Charlotte All-Star Week: MLS schedule, free events and game
Charlotte is hosting its first MLS All-Star Week, topped by the MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime on Wednesday, July 29, at 8 p.m. at Bank of America Stadium. The MLS schedule also includes free Soccer Celebration on July 25–26, the MLS NEXT All-Star Game, Skills Challenge, and star appearances across Uptown. Fans can track every date through the official MLS All-Star Charlotte event guide.
Key Takeaways
- The MLS All-Star Game is Wednesday, July 29, at 8 p.m. at Bank of America Stadium, with MLS facing Liga MX All-Stars.
- Free Soccer Celebration runs Saturday, July 25 (4–10 p.m. ET) and Sunday, July 26 (3–8 p.m. ET) at Romare Bearden Park.
- The MLS NEXT All-Star Game is Monday, July 27, at 7:30 p.m. ET at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex; Skills Challenge is Tuesday, July 28.
- Charlotte FC All-Stars include Pep Biel, Ashley Westwood, and USMNT captain Tim Ream; tickets for the main game start at $56.
What is on the MLS schedule for All-Star Week?
Charlotte’s first MLS All-Star Week packs Uptown with ticketed matches and free fan programming. According to MLS and Axios Charlotte, the headline is the MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime on July 29 at Bank of America Stadium, where MLS All-Stars meet Liga MX All-Stars.
Before kickoff, the MLS schedule centers on Soccer Celebration at Romare Bearden Park (300 S Church St). The free festival features interactive zones, live music, games, player appearances, giveaways, and watch parties. Saturday hours are 4–10 p.m. ET; Sunday runs 3–8 p.m. ET.
On Saturday night, The Home Depot presents a watch party for New York Red Bulls vs. Charlotte FC from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Coca-Cola’s Beats, Cleats and Eats follows at 9 p.m. with a free Natasha Bedingfield performance.
Which free events and star appearances should fans prioritize?
Monday’s MLS NEXT All-Star Game presented by Allstate puts 44 top young players in an East vs. West matchup at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at 7:30 p.m. ET. Admission is free with pre-registration.
Tuesday’s MLS All-Star Skills Challenge presented by AT&T brings 10 All-Stars from MLS and Liga MX into five skills contests. MLS is also partnering with KultureCity so Sensory Bags are available at Truist Field for the Skills Challenge and at Bank of America Stadium for the All-Star Game.
Soccer Celebration activations include MLS Great Landon Donovan at the AT&T booth on July 25 from 5–6:30 p.m. local time. Charlotte FC’s Brandt Bronico appears July 26 from 4–5:30 p.m., with Tim Ream from 5:45–7:15 p.m. Chime’s activation features Cobi Jones on Saturday and Ashley Westwood and Pep Biel on Sunday. Separately, Donovan and Chime are partnering on a soccer-themed Compound Combine event during All-Star Week.
Why does Charlotte hosting the All-Star Game matter?
Axios notes this is Charlotte’s first time hosting the annual soccer celebration, putting the city’s club and Uptown venues in a national spotlight. Charlotte FC contributes three All-Stars—Biel, Westwood, and Ream—while the wider MLS roster includes global names such as Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul, who reportedly will not play the All-Star Game.
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