Major League Soccer will overhaul its competition calendar beginning in 2027, shifting to a summer-to-spring season that aligns with Europe's top leagues and moving its playoffs to May, the league announced on Thursday.

The new format will begin with a shortened transition campaign from February to May 2027 featuring a 14-game regular season, playoffs and MLS Cup final.

The first full season under the new timetable will run from mid-to-late July 2027 through late May 2028, with a midwinter break from mid-December to early February and no league matches in January.

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