Austin FC will host the 2025 MLS All-Star Game at Q2 Stadium, Major League Soccer (MLS) announced on Thursday morning.
The Texas expansion side, which entered MLS in 2021, will host the event for the first time in club history. The date and opponent for the league’s 29th All-Star Game will be revealed at a later date.
“We are thrilled to bring the 2025 MLS All-Star Game to Austin, a market known for its rich cultural and entertainment scene and world-class events,” Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber said.
“Austin has quickly become one of the top soccer markets in our country, selling out 60 consecutive Austin FC matches and hosting many marquee soccer events the past three years. We look forward to working alongside the entire Austin FC staff and local leaders to deliver an unforgettable and exciting MLS All-Star Week for everyone.”
ESPN reports that the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge, the MLS All-Star Soccer Celebration and the MLS All-Star Concert will also be part of a week-long celebration in Austin during All-Star week.
“It’s an honour for Austin FC to host our city’s first ever major league All-Star Game,” Austin FC founder, majority owner and CEO Anthony Precourt said. “Austin is a world-class soccer city, our fans are amazing, and the culture that has been established here in a short amount of time is a testament to our community’s passion for the game.”
Austin FC hold the longest active sellout streak in MLS (60 games) and have sold out every regular-season and playoff match at Q2 Stadium.
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