2025 MLS All Star Game Watch Guide: Date, Watch Info, Rosters

It’s one of the most exciting talent showcases in the Major League Soccer season, and it’s coming up as fast as a midfielder on a breakaway: the MLS All Star game.

In 2025, this fan-favorite event will see the best from the MLS face off against the best of Liga MX as they battle for soccer supremacy in the Americas. Discover how to watch the 2025 MLS All Star Game, including broadcast details, finalized team lineups, and the thrilling events leading up to the main event.

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When is the MLS All Star Game in 2025?

The 2025 edition of the MLS All-Star Game will take place on Wednesday, July 23 at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT. There are also a variety of other All-Star related events taking place leading up to the big game fans can tune in to, as well!

Where is the MLS All Star game in 2025?

The MLS All Star game will be played at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. The stadium is home to the MLS’s Austin FC.

Where to Watch MLS All Star Game.

The MLS All Star Game will be available to stream live on MLS Season Pass, which fans can access on Apple TV or through DIRECTV.

Learn more about subscribing to MLS Season Pass on DIRECTV right here.

Can I Watch the MLS All-Star Game for Free in 2025?

According to the league’s website, both the MLS All-Star Game and MLS All-Star Skills Challenge presented by AT&T will be available to stream for free through MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app.

That’s right: While fans need an MLS Season Pass subscription to watch the majority of the MLS season, MLS Season Pass is allowing any fan to stream the game and skills challenge, without paying for an Apple TV+ or MLS Season Pass subscription.

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Which Teams are Playing in the MLS All Star Game?

For the fourth time in the nearly 30-year history of the MLS All-Star Game, the top players from the MLS will compete against the top players from Mexico’s most prestigious league, LIGA MX. This matchup has previously been played in 2021, 2022 and 2024.

Currently, the record between the two teams in All Star matches is 2-1, with the MLS on top. But considering the abysmal 1-4 loss the MLS All Stars experienced again Liga MX in 2024, fans are curious to see if the North American league can hold onto their winning record this year.

All Star Game Roster Selection Process

Before digging into the rosters, here’s an overview of how each team selected players for the final rosters.

There are a number of ways for players to be considered for the 26 spots MLS All Star roster in 2025. The first 12 roster spots were determined by a combination of player, fan and media votes. The next 12 players were decided on by the All-Star Team’s 2025 head coach, Nico Estévez of Austin FC, and the final two spots were picked by MLS Commissioner Don Garber.

As for the Liga MX All-Star Team, the 28 players on the roster were also chosen through a variety of avenues. The first 14 roster players were those who were nominated for Balón de Oro awards, recognizing the league’s best players from the Apertura and Clausura seasons.

Coach of Club América and 2025 LIGA MX Coach of the Year, Andre Jardine, is acting as All-Star coach for the second year in a row; he picked 14 additional players to join the roster. Finally, the final two players will be chosen by Mexican Football Federation President Mikel Arriola before the event begins.

MLS All Star Roster

Now, let’s take a look at the full All-Star rosters for both teams, starting with the MLS roster, along with how each plater qualified for their spot.

Position	Player	Club	Qualifying Method
Goalkeeper	Dayne St. Clair	Minnesota United FC	Voted in
Goalkeeper	Brad Stuver	Austin FC	Coach’s Selection
Goalkeeper	Yohei Takaoka	Vancouver Whitecaps FC	Coach’s Selection
Defender	Jordi Alba	Inter Miami CF	Voted In
Defender	Max Arfsten	Columbus Crew	Coach’s Selection
Defender	Tristan Blackmon	Vancouver Whitecaps FC	Voted In
Defender	Michael Boxall	Minnesota United FC	Voted In
Defender	Alex Freeman	Orlando City SC	Voted In
Defender	Jakob Glesnes	Philadelphia Union	Coach’s Selection
Defender	Andy Najar	Nashville SC	Coach’s Selection
Defender	Miles Robinson	FC Cincinnati	Coach’s Selection
Midfielder	Sebastian Berhalter	Vancouver Whitecaps FC	Voted In
Midfielder	David Da Costa	Portland Timbers	Coach’s Selection
Midfielder	Cristian Espinoza	San Jose Earthquakes	Coach’s Selection
Midfielder	Evander	FC Cincinnati	Voted In
Midfielder	Carles Gil	New England Revolution	Coach’s Selection
Midfielder	Diego Luna	Real Salt Lake	Voted In
Midfielder	Hany Mukhtar	Nashville SC	Coach’s Selection
Midfielder	Jeppe Tverskov	San Diego FC	Coach’s Selection
Midfielder	Obed Vargas	Seattle Sounders FC	Coach’s Selection
Midfielder	Philip Zinckernagel	Chicago Fire FC	Coach’s Selection
Forward	Tai Baribo	Philadelphia Union	Voted In
Forward	Denis Bouanga	LAFC	Voted In
Forward	Anders Dreyer	San Diego FC	Coach’s Selection
Forward	Chucky Lozano	San Diego FC	Commissioner’s Pick
Forward	Lionel Messi	Inter Miami CF	Voted In
Forward	Marco Pašalić	Orlando City	Coach’s Selection
Forward	Diego Rossi	Columbus Crew	Coach’s Selection
Forward	Sam Surridge	Nashville SC	Coach’s Selection
Forward	Brian White	Vancouver Whitecaps FC	Voted In

Will Messi play the MLS All Star game in 2025?

Yes, world-wide phenom and current Inter Miami CF captain Lionel Messi will be playing in the 2025 MLS All-Star Game.

LIGA MX All Star Roster

And now for a look at the Liga MX All-Star roster:

Position	Player	Club	Qualifying Method
Goalkeeper	Luis Malagón	Club América	Balón de Oro nominee
Goalkeeper	Kevin Mier	Cruz Azul	Goalkeeper of the Year
Defender	Sebastián Cáceres	Club América	Coach’s Selection
Defender	Willer Ditta	Cruz Azul	Center Back of the Year
Defender	Luan García	Toluca	Coach’s Selection
Defender	Jesús Gallardo	Toluca	Fullback of the Year
Defender	Joaquim Pereira	Tigres UANL	Balón de Oro nominee
Defender	Sergio Ramos	CF Monterrey	Coach’s Selection
Defender	Israel Reyes	Club América	Coach’s Selection
Defender	Ignacio Rivero	Cruz Azul	Coach’s Selection
Defender	Carlos Rotondi	Cruz Azul	Balón de Oro nominee
Midfielder	Roberto Alvarado	Chivas Guadalajara	Coach’s Selection
Midfielder	Juan Brunetta	Tigres UANL	Coach’s Selection
Midfielder	Sergio Canales	CF Monterrey	Balón de Oro nominee
Midfielder	Rodrigo Dourado	Atlético San Luis	Coach’s Selection
Midfielder	Érik Lira	Cruz Azul	Balón de Oro nominee
Midfielder	Elías Montiel	CF Pachuca	Coach’s Selection
Midfielder	Gilberto Mora	Club Tijuana	Balón de Oro nominee
Midfielder	James Rodríguez	Club León	Coach’s Selection
Midfielder	Marcel Ruíz	Toluca	Coach’s Selection
Midfielder	Agustín Palavecino	Necaxa	Defensive Midfielder of the Year
Midfielder	Alejandro Zendejas	Club América	Coach’s Selection
Forward	Diber Cambindo	Necaxa	Coach’s Selection
Forward	Hugo Camberos	Chivas Guadalajara	Newcomer of the Year
Forward	Henry Martín	Club América	Balón de Oro nominee
Forward	Paulinho	Toluca	Forward of the Year
Forward	Brian Rodríguez	Club América	Coach’s Selection
Forward	Alexis Vega	Toluca	Attacking Midfielder of the Year

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2025 MLS All-Star Event Schedule

Keep up with all the MLS All-Star excitement with this schedule. Included in the schedule are events that fans are able to watch at home from the US on MLS Season Pass.

• MLS NEXT All-Star Game presented by Allstate | Monday, July 21st at 8:30 p.m. ET (Stream on MLSsoccer.com)
• MLS All-Star Skills Challenge presented by AT&T | Tuesday, July 22nd at 9 p.m. ET (Stream on MLS Season Pass)
• MLS All-Star Shooting Challenge presented by AT&T
• MLS All-Star Touch Challenge presented by Old Spice
• MLS All-Star Cross & Volley Challenge presented by AT&T
• MLS All-Star Passing Challenge presented by Bounty
• MLS All-Star Crossbar Challenge presented by Gillette
• MLS All-Star Goalie Wars featuring MLS NEXT Pro goalkeepers
• 2025 MLS All-Star Game: MLS All-Stars vs. Liga MX All-Stars | Wednesday, July 23rd @ 8 p.m. ET (Stream on MLS Season Pass)

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