Austin FC has announced the full 34-match schedule for its 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season. Austin will kick off its sixth season with its home opener on Saturday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. CT against Minnesota United FC.
Austin FC’s first road match of 2026 will be at Charlotte FC on Saturday, March 7 at Bank of America Stadium.
Among the big matches in 2026 will be when Austin FC is on the road against Inter Miami CF in Inter Miami’s new stadium, Miami Freedom Park. This will be the first time Lionel Messi faces Austin FC.
While the United States hosts the World Cup in 2026, MLS will be taking a break from late May to late July. Austin FC hosts St. Louis City SC on May 23 and then won’t return to play until July 22 for an away match with Seattle Sounders FC.
The final game of the regular season will be on November 7 as Austin FC hosts the Portland Timbers.