MLS Owners Approve Schedule Change, What to Know About New Format, Start Date

The MLS will soon be mirroring the schedule of the top European football leagues. According to The Athletic's Paul Tenorio, the league's owners voted to begin the calendar in July and have the season run through May starting in 2027. That wasn't the only matter on the table. Per that report, "league owners also voted to update the regular season format. The playoff format is still in discussion. The league will move to a single-table competition, but will also have five six-team divisions beginning in 2027, according to sources, though league executives declined to go into detail on the new format." This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis. Make Bleacher Report one of your preferred sources on Google by selecting Bleacher Report on the "source preferences" page here. For more from Bleacher Report, check out our B/R app, homepage and social feeds—including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.