At the helm will be Dean Smith of Charlotte FC, who takes on the role of head coach for this prestigious match.
Goalkeepers (3):
Defenders (9):
Midfielders (10):
Forwards (7):
Selection process: The original roster was selected through a combination of voting (12 players), selections by MLS All-Star coach Dean Smith (12 players) and those picked by MLS Commissioner Don Garber (2 players).
LIGA MX All-Stars Roster
On the Liga MX All-Stars side, the roster is made up of 26 players from 8 different clubs, with Chivas Guadalajara contributing the most talent, with six players selected. Toluca coach Antonio Mohamed will be in charge of leading the Mexican league’s all-star team. The presence of outstanding players and a new technical leadership promise a competitive and cohesive team to face the MLS squad.
Goalkeepers (2):
Defenders (9):
Midfielders (12):
Forwards (3):
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