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Major League Soccer 2026 Betting Odds & Lines - Bet on North American Football & Soccer

Major League Soccer (MLS) is North America’s premier soccer league. It features 30 teams from across the US and Canada competing for a chance to win the coveted MLS Cup.

Read on to find out your range of soccer betting options for MLS 2026 and what you need to know about MLS betting lines online at Stake Sportsbook.

What is Major League Soccer?

Major League Soccer (MLS) is the top division of soccer in the US and Canada. It features 30 teams, which are split equally between the Eastern and Western conferences.

Unlike European soccer, there’s no promotion or relegation, with the league operating as a closed franchise.

Teams in the MLS compete for the MLS Cup and the Supporters’ Shield. Previous MLS Cup winners include Inter Miami FC, LA Galaxy, Columbus Crew, and Los Angeles FC. Toronto FC remains the only side from outside of the United States to take home the top prize.

How the MLS season format works

The MLS season is split into two phases – the regular season and the postseason. During the regular season, each team will play 34 matches. This includes 28 games against in-conference opponents, once at home and once away. Plus, teams play 6 unique opponents from the other conference, with 3 at home and 3 away.

As in European soccer leagues, teams earn three points for a win, one for a draw, and none for a loss in each game. At the end of the season, the team with the highest points overall wins the MLS Supporters' Shield.

MLS teams can also compete in the Leagues Cup. This is an annual tournament between MLS and Liga MX teams. It features 36 teams total: 18 from MLS and 18 from Liga MX.

However, the main prize of North American soccer is the MLS Cup, which is up for grabs after the regular season ends. The top 9 teams from each conference enter the playoffs. The wild card round uses a single-elimination format, but round one of the playoffs is a best-of-3 series. For the conference semifinals and finals, the bracket switches back to a high-stakes single-elimination format. The Cup Final brings together the Western and Eastern Conference champions, with the host decided by which team has the higher points tally in the overall MLS table.

Which teams play in Major League Soccer?

The 2026 MLS season features 30 teams. Inter Miami are the current holders of the MLS Cup, having won the title for the first time in 2025. Meanwhile, Philadelphia Union will look to defend the Supporters’ Shield after winning it for the 2nd time last season.

Here are all the teams competing in the 2026 MLS season:

Eastern Conference

  • Atlanta United FC - 1 MLS Cup (2018)

  • Charlotte FC

  • Chicago Fire FC - 1 MLS Cup, 1 Supporters' Shield (Last win - 2003)

  • Columbus Crew - 3 MLS Cups, 3 Supporters' Shields (Last win - 2023)

  • D.C. United - 4 MLS Cups, 4 Supporters' Shields (Last win - 2007)

  • FC Cincinnati - 1 Supporters' Shield (2023)

  • Inter Miami CF - 1 MLS Cup (2025), 1 Supporters' Shield (2024)

  • CF Montréal

  • Nashville SC

  • New England Revolution - 1 Supporters' Shield (2021)

  • New York City FC - 1 MLS Cup (2021)

  • New York Red Bulls - 3 Supporters' Shields (Last win - 2018)

  • Orlando City SC

  • Philadelphia Union - 2 Supporters' Shields (Last win - 2025)

  • Toronto FC - 1 MLS Cup, 1 Supporters' Shield (2017)

Western Conference

  • Austin FC

  • Colorado Rapids - 1 MLS Cup (2010)

  • FC Dallas - 1 Supporters' Shield (2016)

  • Houston Dynamo FC - 2 MLS Cups (Last win - 2007)

  • LA Galaxy - 6 MLS Cups, 4 Supporters' Shields (Last win - 2024)

  • Los Angeles FC - 1 MLS Cup, 2 Supporters' Shields (Last win - 2022)

  • Minnesota United FC

  • Portland Timbers - 1 MLS Cup (2015)

  • Real Salt Lake - 1 MLS Cup (2009)

  • San Diego FC

  • San Jose Earthquakes - 2 MLS Cups, 2 Supporters' Shields (Last win - 2012)

  • Seattle Sounders FC - 2 MLS Cups, 1 Supporters' Shield (Last win - 2019)

  • Sporting Kansas City - 2 MLS Cups, 1 Supporters' Shield (Last win - 2013)

  • St. Louis City SC

  • Vancouver Whitecaps FC

MLS 2026 key dates and season stages

The MLS season includes a regular season, followed by the postseason playoffs for the MLS Cup. In between, the season takes a summer break.

The 2026 MLS season features lots of key dates to look forward to, including the playoffs. Here’s how the 2026 MLS schedule looks:

  • 21 February - Regular season begins

  • 25 May - 16 July - International tournament break

  • 29 July - MLS All-Star Game

  • 7 November - Regular season concludes

  • 18 November - Playoffs begin

  • 18 December - MLS Cup final

MLS 2026 outright winner and season-long markets

Stake allows you to bet on every MLS match, but did you know you can also bet on season-long markets? Known as outrights or futures, these differ from match bets in that they allow you to predict the outcome of the season.

For example, outright betting lets you bet on the MLS Cup odds, choosing in advance which team you think will win the MLS Cup this season. You can place these bets at any point during the season, including before the playoffs have begun.

Outright betting is also available on the Supporters’ Shield MLS odds 2026. This lets you bet on which team will have the best points record at the end of the season.

Conference winner markets are offered too, allowing you to bet on the eventual winner of the Eastern and Western conferences.

You’ll also find golden boot markets at Stake. This outright betting market allows you to predict which player will finish the season as the top scorer in the MLS.

Outright odds change throughout the season based on team performance and other factors. For more details on how these work, check out our soccer betting guide.

Types of MLS bets explained

There are lots of different ways to bet on soccer at Stake. Each match features a wide range of MLS betting markets, including pre-match and live options. Some of the most popular types of MLS bets and MLS Cup betting markets include:

  • 1x2: This is similar to moneyline bets, where you wager on the outcome of the game. Here, there are three possible outcomes. 1 refers to the home win, x refers to the draw, and 2 refers to the away win.

  • Draw no bet: If the match ends in a draw (tie), a no bet is declared, and you get your stake back.

  • Asian total: In this type of bet, you place a wager on the total number of goals you think will be scored in a game, over or under a specific number.

  • Asian handicap: An Asian handicap applies a handicap to the favourite and provides a headstart to the underdog as a way of levelling the playing field.

  • Double chance: A double chance lets you bet on two outcomes at once – such as a home win and a tie, for instance.

  • 1st goal: Place a prop bet on the team (or the player) that you think will score first in a match.

  • Correct score: In a correct score bet, your job is to accurately predict the final score, be it 1-0 or 3-4, for instance.

  • Both teams to score: This bet is on both teams scoring in the fixture.

  • Half-time/Full-time: Place a bet on which team you think will be winning at half-time and then at full-time.

How to bet on MLS at Stake

You can learn more about how to bet in our ultimate sports betting guide, but we’ve created a quick step-by-step guide for MLS betting below:

  1. Log in to your Stake account and complete the KYC process if you haven’t already.

  2. If needed, open your Stake wallet and make a deposit using an available payment method or accepted cryptocurrency.

  3. Search for the team you want to bet on or use the menu to find Soccer > MLS and see MLS betting odds on live and upcoming matches.

  4. Choose any match to see all available Major League soccer odds.

  5. Select a bet to add to your bet slip, then enter your stake and confirm to place.

How to live stream MLS and bet in-play at Stake

In addition to placing bets ahead of games, you can bet on live sports at Stake. From the MLS to the Bundesliga, there are live betting odds for all your favourite leagues and the biggest events. Before you get started, consider learning the differences between pre-match vs live betting.

Elevate your live soccer betting experience by watching the fixtures live, keeping up with the action, and informing your betting decisions. You can watch all the biggest and best sports, and you can find qualifying fixtures by looking for the live streaming icon in our live and upcoming games list. To learn more, check out our live streaming guide first.

MLS promotions at Stake

While you’re enjoying Major League Soccer betting at Stake, look out for our special betting promotions. These can help you get more value from your bets. Take the VIP Club, for example. This exclusive club rewards members as they place bets and level up. Find out how it works on the VIP FAQ page.

Make sure you’re also betting responsibly at Stake. Our responsible betting guidelines offer details on how you can ensure you’re staying in control while enjoying your betting experience. Follow these steps to set a budget and use tools like deposit limits to stay Stake Smart.