What: 2025 MLS All-Star Game - MLS All-Stars vs. Liga MX All-Stars
When: July 23, 2025
Where: Q2 Stadium
Format: The best players from Major League Soccer will compete against the top talents from Mexico's Liga MX.

This will be the fourth time the MLS All-Stars face the Liga MX All-Stars, continuing the exciting cross-league format that showcases the best talent from the top leagues in North America. The selection of Austin as host city reflects the city's passionate soccer culture and Austin FC's impressive impact on the league since joining in 2021.

While the main event is the All-Star Game itself, MLS typically organizes a week of festivities leading up to the match. Based on previous All-Star weeks, fans can anticipate:

• MLS NEXT All-Star Game presented by Allstate: Catch the fourth ever showcase match featuring top emerging talents from academies across MLS NEXT on Monday night.
• Skills Challenge: Watch MLS and Liga MX stars compete in various technical challenges the Tuesday night before the big game on Wednesday. Tickets for the skill challenge are sold separately.
• Fan Festival: Interactive soccer activities, player autograph sessions and merchandise opportunities
• Community Events: Youth clinics and community service projects throughout Austin

Official schedules for these events will be announced closer to the date, but plan to arrive a few days before the match to experience everything All-Star Week has to offer.

Tickets are now on sale for both the MLS All-Star Game and the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge. Whether you're a dedicated supporter of MLS, a Liga MX enthusiast, or simply a soccer fan looking for an unforgettable experience, the All-Star Game in Austin promises to deliver world-class soccer in a world-class destination.

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While in town for the All-Star Game, take advantage of everything Austin has to offer. Dig into the city’s legendary barbecue and taco joints, explore its lively food truck scene and enjoy everything from paddleboarding on Lady Bird Lake to hiking the Barton Creek Greenbelt. By night, catch live music at iconic venues all over town. Austin offers plenty to explore, whether you're here for the match or making a full getaway out of it.

Weather Considerations
July in Austin is typically very hot and humid, with average high temperatures in the 90s (°F) and occasionally reaching over 100°F. Plan accordingly with:

• Lightweight, breathable clothing
• Sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats
• Refillable water bottles (Q2 Stadium allows one empty drink vessel, 30-ounces or less, per guest and has refill stations around the venue)

When to Arrive
The All-Star Game is on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. For the full experience, consider arriving 2-3 days before the match to participate in the festivities happening around the city.

Where to Stay
Austin offers a wide range of accommodations to fit every budget. If you're looking to stay close to the city's famous nightlife, downtown hotels will have you close to Sixth Street and Rainey Street with easy transit options to Q2 Stadium. Hotels in Northwest Austin will land you closest to Q2 Stadium (in some cases even walking distance). In the area you'll find upscale shopping and dining options along modern hotel properties. Trendy East Austin has some more affordable and boutique hotel options as well as an excellent food scene. This part of town is filled with unique, local charm and plenty to see and do.

Hotels will fill up quickly for All-Star Week, so book your accommodations now.