2026 Soccer Tickets

North American Soccer Tickets

While soccer is already one of the most popular sports in North America, the popularity of the game is rapidly growing specifically in the United States. From the top-tier professional talent of MLS (Major League Soccer), to international tournaments like the CONCACAF Gold Cup and Copa America, and Premier League friendlies — there are thrilling and competitive events for every type of soccer fan to see live in the United States. Score tickets at Tickemaster, home for soccer fans, and experience the beautiful game live.

Soccer’s Biggest Cities In North America

With the addition of San Diego FC in 2025, there are now 30 Major League Soccer teams in North America. As the popularity of professional soccer in the U.S. and Canada continues to rise, several cities across the countries have become popular destinations for the sport, with enthusiastic fanbases. In the U.S., Seattle, known for Seattle Sounders FC, and Los Angeles, home to LA Galaxy and Los Angeles FC, stand out as major soccer hubs. On the East Coast, there are two MLS teams in the New York metropolitan area that carry a strong history of rivalry — New York City FC and New York Red Bulls. The area will elevate its status as a soccer hub as MetLife Stadium is set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. Miami, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, Kansas City and Austin also contribute to the U.S. soccer landscape with teams like Inter Miami CF, FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo FC, Philadelphia Union, Sporting Kansas City, and Austin FC. In Canada, Toronto is a leading soccer city with Toronto FC, while Vancouver and Montreal also play important roles with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC and CF Montréal, respectively. These cities not only host professional teams, but also foster a vibrant soccer culture that continues to attract new fans.

Soccer History in the U.S.

Professional soccer in the United States dates back to the 1800s, with significant influences from European immigrants. The Oneida Football Club, established in 1862 by Gerrit Smith “Gat” Miller, is considered the first organized team to play any kind of soccer in the United States. In the late 1800s and early 19th Century, soccer became popular at American universities and in immigrant communities across the country. The U.S.’s first non-league organizing body was the American Football Association (AFA), which was founded in 1884. The United States Football Association (USFA), now known as U.S. Soccer, was founded in 1913 and became one of the first organizations affiliated with FIFA. The early 20th Century saw the establishment of the American Soccer League (ASL) in 1921, which was the first professional league.

The U.S. men's national team has achieved some successes, including participating in the 1930 World Cup and winning several regional titles like the Gold Cup in 2015. The U.S. women's national team, meanwhile, is the most successful international squad in women's soccer history. USWNT has more Women's World Cup titles than any other team (four) and more Olympic Gold Medals (five) than any other team in Summer Olympics history to go along with the most CONCACAF W Championship wins (nine). The women’s team's dominance spans decades, and is exemplified by medaling in all but one Olympics (2016) and Women's World Cup (2023). Major League Soccer (MLS) launched in 1996 with 10 teams and continues to expand, with 30 teams set to play in 2025. National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) began play in 2013 with eight teams and has expanded to 14, with plans to increase to 16 franchises in the next two seasons. MLS and NWSL continue to contribute to the sport's modern growth and popularity in North America.