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How to celebrate the 2025 MLS All-Star Game all week long

The “biggest party in Austin” has a week-long itinerary to celebrate Q2 Stadium’s first time hosting the pros for the 2025 MLS All-Star Game.

July 17, 2025 • 
Laura Figi
A shot of Austin FC fans at Q2 Stadium.

There’s nothing like being at Q2 Stadium on game night, especially when it’s All-Star Game Night.

Photo by @stevenstamps

Hey now, we’re hosting the All-Stars, get your game on, go play. Austin’s own Q2 Stadium will host the 2025 MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 23.

The game will pit a roster of 30 MLS players against 10 LIGA MX players in a battle of the leagues. Goalkeeper Brad Stuver will be the sole Austin FC All-Star and Vancouver Whitecaps FC will represent the highest headcount with four players. Notably, the roster also includes famed player Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF.

To celebrate hosting the star-studded game for the first time in Austin, don your verde and black for a week of events hosted by El Tree.

Saturday, July 19 + Sunday, July 20

MLS All-Star Day of Service | Saturday, July 19 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Festival Beach - Delgado Pavilion | Free with RSVP | Work with Austin FC, The Trail Conservancy, TreeFolks, and Keep Austin Beautiful to beautify Austin’s shoreline.

Pop-up Austin FC Fan Event and Meet + Greet | Saturday, July 19 | 12-3 p.m. | Domain NORTHSIDE Lawn | Free | Meet with Austin FC All-Star Brad Stuver and Head Coach Nico Estévez for autographs, snap a pic in front of a 30-ft soccer ball, and enjoy bites from The Salty.

MLS All-Star Soccer Celebration | Saturday, July 19-Sunday, July 20 | 6-10 p.m. | Auditorium Shores | Free | This family-friendly mini-festival will feature interactive experiences, autograph sessions, local food vendors, giveaways, and live music from The Citie and GROUPLOVE.

MLS All-Star After Dark Day One | Sunday, July 20 | 10 p.m. | The Continental Club | Get the party started with a set from Willie Pipkin & Friends at one of Austin’s most iconic venues.

Monday, July 21

MLS All-Star After Dark Day Two | 7 p.m. | Hotel Vegas | Free | Groove to Austin Cumbia All Stars and PERREO Club All-Stars at this weekday party.

MLS NEXT All-Star Game | 7:30 p.m. | Parmer Field at St. David’s Performance Center | Free | The US and Canada will compete in an East vs. West All-Star game with 44 top-tier players on the roster.

Matches will start at Q2 Stadium in the next few weeks. | Photo via @touche_oshea

“Austin’s Biggest Party” is nestled in north Austin.

Photo via @touche_oshea

Tuesday, July 22

MLS All-Star Skills Challenge presented by AT&T | 8 p.m. | Q2 Stadium | $18+ | This match will have 10 players each from MLS and LIGA MX in five challenges to take home the gold.

MLS All-Star After Dark Day Three | 9:30 p.m. | C-Boy’s Heart & Soul | Free | D-Madness and Grooveline Horns will provide the tunes just hours before the All-Stars game begins.

Wednesday, July 23

Special Olympics Unified Sports MLS All-Star Game | 9 a.m. | Parmer Field at St. David’s Performance Center | Free | Athletes of all abilities will take to the field in a spirited soccer match.

2025 MLS All-Star Game | 8 p.m. | Q2 Stadium | $212+ | The biggest soccer event in North America will bring the best of the MLS and LIGA MX in a head-to-head match.

Psst — the MLS All-Star Game will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, next year. Hey, CLTtoday.

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