2022 MLS All-Star Game
The 2022 Major League Soccer All-Star Game is the upcoming 26th annual Major League Soccer All-Star Game, an exhibition soccer match in the United States. The game, featuring all-star teams from Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX, is scheduled to take place on August 10, 2022, at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is the second MLS All-Star Game to be played under the format.[1] The all-star game will also include a skills challenge, concerts, and other events in the days before the match.[2]
| Event | 2022 Major League Soccer season | ||||||
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| Date | August 10, 2022 | ||||||
| Venue | Allianz Field, Saint Paul, Minnesota | ||||||
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Venue
Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota, home to Minnesota United FC, was announced as the host venue for the All-Star Game in October 2021. The 19,600-seat soccer-specific stadium opened in 2019 and has hosted several international friendlies and CONCACAF Gold Cup matches in addition to club games.[3]
Broadcasting
The All-Star Game will be broadcast in the United States on ESPN in English and Univision in Spanish. In Canada, TSN will carry the match in English and TVA Sports in French. ESPN's international affiliates will also broadcast the All-Star Game in Mexico, Latin America, and other countries.[2]
Match rules
- Unlimited substitutions
- Penalty shoot-out if tied at full time; no extra time
References
- Straus, Brian (April 21, 2022). "MLS, Liga MX Will Run it Back in 2022 All-Star Game". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 21, 2022.
- "MLS All-Stars to face the LIGA MX All-Stars in the 2022 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target". MLSsoccer.com. April 21, 2022. Retrieved April 21, 2022.
- Carlisle, Jeff (October 5, 2021). "Minnesota's Allianz Field to host 2022 MLS All-Star Game". ESPN. Retrieved April 21, 2022.