Charlotte FC Release 2026 MLS Regular Season Schedule
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Charlotte FC Release 2026 MLS Regular Season Schedule

Published on November 20, 2025 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Charlotte FC News Release


CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Major League Soccer today announced the 2026 MLS Regular Season schedule. Charlotte FC will begin on the road for the first two matches of the season against St. Louis CITY SC (February 21) and the Los Angeles Galaxy (February 28). The Club's home opener will be played at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, March 7, against Austin FC, with kick-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

2026 HOME OPENER

The Crown are back for Season 5 at The Fortress! The action returns on March 7th at 7:30 p.m. against Austin FC.

MLS and Apple announced last week that beginning with the 2026 season, all MLS matches will be available to stream for Apple TV subscribers at no additional cost. Charlotte FC Season Ticket Members will receive an Apple TV subscription as part of their benefits. Details on redemption will be shared ahead of the new season.

The Crown enter 2026 having qualified for the playoffs in three consecutive seasons and are coming off the Club's best season in its four-year history. The full 2026 season schedule can be found below.

DATE OPPONENT HOME/AWAY TIME (ET)

Saturday, Feb 21 St. Louis Away 2:30 PM

Saturday, Feb 28 LA Galaxy Away 10:30 PM

Saturday, Mar 7 Austin Home 7:30 PM

Saturday, Mar 14 Miami Home 7:30 PM

Saturday, Mar 21 New York Red Bulls Home 7:30 PM

Saturday, Apr 4 Philadelphia Home 7:30 PM

Saturday, Apr 11 Nashville Home 7:30 PM

Saturday, Apr 18 New York Away 7:30 PM

Wednesday, Apr 22 Orlando Away 7:30 PM

Saturday, Apr 25 Nashville Away 8:30 PM

Saturday, May 2 New England Away 7:30 PM

Saturday, May 9 Cincinnati Home 7:30 PM

Wednesday, May 13 New York Home 7:00 PM

Saturday, May 16 Toronto Home 7:30 PM

Saturday, May 23 New England Home 7:30 PM

Wednesday, Jul 22 Atlanta Home 8:00 PM

Saturday, Jul 25 New York Red Bulls Away 7:30 PM

Saturday, Aug 1 Chicago Away 8:30 PM

Saturday, Aug 15 Columbus Home 7:30 PM

Wednesday, Aug 19 Toronto Away 7:30 PM

Saturday, Aug 22 DC Home 7:30 PM

Saturday, Aug 29 Atlanta Away 7:30 PM

Saturday, Sep 05 Houston Home 7:30 PM

Wednesday, Sep 09 Montreal Away 7:30 PM

Saturday, Sep 12 Cincinnati Away 7:30 PM

Saturday, Sep 19 DC Away 7:30 PM

Saturday, Sep 26 Chicago Home 7:30 PM

Saturday, Oct 10 Dallas Home 7:30 PM

Wednesday, Oct 14 Columbus Away 7:30 PM

Saturday, Oct 17 Philadelphia Away 2:30 PM

Saturday, Oct 24 Portland Away 10:30 PM

Wednesday, Oct 28 Montreal Home 7:30 PM

Saturday, Oct 31 Orlando Home TBD

Saturday, Nov 7 Miami Away 4:00 PM

Here is a breakdown of key moments throughout the season:

Home Heavy Front Half

When Charlotte FC return from their two Western Conference matches, 10 of the next 14 will be played at Bank of America Stadium. In 2025, the Club finished with a record number of home wins for the franchise with 13.

The Crown will welcome Inter Miami on March 14 and look to repeat their 2025 home performance against the Herons, which featured an Idan Toklomati hat trick en route to a 3-0 victory over Lionel Messi and company.

The front half home slate also features matches against regional rivals Nashville SC (April 11), FC Cincinnati (May 9) and a playoff rematch against New York City FC (May 13).

World Cup Break

Major League Soccer will enter a break during the 2026 FIFA World Cup as players depart from their Clubs to join their respective national teams.

Charlotte FC's first match back from the World Cup will be against Atlanta United at Bank of America Stadium on July 22. The next time soccer will be played at The Fortress, following the derby match, will be for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game on July 29.

Ticket and opponent details for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game in Charlotte will be announced at a later date.

Western Waltzes

While there are no new opponents on the docket for Charlotte FC, The Crown will experience a couple of firsts as it relates to the Club's six opponents from the Western Conference.

The first two road trips of the season are familiar territory for CLTFC, who have traveled to both St. Louis and the Galaxy before. Fans will be able to cross off the final leg of away trips to the Pacific Northwest when the boys travel to the Portland Timbers for the first time (October 24).

New to the MLS slate is FC Dallas, who remains the only team in Major League Soccer that Charlotte FC have not faced in league competition; however, the two do have history in Leagues Cup. Austin and Houston are familiar foes, having played CLTFC multiple times.

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