MLS Maps 2027 Sprint Season Ahead of European Calendar Reset
MLS will run a three-month 2027 “Sprint Season” as it shifts to a European-style summer-to-spring calendar: a 14-game intra-conference regular season from February to April, followed by a shortened playoffs, with the MLS Cup final in late May; the 2027-28 season will begin around late July. Five Concacaf Champions Cup spots will be awarded based on regular-season results, and the top nine finishers in each conference will qualify for the 2028 Leagues Cup. The 2026 MLS Cup final will be played Dec. 18, the latest in league history.
