Major League Soccer returns its All Star Game format to a battle of North America as the best of MLS faces the best of Liga MX.
The 2024 MLS All Star Game takes place on Wednesday, July 24 at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio. Liga MX is still looking for its first win in this format, as the MLS All Stars have defeated their neighbors to the south in 2021 and then they drew in 2022.
Even without Lionel Messi in action, the match will still feature some of the top stars from both sides of the border. Former Barcelona greats Riqui Puig, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets will all be representing MLS, while Tigres legend Andre-Pierre Gignac, Club America's Alvaro Fidalgo, and Chivas' Jesus Orozco will all play for the Liga MX side.
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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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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 live stream, TV channel
- 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).
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.