The 2027-28 MLS season will introduce exciting changes, including a Sprint Season, a globally aligned competition calendar, new annual rivalries, and more. As a result, your 2027-28 Season Ticket Membership will look a little different than in previous years. To help you prepare for the upcoming renewal period, we've outlined everything you need to know about your membership package, season format, benefits, and other important renewal information.


With the 2027 MLS Sprint Season transitioning quickly into the 2027-2028 MLS season, next year’s membership will include more games than usual. Here are some of the details about the structure of your 2027-2028 Season Ticket Membership:

More soccer. More perks. More value.
Your 2027-2028 Season Ticket Membership includes all the benefits you know and love, and now you get to enjoy them for an additional six months. That means 18 months of your complimentary Apple TV MLS Season Pass subscription, a value of more than $230, 18 months of your 10% merchandise discount, exclusive STM events, and so much more. Check out the full list of Season Ticket Member benefits you'll enjoy throughout your extended membership.
MLS has released official details about how the 2027 Sprint Season will run. You can read the full article here, or see our cliff notes below:
- The Sprint Season will include 14 regular-season games, 7 home and 7 away.Â
- The current conference format will remain in place. All 14 games will be played in-conference, one game against each conference opponent.Â
- The regular season will begin in February and end in April, with the 2027 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs occurring in May.
- Eight teams in each conference will qualify for the playoffs, with a single-elimination playoff bracket (no Wild Card games or best-of-three First Round series). Â
- An MLS Cup champion will be crowned, and the results of the Sprint Season will count toward qualification for Concacaf Champions Cup and Leagues Cup.

After a brief summer break, MLS will return in July to begin a full 34-game season under the new summer-to-spring competition calendar.
More details about the 2027-2028 MLS Regular Season are expected to be released in the coming months. Here’s the cliff notes version of what to expect for the 2027-2028 MLS Regular Season:
- 34 games played between mid-July and end of April, 17 home and 17 awayÂ
- Two-month league-wide break between mid-December and mid-FebruaryÂ
- Audi MLS Cup Playoffs in May
- Opportunity to host every MLS team at least every other year
- The number of home games each month will remain relatively similar to the 2026 competition calendar
2027-2028 Season Ticket Pricing will be released when the renewal period opens on August 1st. As usual, your total cost will be divided into 18 equal, interest-free payments, automatically charged at the end of each month, from August of 2026 through January of 2028.
Beginning July 1, 2026, the City of Chester will implement a new 5% Amusement Tax on admission fees for ticketed events, sporting events, and entertainment. As required, this tax will be reflected in the cost of your 2027-2028 Season Ticket Membership.
Can I renew for just the Sprint Season or the 2027-2028 MLS Season?
No, 2027-2028 Season Ticket Memberships include both the 2027 Sprint Season and the full 2027-2028 MLS Season. Â
Why did you go with a 18-month payment plan?
A 18-month payment plan allows you to spread out the cost of 27 games in a way that is roughly equivalent to the current structure (27/18 = ~1.5 games per month, which is just slightly less then 20/12 = 1.6 games per month). This also sets you up for the future renewal timeline for the 2028-2029 season and beyond.
When will I begin paying my new monthly fee?
Sept 1, 2026
Can I add-on or relocate my seats?
Yes. As always, STMs will have the first opportunity to move into any available inventory during the relocation and add-on process, which will occur the week of September 14, 2026. If you’re interested in relocating your seats or adding more seats to your membership, please let your Fan Services Representative know.
When/how will my monthly payments change if I relocate, add on, or make other changes?
If you choose to relocate and/or add more seats during the Relocation and Add-On Process in September, your monthly payments will automatically adjust to reflect the difference in cost between your previous seats and your new ones, beginning with your Sept 28th payment.