MLS vs. Liga MX returns for July 29 All-Star Game

The 2026 MLS All-Star Game on July 29 in Charlotte will once again feature a clash between stars from MLS and Liga MX, the league announced Monday.

It is the third straight year and the fifth time overall that the All-Stars from the rival North American leagues will face off in this format.

The All-Star Game at Bank of America Stadium will take place 10 days after the championship game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

The 26-member MLS All-Star roster will include 11 players selected by a fan vote, 13 by the All-Star head coach and two by MLS Commissioner Don Garber.

"The 2026 MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime will feature a can't-miss rematch between the best of MLS and LIGA MX," said MLS executive vice president Camilo Durana. "With the energy and momentum our Leagues will experience coming out of a historic World Cup on home soil, we are thrilled to showcase our All-Stars and put on a great show for fans in Charlotte and those watching around the world on Apple TV."

The selection process for the 26-man Liga MX roster will be announced at a later date.

"We are excited that LIGA BBVA MX will once again be part of the MLS All-Star Game for the 2026 edition," said Francisco Iturbide, Liga MX director of operations, competitions and development. "This event reflects the value of our collaboration with MLS and provides us with an important opportunity to showcase the quality and competitiveness of our players. We are certain that it will be a great week for fans of all three countries."

MLS has won three of the four previous All-Star clashes with Liga MX, including 3-1 last year in Austin, Texas.

The All-Star festivities will also include the 2026 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge on July 28 at Truist Field in Charlotte.

--Field Level Media