2027 MLS
Sprint Season
14-match regular season. Seven home matches. One champion. The 2027 MLS Sprint Season marks the beginning of a new era for Major League Soccer.
Sprint Season Quick Facts
Every match matters as the LA Galaxy compete in a condensed regular season running from February to May 2027 before the race for MLS Cup.
Sprint Season FAQ
Get up to speed on the format, schedule, and what comes next for Major League Soccer.
What is the 2027 MLS Sprint Season?
The 2027 MLS Sprint Season is a one-time shortened season that bridges MLS's current calendar and its new summer-to-spring format. It runs from February through May 2027, including the postseason.
How many matches will the Galaxy play?
The Galaxy will play 14 regular-season matches: seven home matches at Dignity Health Sports Park and seven away matches.
Who will the Galaxy play?
The Galaxy will face each of their 14 Western Conference opponents once during the regular season.
How will the MLS Cup Playoffs work?
The top eight teams in each conference will qualify for the Audi 2027 MLS Cup Playoffs. Single-elimination conference brackets will determine the Eastern and Western Conference champions, who then meet in MLS Cup presented by Audi.
Does the Sprint Season affect international qualification?
Yes. Sprint Season results will determine five berths in the 2028 Concacaf Champions Cup and 18 places in the 2028 Leagues Cup, with nine qualifiers from each conference.
When does the next full MLS season begin?
The 2027–28 MLS regular season begins in July 2027 and concludes with the playoffs and MLS Cup in May 2028. The league will observe a winter break from mid-December through early February, with no league matches scheduled in January.
Where can I find ticket information and match dates?
Visit the LA Galaxy Season Tickets page for Dual Season Membership information. Check the official LA Galaxy website for schedule updates as match dates are announced.
The Competition Format
A fast-paced regular season leads into a knockout postseason, with an MLS Cup champion crowned in May.
14 Matches
The Galaxy will face each of their 14 Western Conference opponents once, with seven matches at Dignity Health Sports Park and seven away.
Win or Go Home
The top eight clubs in each conference qualify for the Audi 2027 MLS Cup Playoffs. The postseason uses a single-elimination format to determine each conference champion.
One Champion
The Eastern Conference champion and Western Conference champion meet in MLS Cup presented by Audi in May 2027 to determine the league champion.
International Stakes
Sprint Season results will determine five berths in the 2028 Concacaf Champions Cup and 18 places in the 2028 Leagues Cup, with nine Leagues Cup qualifiers from each conference.
The New MLS Calendar
MLS is moving to a summer-to-spring calendar, aligning the league with many of the world's leading soccer leagues.
The Sprint Season
A one-time transition season, with regular-season matches followed by the playoffs and MLS Cup.
A New Season Begins
The inaugural 2027–28 MLS regular season kicks off under the new summer-to-spring calendar.
Winter Break
The league observes a midwinter break, with no regular-season league matches scheduled in January.
Playoffs & MLS Cup
The 2027–28 regular season concludes with the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs and MLS Cup presented by Audi.
Be There for Every Moment
Get ready for the 2027 MLS Sprint Season and the 2027–28 regular season with LA Galaxy Dual Season Memberships.
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