18 MLS Clubs Confirmed for Leagues Cup 2027

NEW YORK AND MEXICO CITY (November 8, 2026) – Following the conclusion of Major League Soccer’s (MLS) Decision Day, Leagues Cup today confirmed the 18 MLS clubs that have qualified for the milestone fifth edition of the tournament, set to take place August 3 through September 5, 2027.

The 18 MLS clubs earned their places based on their final standings in the 2026 regular season, with the top nine teams from each conference qualifying to compete alongside all 18 LIGA MX clubs. The annual Concacaf-sanctioned competition will award three berths to the Concacaf Champions Cup, with the top three finishers qualifying for the 2028 edition.

MLS Clubs Qualified for Leagues Cup 2027

Four MLS clubs return to Leagues Cup in 2027 after missing the 2026 edition: New England Revolution, Houston Dynamo FC, San Jose Earthquakes and St. Louis CITY SC.

The 2027 tournament will feature every Leagues Cup champion since its formal establishment in 2023, with former winners Inter Miami CF (2023), Columbus Crew (2024) and Seattle Sounders FC (2025) returning to challenge defending champion Toluca FC (2026), the first LIGA MX club to lift the trophy.

Nine clubs—Charlotte FC, FC Cincinnati, Columbus Crew, Inter Miami CF, LAFC, Orlando City SC, Portland Timbers, Seattle Sounders FC and Real Salt Lake—are set to make their fifth consecutive Leagues Cup appearance, having competed in every edition of the tournament.

Fans in more than 100 countries and regions around the world can experience all the excitement of Leagues Cup 2027 with every match streaming live on Apple TV. 

Additional details, including club rankings, the match schedule and select broadcast and cable television partners, will be announced at a later date.