December 20, 2023 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Philadelphia Union News Release
CHESTER, Pa. – The Philadelphia Union, entering their 15th MLS season, have announced their 2024 regular-season schedule in collaboration with Major League Soccer. With their earliest start in MLS history, the Union kicks off their season on Feb. 24 as they host Chicago Fire FC at Subaru Park at 7:30 p.m. ET. The season concludes with a Decision Day Eastern Conference semifinal rematch against FC Cincinnati on Oct. 19 at 6:00 p.m. ET.
The Union will once again participate in multiple tournaments throughout the season. After earning a berth in the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup, the club will compete in round one against Deportivo Saprissa. The first leg is set to be played in Costa Rica on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 10:00 p.m. ET, followed by the second leg at Subaru Park on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Additionally, the second annual Leagues Cup will take place from July 26 to Aug. 25, where both MLS and Liga MX will pause regular season play for one month to participate in the tournament.
With 17 home games and 17 away games, notable matchups at Subaru Park include a MLS Rivalry Week matchup against 2021 and 2022 MLS Eastern Conference final opponent, New York City FC (May 15), reigning Leagues Cup champions, Inter Miami (June 15), rivals New York Red Bulls (July 6), reigning MLS Cup champions, Columbus Crew (Aug. 24), and Supporters’ Shield winners FC Cincinnati on MLS Decision Day (Oct. 19).
In addition to MLS action, 2024 features four major international competitions: the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (Jan. 13 – Feb. 11), UEFA Euro 2024 (June 14 – July 14), 2024 Copa America (June 20 – July 14), and the 2024 Summer Olympics (July 24 – Aug. 10).
All Union matches will be available through MLS Season Pass, available on the Apple TV app. MLS Season Pass will feature every live MLS regular-season match, the entire playoffs, and the 2024 Leagues Cup. Additionally, three games are set to broadcast nationally, including the Union’s match at Atlanta United FC (Apr. 14) on FOX, at FC Cincinnati (Jun. 19), and vs. D.C. United (Sep. 22) airing on FS1.
Below please find the Philadelphia Union’s full 2024 schedule. Single-game tickets sales and the 2024 promotional schedule will be announced in the near future. For more information, please visit www.PhiladelphiaUnion.com.
DATE OPPONENT TIME (ET) Broadcast
Tues., Feb. 20 @ Deportivo Saprissa (CCC Leg 1 of 2) 10:00 PM
Sat., Feb. 24 Chicago…
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