Consider this to be the official start of the NFL’s schedule release season. The league announced this week that the first game of the 2026 season will take place at Lumen Field in Seattle on Wednesday, September 9, at 5:20pm PT. ...
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Lollapalooza to overlap with multiple Chicago sports events in 2026
Lollapalooza finalized its 2026 calendar, and fans of both music and sports will be happy to know that the massive event will take place on the same weekend that Chicago has a full sports schedule. https://twitter.com/lollapalooza/status/2034654495519424659 Lolla will...
MLS “sprint season” announced for 2027 schedule transition
MLS has announced the details of its “sprint season”, which will be the transitional year as the league converts to its new international-friendly calendar. https://twitter.com/MLS_PR/status/2034691649075306516 The details include: A 14-game season from February to...
NYCFC plans summer 2027 move to new Etihad Park
NYCFC announced that they will move into their new stadium in Queens in the summer of 2027, in time for the beginning of the 2027-28 MLS season. The move will coincide with MLS’ shift to the European football calendar, with play starting in July and running through...
MLS games to be included in Apple TV without an additional subscription
With the huge news this week about MLS realigning its annual calendar, another story of fan importance was released at the same time with less notice. Starting in 2026, MLS fans will no longer need to pay a subscription fee to access MLS games. But that doesn’t mean...
Messi re-signs with Inter Miami through 2028. But does that mean you’ll get to see him?
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami announced that the global superstar will re-sign with the club for three years, with the new contract running through the 2028 season. Financial terms of the agreement were not announced, but the new deal keeps Messi playing in Miami, and,...
MLS Store offers jerseys up to 50% off through 9/29
Whether you’re looking to gear up for the MLS playoffs, or would just like to grab some new threads for 2026, MLS has a deal for you. Through midnight ET on Monday, September 29, you can get up to 50% off jerseys at the official MLS store. No code is needed. Just...
How new ownership moves affect Rays, Quakes, Lakers fans
Last week saw several new ownership moves across American sports. The owners of the Tampa Bay Rays, San Jose Earthquakes, and Los Angeles Lakers announced sales of, or are reportedly working on deals to sell, their franchises. Each of the fanbases affected by...
MLS and LIGA-MX All-Stars to square off at MLS All-Star Game in Austin
This year’s MLS All-Star Game will feature the MLS All-Star Team taking on the LIGA-MX All Star Team for a summer showdown in Austin, TX. The game will take place at Q2 Stadium in Austin, home of FC Austin. The All-Star Game will be held on Wednesday, July 23, while...
Doubleheader Digest: MLS Chicago Fire and NWSL Chicago Stars to play back to back at Soldier Field
The Chicago Fire (MLS) and Chicago Stars (NWSL) announced a back-to-back doubleheader at Soldier Field this summer on Saturday, June 14th. The Chicago Stars will play the first game of the day against the Seattle Reign at 4pm CT, and the Chicago Fire will follow...