New York City FC II today announced that 2026 MLS NEXT Pro matches, highlights, and additional content will stream natively on MLS NEXT Pro’s official OneFootball account, the League’s official broadcast partner, and will be simulcasted on the MLS NEXT Pro website. The 2026 campaign marks the first time since the League’s inaugural 2022 season that every match will be available on the MLS NEXT Pro website.
The new relationship between MLS NEXT Pro and OneFootball builds upon the content and strategic partnership the platform entered into with Major League Soccer in October 2024. The collaboration with MLS NEXT Pro continues to expand OneFootball’s commitment to growing the game and providing the most relevant football/soccer content in the U.S. and internationally.
‘The Pigeons’ will open their 2026 MLS campaign at home at Belson Stadium on Saturday, February 28 at 7pm ET against Carolina Core FC. New York City FC II will then travel to Ohio to take on Columbus Crew 2 on Sunday, March 8 at 3pm ET at Scotts Miracle-Gro Field.
The 2026 MLS NEXT Pro season begins on Friday, February 27 and concludes on Decision Day, Sunday, September 20, with Eastern Conference teams kicking off at 2pm ET. Playoff details will be announced at a later date. Throughout the season, matches will be simulcasted on the MLS NEXT Pro website as well as on OneFootball platforms; OneFootball App & Web, the OneFootball Connected TV App, the OneFootball Video Player network and OneFootball’s Social channels.
About MLS NEXT Pro Â
Launched in 2022 by Major League Soccer, MLS NEXT Pro is a professional men’s soccer league in the United States and Canada that completes the pro player pathway from MLS NEXT to MLS first teams. MLS NEXT Pro continues to grow the game through innovation and inclusion, bringing professional soccer to new communities and creating opportunities both on and off the field. MLS NEXT Pro celebrates its fifth season in 2026 with 30 teams, 27 MLS-affiliated and three independent, Carolina Core FC, Chattanooga FC and Connecticut United FC. Additional MLS-affiliated and independent clubs will join in the years ahead, including Cleveland, Jacksonville Armada FC, AC Grand Rapids, and The Island F.C. For more information about MLS NEXT Pro, visit mlsnextpro.com
About OneFootball Â
Founded in 2008, OneFootball is a leading digital football media platform for a new generation of mobile-first football fans. It serves over 200 million people every month across its owned and operated platforms and global video distribution network, bringing fans closer to the game with breaking news, highlight clips, live streaming and more. OneFootball partners with more than 200 clubs, leagues, federations, players and broadcasters and distributes content in 194 markets worldwide through its app, web and a network of around 250 premium publisher partners
