March 4, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Columbus Crew SC News Release
COLUMBUS – In a celebration of the top players in North America, Major League Soccer today announced that the 2024 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target will feature the MLS All-Stars taking on a team of All-Stars from Mexico’s top soccer league, LIGA MX, on July 24 (8 p.m. ET) at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio. The match will be broadcast live exclusively on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in English and Spanish.
In addition to the All-Star Game, the 2024 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge presented by AT&T will provide fans with a uniquely competitive take on the intracontinental rivalry as 10 stars from MLS will take on 10 stars from LIGA MX in the ultimate test of skill. The MLS All-Star Skills Challenge will take place on July 23 (7:30 p.m. ET, broadcast exclusively on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV) at Lower.com Field.
The event will include five competitions authentically rooted in the sport: Shooting Challenge presented by AT&T; Touch Challenge presented by Crest; Cross & Volley Challenge presented by AT&T; Passing Challenge presented by Old Spice; and Crossbar Challenge presented by GilletteLabs.
The MLS All-Star Game and MLS All-Star Skills Challenge will be the third meeting of MLS and LIGA MX for an MLS All-Star Week and is part of the groundbreaking partnership between MLS and LIGA MX that also consist of major events on the soccer calendar, including Leagues Cup and Campeones Cup.
“We’re excited to host Liga MX at the 2024 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target, showcasing the global and rising stars of our leagues, and the strength of our sport in North America, said Camilo Durana, MLS Executive Vice President of Properties and Events. “Our previous encounters set high bars for intensity and competition in all-star games. The 2024 edition will be a night to remember for Columbus’ passionate fans and for audiences around the world watching on MLS Season Pass.”
“It is a privilege to participate in the 2024 MLS All-Star Game for the third time. LIGA MX will bring together its best players to form a competitive team. This will be another chapter of this sporting rivalry, which allows us to continue building a great partnership with MLS,” said LIGA MX President Mikel Arriola. “We are very excited about the opportunity to reconnect and be close to the Mexican fanbase in the United States. I’m sure we’ll have a great experience in Columbus.”
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