MLS adjusts Halloween schedule to accommodate fans and players
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 9:25 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
MLS has given clubs the option to schedule matches outside of prime trick-or-treat hours on Halloween. This initiative allows players and fans to participate in Halloween celebrations without conflicts. The league aims to ensure that both the enjoyment of the holiday and the enjoyment of soccer can coexist. The decision comes ahead of various matches taking place on October 31.
- •MLS allows teams to play outside prime Halloween times.
- •Decision aims to prevent conflicts with Halloween festivities.
- •Clubs have flexibility in scheduling for October 31 matches.
- 10:07 AMESPN Soccer — Spooky scheduling: How MLS ensures fans, players don't have horror Halloween
"Everyone has Halloween plans, so to make sure players and fans could celebrate, MLS gave clubs the option of playing outside of trick-or-treat prime time.
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