MLS releases 2027 Sprint Season schedule ahead of calendar switch

The league's October 29 announcement sets a February 19 to May 8 regular season, with each club playing 14 in-conference games. Eight teams per conference qualify for single-elimination playoffs, and MLS Cup is scheduled for Memorial Day weekend. The Sprint Season precedes a planned summer-to-spring calendar beginning in July 2027. Sportsnet reports Toronto FC opens at Atlanta United on February 20.