The 2022 MLS All-Star Game featuring the best players from Major League Soccer against English Premier League club Arsenal is set for August 10 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. This match between the MLS All-Stars and a major European club has become an annual event that draws plenty of attention from soccer fans across the United States and Canada.
How to Watch on TV
For football fans hoping to watch the 2022 MLS All-Star Game on television, there are a couple different options:
- ESPN – The ESPN family of networks will provide English language coverage of the match. The broadcast will likely air on ESPN or ESPN2.
- UniMás/TUDN – These Spanish language sports channels will carry the MLS All-Star Game for fans who want to watch in Spanish.
- TSN/RDS – Canadian football fans can catch the match on TSN (English) or RDS (French).
Exact details on what channel and start time have not been released yet but should be available closer to the match date. The MLS All-Star Game traditionally kicks off at around 8:30pm ET in the United States.
How to Stream Online
For those looking to stream the 2022 MLS All-Star Game online, there are a couple options:
- ESPN+ – ESPN’s streaming subscription service carries a wide variety of live sports, including MLS games and other soccer matchups. The MLS All-Star Game will be available to stream on ESPN+.
- MLS Live – The league’s proprietary streaming platform will likely provide online access to watch the All-Star Game. This requires a paid subscription.
- fuboTV – This over-the-top streaming service offers a number of sports and news channels, including those that will air the MLS All-Star Game.
- Hulu + Live TV/YouTube TV – These online TV streaming packages include the major sports channels like ESPN that will have the match.
Again, more details on exactly which streaming services will carry the game live are still to be confirmed. But one of the options above should provide access to watch online.
When and Where is the 2022 MLS All-Star Game?
Here are the key details on the 2022 MLS All-Star Game matchup:
- Teams: MLS All-Stars vs Arsenal
- Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2022
- Time: 8:30pm ET (U.S.), 5:30pm PT (U.S.)
- Location: Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota
This will be the second time that Minnesota has hosted the MLS All-Star Game after previously holding the midsummer showcase back in 2014. Arsenal was also the opponent that year, with the English side winning 2-1.
MLS All-Star Game Rosters
The gameday rosters featuring the MLS All-Stars and visiting Arsenal team will be announced in the week leading up to the match.
The MLS All-Star squad is comprised of 24 players voted on by fans, media, MLS players and the league’s technical staff. Veteran MLS talents like Carlos Vela, Josef Martinez and Chicharito are among the names likely to feature for the home side.
Meanwhile, Arsenal will travel to the United States in the midst of their 2022-2023 Premier League season, which kicks off in August. Their manager Mikel Arteta is expected to bring a competitive squad featuring stars like Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Thomas Partey.
Stay tuned for official roster announcements!
MLS All-Star Game Tickets
Fans hoping to attend the 2022 MLS All-Star Game in Minnesota will be able to purchase tickets directly through the league. Inventory is likely limited due to the smaller size of Allianz Field.
Tickets can be found through the following sites:
- MLSsoccer.com – The league’s official website has an MLS All-Star ticketing page.
- Ticketmaster – The major ticket retailer also has an event page for the game.
- StubHub – The ticket reseller offers passes, some now available on the secondary market.
- SeatGeek – Another secondary ticket outlet with MLS All-Star Game listings.
Prices can vary greatly depending on seat location in the 19,400-seat stadium and market demand as the event draws closer. Expect to pay anywhere from $75 for upper deck seats to over $1,000 for premium locations. VIP packages may also be available.
MLS All-Star Game Viewing Parties
Since the 2022 MLS All-Star Game is taking place at Minnesota’s home stadium, the majority of official viewing parties will be centered in the Twin Cities area. Local supporters groups like the Dark Clouds will host game watches around St. Paul and Minneapolis.
There will also likely be official MLS All-Star pregame parties announced in the lead up to the event giving fans a chance to mingle. Similar gameday festivities have been held in past All-Star host cities.
Beyond Minnesota, the MLS All-Star Game traditionally draws viewership from soccer bars and supporters groups nationwide. Contact your local club group to find out if they have any watch parties in the works. And be sure to get to the pub early as this is one of the biggest events on the American soccer calendar!
History of the MLS All-Star Game
The MLS All-Star Game has been contested every year since 1996 as way to showcase the league’s top talent in a friendly match against a marquee international club team.
Here is a brief history of the MLS All-Star Game over the years:
| Year | Host Stadium | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Giants Stadium | Newcastle United | MLS 3, Newcastle 1 |
| 1997 | Giants Stadium | West Ham United | MLS 5, West Ham 4 |
| 1998 | Citrus Bowl | MLS USA | MLS USA 6, MLS World 1 |
| 1999 | Qualcomm Stadium | Premier League | MLS 5, EPL 4 (PKs) |
| 2000 | Reliant Stadium | Lazio | Lazio 6, MLS 4 |
As the table shows, the earlier years saw the MLS All-Stars take on English clubs before expanding to include teams from Italy, Spain and Mexico in more recent editions. After beating European Champions League winner Bayern Munich in 2014, the All-Stars have faced English sides Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea over the past eight seasons.
Most MLS All-Star Game Appearances
With the MLS All-Star Game entering its 27th edition, some legends of the league have made numerous appearances in the summer showcase. Here are the players with the most MLS All-Star nods:
- Landon Donovan – 14 appearances
- Dwayne De Rosario – 11 appearances
- Mauricio Cienfuegos – 8 appearances
- Nick Rimando – 7 appearances
- Chris Klein – 7 appearances
Donovan, the US men’s national team icon and former LA Galaxy star, tops the list with 14 total MLS All-Star selections during his illustrious career. De Rosario, Cienfuegos, Rimando and Klein all join him with at least 7 appearances in the match.
Most MLS All-Star Game Goals
In terms of which players have left their mark scoring goals in the MLS All-Star Game, here are the top finishers:
- Landon Donovan – 6 goals
- Chris Wondolowski – 5 goals
- Dwayne De Rosario – 4 goals
- Carlos Ruiz – 3 goals
- Marco Etcheverry – 3 goals
Once again, Donovan tops the list with 6 total MLS All-Star Game goals. He’s followed by fellow USMNT alum Chris Wondolowski who comes in second with 5 goals. De Rosario, Ruiz and Etcheverry all found the back of the net at least 3 times in the summer showcase.
2022 MLS All-Star Game Prediction
This year’s edition of the MLS All-Star Game will see the hosts take on English side Arsenal, who are coming off a fifth place EPL finish this past season.
Arsenal figures to provide a formidable opponent given their talent and desire to make a statement overseas in the US market. However, the MLS All-Stars will be hungry to perform in front of their home fans and secure a result against the strong Premier League club.
Look for the MLS squad to come out flying in this high-profile matchup with something to prove. Arsenal won’t go down easily though and can punish any mistakes the hosts make.
Prediction: MLS All-Stars 3, Arsenal 2
The MLS All-Stars will build a 2-0 lead through the first half but Arsenal answers back with a pair of second half goals to equalize before the home side steals it late on a set piece or penalty. Goals from Josef Martinez, Raul Ruidiaz and Carlos Vela help power the MLS squad to victory in front of the home Minnesota crowd while Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli score for Arsenal.
Conclusion
The 2022 MLS All-Star Game provides another opportunity to showcase the league’s top talent against a high-profile European team in Arsenal. Minnesota’s Allianz Field will be an incredible host venue and the match should attract plenty of domestic and international attention. While Arsenal will be game, look for the MLS All-Stars to thrill the home fans by pulling out a hard-fought victory against the Premier League foe.
