The best of MLS meets the best of Liga MX on a celebratory night for this year's All Star Game.
The MLS All Star game will take place on Wednesday, July 24 at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio, as the MLS squad takes on a Liga MX All Star team from Mexico.
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are both out injured, but the MLS squad is still loaded with talent. Reigning MLS MVP Luciano Acosta of FC Cincinnati was named captain of the MLS squad, which also features Riqui Puig (LA Galaxy), Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC), and hometown star Cucho Hernandez (Columbus Crew).
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On the other side, Liga MX squad features El Tri legend Andres Guardado (Club Leon), as well as legendary striker Andre-Pierre Gignac (Tigres) and stars from Club America, like Alvaro Fidalgo and Javairô Dilrosun.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
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Where to watch the MLS All Star Game: TV channel, live stream
- Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT
- TV channel: None
- Streaming: MLS Season Pass from Apple TV
Fans can watch the MLS All Star Game and every league match this season via MLS Season Pass from Apple TV. This year's All Star Game can also be streamed for FREE on Apple TV.
To watch the rest of the games this year, fans can sign up for a seasonal subscription to MLS Season Pass for $49 for the remainder of the 2024 season (50% off the original price).
What time does the MLS All Star Game kick off?
The MLS All Star game at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio is set to kick off at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across all of the time zones in the United States:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, Jul. 24 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, Jul. 24 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, Jul. 24 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, Jul. 24 | 5:00 p.m. |
| Alaska ST | Wed, Jul. 24 | 4:00 p.m. |
| Hawaii ST | Wed, Jul. 24 | 2:00 p.m. |
MLS All Star Game lineups, team news
With Wilfried Nancy coaching, expect to see plenty of his Columbus Crew all stars getting a start on their home ground. There's a plethora of attacking talent to choose from as well, from Denis Bouanga to Cucho Hernandez and Diego Rossi.
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are unfortunately out, but it will create opportunities for other players to put their stamp on the game. And Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets are still here to represent for Miami.
MLS All Stars projected starting lineup (3-4-3): Burki (GK) — Moreira, Martins, Glad — Rosenberry, Nagbe, Busquets, Alba — Bouanga, Hernandez, Rossi.
The Liga MX Apertura season has just gotten underway before the Leagues Cup break, and Andre-Pierre Gignac, along with Cesar Huerta, both have two goals in their first four games of the season. Coach Andre Jardine from Club America will likely lean on some of his players for the starting lineup before moving to substitutes after halftime.
Liga MX projected starting lineup (3-4-3): Malagon (GK) — Mozo, Orozco, Angulo — Alvarado, Canales, Pizarro, Fidalgo — Huerta, Gignac, Meza.
MLS All Star Game prediction
MLS is back to its North American all stars format after taking a break to play Arsenal last year. MLS won the event in 2022 against Liga MX and tied in 2021. There's a ton of attacking and defending talent on the MLS squad, and if they can keep Gignac and Huerta off the board, the MLS squad will be in a good spot to win.
Prediction: MLS All Stars 3-1 Liga MX All Stars