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The 2024 MLS All-Star Week events kick off this weekend in Columbus, Ohio

The 2024 MLS All-Star Week events kick off this weekend in Columbus, Ohio

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MLS All-Star Week begins on Saturday, July 20 and runs through Wednesday, July 24, featuring fun events and opportunities for fans to get involved.

Here’s everything you need to know about each day:

Saturday and Sunday: MLS All-Star Soccer Celebration

The free MLS All-Star Football Celebration kicks off the week with a free festival for fans of all ages.

From music to matches, autographs to giveaways and more, Soccer Celebration is the perfect fan experience leading up to the MLS All-Star Game presented by Target.

Information: 4:30-9:30 p.m. Saturdays; 3-7 p.m. Sundays at McFerson Commons Park, 218 West St.

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Sunday: MLS All-Star Concert

The party continues with the MLS All-Star Concert Presented by Target featuring Grammy-nominated artist and producer Marshmello and multi-platinum artist Pinkpantheress,

Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit Neighborhood Athletics, a local nonprofit that helps provide athletic and educational opportunities to youth in underserved communities.

Information: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd.

Monday: MLS All-Star Service Day

Both stars and fans join forces on the MLS All-Star Day of Service Presented by Target to pack 100,000 meals for local children and families in need. Family-friendly music, food, games and entertainment will follow. Those interested in volunteering can register online.

Information: 9am – 2:30pm at Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd.

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Tuesday: MLS All-Star Skills Challenge, MLS NEXT All-Star Game and Special Olympics Unified Sports MLS All-Star Game

The MLS NEXT All-Star Game presented by Allstate is free and fans will have the opportunity to watch 44 top MLS NEXT players compete in an East vs. West match. This event will be streamed live. Parking information and directions are available online.

The next one is the Special Olympics Unified Sports MLS All-Star Game. Tickets are free and can be reserved online. Individuals with intellectual disabilities (Special Olympic athletes) and individuals without intellectual disabilities (Unified partners) will form the “Unified Sports” East and West All-Star soccer teams, which will compete in an 11-on-11 format. “MLS Greats” will coach the teams, and players will wear customized uniforms made possible by adidas.

finally, the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge presented by AT&T In this competition, players will compete against 10 players from MLS and 10 players from LIGA MX in five challenges: the Shooting Challenge presented by AT&T, the Touch Challenge presented by Crest, the Cross & Volley Challenge presented by AT&T, the Passing Challenge presented by Old Spice and the Crossbar Challenge presented by GilletteLabs.

The teams compete for charity in an effort to spread positivity in communities. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online.

Information: The MLS NEXT All-Star Game begins at 11:30 a.m. at Historic Crew Stadium, 1 Black and Gold Blvd.; the Special Olympics Unified Sports MLS All-Star Game is at 3:30 p.m. at Historic Crew Stadium; the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge is at 7:30 p.m. at Lower.com Field, 96 Columbus Crew Way.

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Wednesday: Match Day

The free back-to-school theme MLS All-Star Community Day Presented by BODYARMOR Sports Drink is an extension of Crew’s community missions to advance youth soccer and education in Ohio, including promoting school attendance through the Stay in the Game! Network.

MLS Greats and LIGA MX legends will lead a soccer clinic and the event will feature AED/CPR training, community resource booths, food trucks, music and the BODYARMOR Community Cup, where teams of five students will compete in a tournament. Additionally, backpacks, school supplies and BODYARMOR spray bottles will be provided to students.

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The last and most anticipated event of the week, the 2024 MLS All-Star Game Presented by Target will kick off in the evening. Tickets are available online and the event can be viewed with an MLS season pass. LIGA MX All-Stars will take on MLS All-Stars in what the MLS website calls “the showpiece of the summer.” The goal is to unite the sport and celebrate the North American soccer community.

Information: MLS All-Star Community Day is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Northgate Intermediate School, 6655 Sharon Woods Blvd.; the 2024 MLS All-Star Game is at 8 p.m. at Lower.com Field.

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