MLS Adopts Fall-Spring Calendar to Align with Top Leagues Around the World
Get ready for a major shakeup in the world of Major League Soccer as the league prepares to switch to a fall-spring calendar starting from the 2027 season. Find out more about this exciting development below!
Major League soccer will officially switch to a fall-spring calendar, the league confirmed in a release. After months of rumored changes, it is now official, with the 2027 season to kick off in mid-to-late July, before ending with the playoffs in late May 2028. The schedule change was officially ratified by the board of governors Thursday afternoon. MLS has outlined a comprehensive plan for its long-rumored calendar switch. The season will kick off slightly earlier than most European leagues, but conclude around the same time of year. They will observe a brief winter break - similar to that of many leagues around the world. It is expected to align with global transfer windows as well as normal international breaks. As part of the change, the league will hold an abbreviated "transition season" from February-July 2027. More to follow...
MLS Announces Official Switch to Fall-Spring Calendar
After months of speculation and rumors, Major League Soccer has officially confirmed that it will be transitioning to a fall-spring calendar. This news comes after the board of governors ratified the schedule change, with the upcoming 2027 season set to kick off in mid-to-late July and conclude with the playoffs in late May 2028.
Comprehensive Plan for Calendar Switch
In preparation for the transition to a fall-spring calendar, MLS has outlined a comprehensive plan that will see the league aligning its schedule with that of the top leagues around the world. The season will kick off slightly earlier than most European leagues but will end around the same time, with a brief winter break included in the calendar.
Transition Season and Global Alignment
As part of the calendar change, MLS will be holding an abbreviated 'transition season' from February to July 2027. This will allow teams and players to adjust to the new schedule before the full rollout in the following season. The change is expected to align with global transfer windows and international breaks, bringing MLS in line with the practices of top leagues internationally.
