Austin FC to Host 2025 MLS All-Star Match at Q2 Stadium

Commissioner Don Garber announced Wednesday that Austin FC's Q2 Stadium will be the venue for the 2025 Major League Soccer All-Star match, positioning the young club to host one of the league's marquee annual events.

Q2 Stadium, a state-of-the-art facility with a capacity of 20,738 seats, opened its doors in 2021, coinciding with the inaugural season of Austin FC.

Since then, the stadium has hosted a variety of high-profile matches, including U.S. national team games, World Cup qualifiers, pre-Olympic warmup matches, and Gold Cup fixtures.

Additionally, it is slated to host two group matches during the upcoming Copa America in July.

Garber expressed gratitude towards the city of Austin and its passionate fanbase, emphasizing the community's enthusiastic embrace of the club.

With Austin FC boasting a remarkable 60 consecutive sold-out matches, the announcement serves as a token of appreciation to the loyal supporters who have contributed to the club's success.

The decision to award Austin FC the hosting rights for the 2025 MLS All-Star match underscores MLS's confidence in the growth and potential of soccer in the Texas capital.

As the first major professional sports league to establish a franchise in Austin, MLS has witnessed the city's capacity to thrive as a soccer hub despite lacking a rich soccer history.

While the exact date of the match and the opponent for the MLS All-Stars team are yet to be determined, the event promises to be a highlight on the league's calendar.

MLS typically organizes a week of festivities surrounding the All-Star match, including a skills challenge, a game for its development league, and live concerts.

Andy Loughnane, President of Austin FC, highlighted the club's aspiration to bring prestigious events to Austin and acknowledged the significance of earning the opportunity to host the All-Star game based on merit.

The 2024 MLS All-Star events are slated to take place in Columbus, Ohio, with the MLS All-Stars set to square off against a team comprising all-stars from Mexico's LIGA MX on July 24.

As Austin FC prepares to take center stage in 2025, the announcement reaffirms the club's growing prominence within the MLS landscape and underscores its commitment to fostering soccer culture in Austin.