After some well-deserved time off, the MLS returns for another exciting season of American soccer. NYCFC enters 2022 as the reigning champions, winning a thrilling MLS Cup match in penalties when regular and extra time just weren’t enough. Each MLS club will be in action this weekend, including the debut of Charlotte FC, the MLS’ 28th club.
How to Watch the 2022 MLS Opening Weekend Live
- When: Starts Saturday, February 26 at 1 PM ET
- TV: ESPN, FOX, FS1, Telemundo, TUDN, Univision, and local listings
- Streaming: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Fubo
ESPN and FOX family of networks are your national destinations for MLS soccer action, while you can stream every out-of-market game with MLS LIVE which is included with a subscription to ESPN+.
You can also watch your hometown team on one of your local broadcast channels, which we’ve listed beside each corresponding match.
Here’s when and where you can watch all the MLS action this weekend:
MLS Opening Weekend Schedule
Saturday, February 26
| Time | Match | Network |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 PM ET | Philadelphia Union vs. Minnesota United | MLS Live on ESPN+, WPHL |
| 3:30 PM ET | Columbus Crew vs. Vancouver Whitecaps | MLS Live on ESPN+ |
| 3:30 PM ET | LAFC vs. Colorado Rapids | Univision, TUDN, Twitter (English audio) |
| 5:30 PM ET | FC Dallas vs. Toronto FC | MLS Live on ESPN+, KMPX, KTXA |
| 6:00 PM ET | Austin FC vs FC Cincinnati | MLS Live on ESPN+, KNVA, WSTR |
| 6:00 PM ET | DC United vs. Charlotte FC | MLS Live on ESPN+, DCUnited.com, NBC Sports Washington+, WSOC, Telemundo |
| 6:00 PM ET | Miami FC vs. Chicago Fire | MLS Live on ESPN+, WGN |
| 6:00 PM ET | San Jose Earthquakes vs. New York Red Bulls | MLS Live on ESPN+, NBC Sports California, MSG |
| 7:30 PM ET | Portland Timbers vs. New England Revolution | FOX, FOX Deportes |
Sunday, February 27
| Time | Match | Network |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 PM ET | Orlando City FC vs. CF Montreal | MLS Live on ESPN+, WRBW, LionNation TV |
| 3:00 PM ET | Atlanta United FC vs. Sporting Kansas City | FS1, FOX Deportes |
| 5:00 PM ET | LA Galaxy vs. NYCFC | ESPN, ESPN Deportes |
| 7:00 PM ET | Houston Dynamo vs. Real Salt Lake | MLS Live on ESPN+ |
| 8:00 PM ET | Seattle Sounders vs. Nashville FC | MLS Live on ESPN+, KCPQ |
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How to Stream 2022 MLS Opening Weekend for Free on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, iOS, and Android
There are six major streaming providers that offer Live TV Streaming. Five of these providers allow you to watch the 2022 MLS Opening Weekend live using iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, and Web.They are Fubo, YouTube TV, DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu Live TV, and Sling TV.
| DTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | YouTube | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | Free Trial | Free Trial | Free Trial | Get $10 Off | Sign Up | |||
| $79.99 | $91.99 | $76.99 | $25 | $40 | $40 | $72.99 | ||
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| Fox | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
| FS1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Telemundo | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | ✓ | |
| TUDN | $15 | ✓ | - | - | - | - | ✓ | |
| Univision | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | - | ✓ | |
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