The record-breaking tally comes with the regular season still to be completed. Sixteen more matches are due to take place before the season wraps up on October 19.
More than 11 million spectators have come to Major League Soccer games this season, the league reported Monday, shattering the previous record of 10.9 millions people who watched games in 2024. In a statement, the league announced that it had broken beyond the 11 million-fan threshold for the first time in its history, with an average of 23,240 people each game. According to MLS, the introduction of global superstars like Lionel Messi, whose presence in the league has sometimes forced teams to move their home games to larger venues, has contributed to an increase in attendance.
“The arrival of international stars and the work from clubs to create more unique fan friendly ticket packages and game day experiences are among the key drivers of the continued surge of record-breaking attendance across MLS,” the league stated.
With the regular season yet to go, the record-breaking total has been reached. There are sixteen more games scheduled before the season ends on October 19.
According to the attendance figures, Major League Soccer has attracted over 10 million spectators for three years running.
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