MLS Selects Charlotte FC to Host 2026 All-Star Game

Major League Soccer announced that Charlotte FC will host the 2026 MLS All-Star Game at Bank of America Stadium, marking the first time the club hosts this event and the first MLS All-Star Game held in a non-soccer-specific stadium since 2018. The event will include a week-long celebration featuring an All-Star Skills Challenge, an MLS Next All-Star Game for youth players, a Special Olympics Unified Sports match, and a free Soccer Celebration fan event, with a concert possibly planned. Charlotte FC has rapidly established itself as a premier soccer destination with record-breaking attendance and a growing fan base, supported by the city's history of hosting major sporting events. MLS Commissioner Don Garber, along with Charlotte city officials and team owners, highlighted the significance of this milestone during the announcement. The 2026 All-Star Game is expected to have a substantial economic impact on Charlotte, similar to previous MLS All-Star events. The date and opponent for the game will be announced later, and the league's scheduling around the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains to be clarified.