Don your verde and black, because Austin FC will return to Q2 Stadium at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 21 in their home opener against Minnesota United FC.
It’s season six for El Tree, so we’ve scored everything fans need to know about the 2026 schedule, where and how to watch matches, and what’s new this year at Q2 Stadium. Vamos Verde.
Season snapshot
There’s nothing like being at Q2 Stadium on game night.
Photo by @stevenstamps
Austin FC’s 2026 season features 34 matches: one home and one away match against each of its 14 fellow Western Conference clubs, and six inter-conference matches against Eastern Conference opponents.
The regular MLS season comes to a close on Decision Day — Saturday, Nov. 7 — when Austin FC will take on the Portland Timbers at home.
Broken down by days of the week, the schedule comprises:
- Seven Wednesday matches
- 23 Saturday matches
- Four Sunday matches
Get tickets + where to watch
A seat in Q2 Stadium is a hot ticket item — the club boasts the league’s longest-active sellout streak. Peruse single match tickets here, or submit an inquiry to score tickets for groups of 20 people or more.
If you’d rather watch or listen from home, purchase an MLS Season Pass on Apple TV to get every regular season match in either English or Spanish.
You can also watch four matches via FOX national television broadcasts:
- Austin FC vs. LAFC on Saturday, March 21
- Austin FC vs. LA Galaxy on Saturday, April 11
- San Diego FC vs. Austin FC on Wednesday, May 13
- St. Louis vs. Austin FC on Saturday, May 23
Is a sports bar more your vibe? Local establishments in the Austin FC Pub Club are sure to have the matches on a screen, and might even offer food + drink specials to keep you fueled while you watch. Locate them in our guide to sports bars or on their map.
What’s new at Q2?
The club debuted a new secondary jersey collection this year, aka The Rooted Kit, which pays homage to Austin’s green space. You can purchase gear at Q2 Stadium in the VERDE Store or at verdevan.com.
As always, the food at Q2 Stadium is some of the best in the game. Your ATXtoday City Editors got a chance to try some new + returning bites that will be available during home games, and our faves include:
- Birria quesadilla from ONETACO. Taquería | Section 122 + 133
- K Pop chicken + veggie dumplings from Chi’Lantro | Section 119
- Halal beef sliders + fries from JABS Burgers | Section 108
- Three-meat sandwich from la Barbecue | Section 137
- Signature “Rachel” Sandwich from Mum Foods | Section 123
- Spicy Chicken Empanadas from Little Patagonia | Section 126
Austin FC’s partnership with Siete Foods also means fans will be able to find the brand’s Chili Lime Puff Snacks, Queso Puff Snacks, Spicy Fuego Puff Snacks, and Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips in Q2 concession stands for the first time.
Bonus points
Let’s end on a sweet deal — did you know you can get a half-priced margarita at ONETACO. every time Austin FC plays? The offer isn’t valid at the restaurant’s Q2 Stadium (or the locations that don’t serve margs), but you get bonus points from us if you visit the Austin FC shrine at the local chain’s Anderson Mill location.
Finally, stay tuned for details on the annual Austin FC Energy Experience, sponsored by C4 Energy. Fans can enter to win a chance to tour the locker rooms, run drills with the players, and take home swag bags.
Learn more about Austin FC via our guide to the Capital City’s sports teams.
