Having trouble keeping up with all of the official, unofficial, and in-between events that have been announced for MLS All-Star Week?
We put this post together for you to help, and will add to the live/website version of it if and when things are added and changed, so make sure to leave that tab open on your phone through Wednesday.
Saturday, July 19
Nico Estevez & Brad Stuver Meet and Greet
Domain Northside Lawn
through 3 pm (you just missed it)
… with a 30-foot soccer ball folks! Was wrapping up as we were editing and posting this! Hope you had fun!
Laundry Project Hangout with Brad Stuver
Hopsquad Brewing, 2307 Kramer Lane
3-5 pm
A laid-back chance to hang out with Brad and donate money for this year’s Laundry Project. (They’re all set on supplies; don’t bring them!)
La Murga de Austin Vinyl Release
ABGB, 1305 W. Oltorf St
starts at 6 pm
Celebrate La Murga’s big vinyl release! Los Verdes and other folks will be tabling at what is sure to be a good time.
Party with the Pirates & The North End Podcast
Shipwreck’d/The Eleanor, 307 W. 5th St
starts at 9 pm
The Pirates will be kicking off All-Star weekend in style and full regalia with a trip to the pop-up pirate bar on 5th. The bar offers discounted drinks if you dress up as a pirate!
MLS Soccer Celebration at Auditorium Shores, Night 1
Auditorium Shores, 900 W. Riverside Drive
6-10 pm
Try the new Whataburger “Prickly Pear Whatafresher” alongside various “brand activations” like Audi letting you test drive their cars and Captain Morgan handing out replica Captain armbands (designed by Austin “Year of the Dragon” tifo artist Bobby Dixon). Both days, the Michelob Ultra/Vanta mini pitch will play host to various challenges and competitions, signed jersey giveaways, and unique VIP All-Star experience package prizes for winners.
Saturday-specific stuff you should know about:
6:30-8 pm: Cobi Jones signing at the Caterpillar booth
8-10 pm: A promised Austin FC player “surprise meet and greet, a skills showdown, and giveaways to include a signed jersey and tickets to the Skills Challenge at the Michelob Ultra/Vanta mini pitch.
Sunday, July 20
Chris Wondolowski at JD Supermarket
JD Supermarket, 8807 Cameron Road
4-6 pm
This is not a drill.
ATX All-Star Futbol Fan Fest
Lustre Pearl East, 114 Linden Street
5-10 pm
Street soccer, merch and ticket giveaways, MLS and LIGA MX All-star merch, all with a live DJ, live muralist (Austin’s own Nando), and on-site tattoo artist. Local artists will also have work available for sale, and with the crew who run Barrio Club de Futbol organizing along with a host of local and national partners, it’ll be a hot spot in a busy weekend.
MLS Soccer Celebration at Auditorium Shores Night 2
Auditorium Shores, 900 W. Riverside Drive
6-10 pm
See Saturday's entry above, and watch out for surprise Austin player signings at the Austin FC x YETI lounge based on what we saw on Saturday, plus Sunday-specific stuff you should know about:
6-9 pm: Diego Valeri and Gyasi Zardes signing at the Caterpillar booth
8-10 pm: Michelob Ultra/Vanta Mini Pitch juggling challenge, open play, penalty shootout competition, and a surprise MLS Legend meet and greet. Giveaways to include Q2 Stadium tour, All-Star tickets, halftime recognition, and a tunnel walk experience on gameday.
8-10 pm: Live music from Austin bands Me Nd Adam opening for Sir Woman
MLS All-Star After Dark, Night 1
Continental Club, 1315 S. Congress Ave
starts at 10 pm
The party starts at Continental Club with a soulful set from Willie Pipkin & Friends.
Monday, July 21
MLS Player Meet and Greet
Dick’s Sporting Goods at The Domain, 3210 Kramer Lane
2-5 pm
Meet RSL and USMNT's Diego Luna, Nashville SC's Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge, and our favorite Wolff.
Hopsquad/Kramer’s/Dough Squad, 2307 Kramer Lane
5-10ish pm
Hopsquad is usually closed on Mondays, but will opening up to fans from all MLS and Liga MX fanbases the night before Skills Challenge for our extravaganza, featuring panel discussions from local and national media and our own special spin on things.
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff Meet and Greet
Parmer Field, 13000 Harris Ridge Blvd.
6:30-7:30 pm
Our favorite Wolff is the opening act for the first of three nights of actual soccer players doing actual soccer things.
MLS Next All-Star Game
Parmer Field, 13000 Harris Ridge Blvd.
7:30-9:30 pm
MLS All-Star After Dark, Night 2
Hotel Vegas, 1502 E. 6th Street
10 pm
Night two gets loud, local, and full of flavor! Pull up to Hotel Vegas for Austin Cumbia All Stars and PERREO Club All-Stars.
Tuesday, July 22
Dani Pereira and Trill Burger at Sneaker Politics
Sneaker Politics, 221 West 2nd Street
12:30-2:30 pm
Dani will be signing from 12:30-1:30 pm at this first of Dani-is-everywhere events. Also, Trill Burgers!
Liga MX Player Appearances
Dick’s Sporting Goods at The Domain, 3210 Kramer Lane
2:30-3:30 pm
Meet Tijuana and Liga MX wunderkind Gilberto Mora, Cruz Azul's Carlos Rotondi, and Toluca's Marcel Ruíz.
4-6 pm
Meet the legendary Luis "El Matador" Hernandez.
Soccerwise/Kickback Live at Haymaker with Dani Pereira
Haymaker, 2310 Manor Rd
starts at 4:30 pm
Happy hour starts at 4:30 pm, with the “opening act” listed for 6 pm (which might include Phil West among other local media folks). David Gass, Susannah Fuller, Tom Bogert, Jordan Angeli, and Heath Pearce will all be holding court with special guest Dani Pereira.
MLS All-Star Skills Challenge
Q2 Stadium, 10414 McKalla Place
8-10 pm
For the sickest of the sickos. They just announced “ISHOWSPEED” will be joining, along with some Hall of Fame retired legends.
Also, on both Tuesday and Wednesday, MLS is hosting a Future of the Game exhibit inside the Lexus Club starting when gates open.
MLS All-Star After Dark, Night 3
C-Boy's, 2008 S. Congress Avenue
starts at 10 pm
Wrap up All-Star After Dark at C-Boy’s with the legendary D-Madness and Grooveline Horns.
Wednesday, July 23
Special Olympics Unified Sports MLS All-Star Game: East vs West
Parmer Field, 13000 Harris Ridge Blvd.
starts at 9 am
The 2025 Special Olympics Unified All-Star Game, presented by MLS and Coca-Cola, will feature East and West All-Star teams comprised of players with intellectual disabilities (Special Olympics athletes) and without intellectual disabilities (Unified partners).
MLS All-Star Game
Q2 Stadium, 10414 McKalla Place
8-10 pm
The reason for the season! Unless he suffered a grievous injury on his (we assume) private plane, Messi plays at Q2 for the first time.
Having trouble keeping up with all of the official, unofficial, and in-between events that have been announced for MLS All-Star Week?
We put this post together for you to help, and will add to the live/website version of it if and when things are added and changed, so make sure to leave that tab open on your phone through Wednesday.
Saturday, July 19
Nico Estevez & Brad Stuver Meet and Greet
Domain Northside Lawn
through 3 pm (you just missed it)
… with a 30-foot soccer ball folks! Was wrapping up as we were editing and posting this! Hope you had fun!
Laundry Project Hangout with Brad Stuver
Hopsquad Brewing, 2307 Kramer Lane
3-5 pm
A laid-back chance to hang out with Brad and donate money for this year’s Laundry Project. (They’re all set on supplies; don’t bring them!)
La Murga de Austin Vinyl Release
ABGB, 1305 W. Oltorf St
starts at 6 pm
Celebrate La Murga’s big vinyl release! Los Verdes and other folks will be tabling at what is sure to be a good time.
Party with the Pirates & The North End Podcast
Shipwreck’d/The Eleanor, 307 W. 5th St
starts at 9 pm
The Pirates will be kicking off All-Star weekend in style and full regalia with a trip to the pop-up pirate bar on 5th. The bar offers discounted drinks if you dress up as a pirate!
MLS Soccer Celebration at Auditorium Shores, Night 1
Auditorium Shores, 900 W. Riverside Drive
6-10 pm
Try the new Whataburger “Prickly Pear Whatafresher” alongside various “brand activations” like Audi letting you test drive their cars and Captain Morgan handing out replica Captain armbands (designed by Austin “Year of the Dragon” tifo artist Bobby Dixon). Both days, the Michelob Ultra/Vanta mini pitch will play host to various challenges and competitions, signed jersey giveaways, and unique VIP All-Star experience package prizes for winners.
Saturday-specific stuff you should know about:
6:30-8 pm: Cobi Jones signing at the Caterpillar booth
8-10 pm: A promised Austin FC player “surprise meet and greet, a skills showdown, and giveaways to include a signed jersey and tickets to the Skills Challenge at the Michelob Ultra/Vanta mini pitch.
Sunday, July 20
Chris Wondolowski at JD Supermarket
JD Supermarket, 8807 Cameron Road
4-6 pm
This is not a drill.
ATX All-Star Futbol Fan Fest
Lustre Pearl East, 114 Linden Street
5-10 pm
Street soccer, merch and ticket giveaways, MLS and LIGA MX All-star merch, all with a live DJ, live muralist (Austin’s own Nando), and on-site tattoo artist. Local artists will also have work available for sale, and with the crew who run Barrio Club de Futbol organizing along with a host of local and national partners, it’ll be a hot spot in a busy weekend.
MLS Soccer Celebration at Auditorium Shores Night 2
Auditorium Shores, 900 W. Riverside Drive
6-10 pm
See Saturday's entry above, and watch out for surprise Austin player signings at the Austin FC x YETI lounge based on what we saw on Saturday, plus Sunday-specific stuff you should know about:
6-9 pm: Diego Valeri and Gyasi Zardes signing at the Caterpillar booth
8-10 pm: Michelob Ultra/Vanta Mini Pitch juggling challenge, open play, penalty shootout competition, and a surprise MLS Legend meet and greet. Giveaways to include Q2 Stadium tour, All-Star tickets, halftime recognition, and a tunnel walk experience on gameday.
8-10 pm: Live music from Austin bands Me Nd Adam opening for Sir Woman
MLS All-Star After Dark, Night 1
Continental Club, 1315 S. Congress Ave
starts at 10 pm
The party starts at Continental Club with a soulful set from Willie Pipkin & Friends.
Monday, July 21
MLS Player Meet and Greet
Dick’s Sporting Goods at The Domain, 3210 Kramer Lane
2-5 pm
Meet RSL and USMNT's Diego Luna, Nashville SC's Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge, and our favorite Wolff.
Monday Night Live! presented by Verde All Day, We Are Austin Media, and OtraXFavor
Hopsquad/Kramer’s/Dough Squad, 2307 Kramer Lane
5-10ish pm
Hopsquad is usually closed on Mondays, but will opening up to fans from all MLS and Liga MX fanbases the night before Skills Challenge for our extravaganza, featuring panel discussions from local and national media and our own special spin on things.
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff Meet and Greet
Parmer Field, 13000 Harris Ridge Blvd.
6:30-7:30 pm
Our favorite Wolff is the opening act for the first of three nights of actual soccer players doing actual soccer things.
MLS Next All-Star Game
Parmer Field, 13000 Harris Ridge Blvd.
7:30-9:30 pm
MLS All-Star After Dark, Night 2
Hotel Vegas, 1502 E. 6th Street
10 pm
Night two gets loud, local, and full of flavor! Pull up to Hotel Vegas for Austin Cumbia All Stars and PERREO Club All-Stars.
Tuesday, July 22
Dani Pereira and Trill Burger at Sneaker Politics
Sneaker Politics, 221 West 2nd Street
12:30-2:30 pm
Dani will be signing from 12:30-1:30 pm at this first of Dani-is-everywhere events. Also, Trill Burgers!
Liga MX Player Appearances
Dick’s Sporting Goods at The Domain, 3210 Kramer Lane
2:30-3:30 pm
Meet Tijuana and Liga MX wunderkind Gilberto Mora, Cruz Azul's Carlos Rotondi, and Toluca's Marcel Ruíz.
4-6 pm
Meet the legendary Luis "El Matador" Hernandez.
Soccerwise/Kickback Live at Haymaker with Dani Pereira
Haymaker, 2310 Manor Rd
starts at 4:30 pm
Happy hour starts at 4:30 pm, with the “opening act” listed for 6 pm (which might include Phil West among other local media folks). David Gass, Susannah Fuller, Tom Bogert, Jordan Angeli, and Heath Pearce will all be holding court with special guest Dani Pereira.
MLS All-Star Skills Challenge
Q2 Stadium, 10414 McKalla Place
8-10 pm
For the sickest of the sickos. They just announced “ISHOWSPEED” will be joining, along with some Hall of Fame retired legends.
Also, on both Tuesday and Wednesday, MLS is hosting a Future of the Game exhibit inside the Lexus Club starting when gates open.
MLS All-Star After Dark, Night 3
C-Boy's, 2008 S. Congress Avenue
starts at 10 pm
Wrap up All-Star After Dark at C-Boy’s with the legendary D-Madness and Grooveline Horns.
Wednesday, July 23
Special Olympics Unified Sports MLS All-Star Game: East vs West
Parmer Field, 13000 Harris Ridge Blvd.
starts at 9 am
The 2025 Special Olympics Unified All-Star Game, presented by MLS and Coca-Cola, will feature East and West All-Star teams comprised of players with intellectual disabilities (Special Olympics athletes) and without intellectual disabilities (Unified partners).
MLS All-Star Game
Q2 Stadium, 10414 McKalla Place
8-10 pm
The reason for the season! Unless he suffered a grievous injury on his (we assume) private plane, Messi plays at Q2 for the first time.
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