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The upcoming MLS All-Star Game will pit a star‑studded MLS side against a select Liga MX XI in Charlotte, featuring World Cup veterans, a missing Lionel Messi, and a free Apple TV broadcast.
Less than five years after its MLS debut, Charlotte FC will stage the 2026 All‑Star Game, featuring standout players Ashley Westwood, Tim Ream and Pep Biel, while head coach Dean Smith highlights the city’s growing passion for soccer and the event’s fan‑focused activities.
From gratitude on the field to strategic shifts in scheduling, MLS stakeholders discuss how the recent World Cup has reshaped ambitions and plans for the sport's future in North America.
Charlotte FC will welcome the 2026 MLS All-Star Game, a celebration that underscores the club’s quick rise, its marquee players and the city’s vibrant fan culture.
The league unveiled a refreshed lineup for the upcoming showcase match in Charlotte, highlighting standout performances from Inter Miami, Vancouver Whitecaps and other clubs.
AT&T is hosting a series of events in Charlotte during MLS All-Star Week, including a $25,000 donation to the Katie Blessing Center and a meet‑and‑greet with stars such as Landon Donovan and Ashley Westwood.
The 2026 MLS All-Star weekend will transform Charlotte’s Romare Bearden Park into a free two-night fan festival, complete with interactive zones, live music, player appearances and sponsor activations, while partnering with KultureCity to ensure sensory inclusivity.
The upcoming MLS All-Star Game in Charlotte underscores the league’s evolution, its embrace of international talent, and the city’s deepening soccer identity.
Major League Soccer unveiled its 2026 All-Star lineup, featuring 29 players who will face the Liga MX All-Stars in Charlotte on July 29. The match will be broadcast on Apple TV at 8 p.m. ET.