Orlando City SC’s 2026 Schedule Just Dropped: 5 Shocking Matches You Can’t Afford to Miss!

ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2025) — As Major League Soccer (MLS) gears up for its 2026 season, Orlando City SC has unveiled an exciting schedule for its 12th year in the league. The Lions are set to play a total of 34 matches, with 17 of them hosted at the iconic Inter&Co Stadium, ensuring a vibrant atmosphere for fans throughout the season.

Single-match tickets will be available for purchase starting in December, providing fans with pre-sale access if they sign up in advance. The Club is also offering half-season ticket plans, allowing entry to nine matches along with exclusive benefits. For those looking to immerse themselves fully in the season, full-season memberships and holiday packs, which include access to the much-anticipated home opener presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, are also on sale.

The action kicks off on Saturday, February 21, when Orlando City welcomes Red Bull New York to Inter&Co Stadium, marking the continuation of a tradition where the team opens every season in Downtown Orlando since joining MLS in 2015. Fans can look forward to the home opener at 7:30 p.m. ET, setting the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating season.

Fans can expect fierce rivalries as well; the Lions will face off against intrastate rivals Inter Miami CF just a week later on Sunday, March 1, during a Sunday Night Soccer event. The return match in Miami is slated for Saturday, May 2. Additionally, another highly anticipated rivalry match will see Orlando City go head-to-head with Atlanta United FC at home on Saturday, May 16.

This season will feature unique scheduling, including one stretch of three consecutive home games and two stretches of three consecutive road matches. Notably, the team will highlight the first three-game road trip with a Sunday Night Soccer showdown against the Columbus Crew on April 12.

Orlando City will also broaden its horizons by taking on six Western Conference teams this season. Fans can look forward to the team's first trip to LAFC since 2018, as well as matches against the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC. Excitingly, they will also host Houston Dynamo FC, Real Salt Lake, and the newly expanded San Diego FC for the first time in Central Florida.

The complete 2026 schedule, presented by Orlando Health, is available for fans to check out, highlighting the upcoming matches that will captivate the local sports community.

As the MLS regular season gets underway on February 21, each team will play a total of 34 games, with matches split evenly between home and away. Teams will compete against conference opponents twice and face six different cross-conference opponents throughout the season. The excitement will culminate with Decision Day 2026 on Saturday, November 7, where playoff positions will be determined, leading into the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs.

In a notable shift, MLS will pause its regular season for the FIFA World Cup 2026, allowing players and fans alike to revel in the global tournament. Matches will pause after May 24, resuming only after the conclusion of the World Cup, ensuring that MLS players can participate without conflict. Five MLS stadiums will host World Cup games, and several venues will serve as potential sites for national team base camps.

In addition to the regular season action, the MLS All-Star Game will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina, at Bank of America Stadium on July 29. The All-Star Skills Challenge is set for July 28, adding an extra layer of excitement to the summer sports calendar.

With the introduction of Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire, fans will enjoy enhanced production and immersive pre- and post-game coverage that aims to deepen the matchday experience.

For soccer enthusiasts, all 510 MLS regular season matches will be available on Apple TV in over 100 countries, providing a centralized platform for fans to follow their favorite teams without any blackouts. Select matches will also be featured on the FOX family of networks, with Spanish-language coverage available on FOX Deportes.

As anticipation builds for the 2026 season, Orlando City SC is poised to deliver thrilling soccer action and foster community spirit. With a robust schedule, dynamic ticket options, and a commitment to fan engagement, the Lions are ready to roar into the new season.