The following is a list of the television networks and announcers that have broadcast the Major League Soccer All-Star Game.
2020s YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)Sideline reportersPregame hostPregame analysts2026Apple TVJake ZivinTaylor TwellmanJillian SakovitsKevin EganBradley Wright-Phillips, Dax McCarty, Sacha Kljestan, and Kaylyn Kyle2025Apple TVJake ZivinTaylor TwellmanJillian SakovitsKevin EganBradley Wright-Phillips, Dax McCarty, Sacha Kljestan, and Kaylyn Kyle2024Apple TVJake ZivinTaylor TwellmanJillian SakovitsKevin EganBradley Wright-Phillips, Sacha Kljestan, and Kaylyn Kyle2023Apple TVJake ZivinTaylor Twellman and Maurice EduJillian SakovitsLiam McHughBradley Wright-Phillips, Sacha Kljestan, and Kaylyn Kyle2022ESPNJon ChampionTaylor TwellmanCristina Alexander and Jillian SakovitsSebastian SalazarHerculez Gomez and Ben OlsenTSN2021FS1John StrongStuart HoldenRodolfo LanderosRob StoneAlexi Lalas and Maurice EduTSN2020 Canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Notes The 2021 game was originally scheduled to take place on July 29, 2020, during the 2020 season, but was postponed on May 19, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The game was televised domestically on Fox Sports 1 and Univision in the United States, and on TSN and TVA Sports in Canada.
2010s YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)Sideline reporter(s)Pregame hostPregame analysts2019FS1John StrongStuart HoldenKatie WithamRob StoneAlexi Lalas and Maurice EduTSNLuke WilemanSteven Caldwell and Kristian Jack2018ESPNAdrian HealeyTaylor TwellmanSebastián SalazarMax BretosAlejandro Moreno and Kasey KellerTSNLuke WilemanSteven Caldwell and Kristian Jack2017FS1John Strong Brad FriedelKatie Witham and Kate AbdoRob StoneAlexi Lalas, Eric Wynalda, and Stuart HoldenTSNLuke WilemanSteven Caldwell and Kristian Jack2016ESPNAdrian HealeyTaylor TwellmanMónica GonzálezMax BretosAlejandro Moreno and Kasey KellerTSNLuke WilemanSteven Caldwell and Kristian Jack2015FS1John StrongBrad FriedelJulie Stewart-BinksRob StoneAlexi Lalas, Eric Wynalda, and Stuart HoldenTSNLuke WilemanJason de Vos2014ESPN2Adrian HealeyTaylor TwellmanMónica GonzálezMax Bretos Alexi Lalas, Alejandro Moreno, and Kasey KellerTSNLuke Wileman Jason de Vos and Kristian Jack2013ESPN2Adrian HealeyTaylor TwellmanMónica GonzálezMax Bretos Alexi Lalas, Alejandro Moreno, and Kasey KellerTSNLuke Wileman Jason de Vos2012ESPN2Adrian HealeyTaylor TwellmanMónica GonzálezMax Bretos Alexi Lalas and Kasey KellerTSNLuke Wileman Jason de Vos2011ESPN2Adrian HealeyJohn HarkesRob Stone and Max BretosAlexi Lalas, Steve McManaman, and Taylor TwellmanTSNLuke Wileman Jason de Vos2010ESPN2JP DellacameraJohn HarkesAllen HopkinsRob StoneAlexi Lalas and Julie Foudy
2000s YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)Sideline reporter(s)Pregame hostPregame analysts2009ESPN2JP DellacameraJohn HarkesAllen HopkinsRob StoneAlexi Lalas and Julie Foudy 2008ESPN2JP DellacameraJohn HarkesAllen HopkinsRob StoneAlexi Lalas and Julie FoudyCBCNigel ReedJason de VosMitch PeacockBrenda Irving2007ESPN2Dave O'BrienEric Wynalda and Tommy SmythAllen HopkinsRob Stone2006ESPNDave O'BrienEric WynaldaRob Stone2005ABCJP DellacameraEric WynaldaBrandi Chastain2004ABCJP DellacameraEric WynaldaLorrie FairRob Stone2003ABCJP DellacameraTy Keough and Marcelo BalboaRob Stone2002ABC (start)Jack EdwardsTy KeoughVeronica Paysse Rob StoneESPN (finish)Jack EdwardsTy KeoughVeronica PaysseRob Stone2001ABCJack EdwardsTy KeoughRob Stone2000ABCJack EdwardsTy KeoughRob Stone
Notes Former CBC affiliate, then E! and now CityTV affiliate CHAT-TV in Medicine Hat, Alberta did not air the 2008 game, because of Calgary CBC station CBRT-TV, as well as online through live streaming on the CBC Sports website.
In August 2006, MLS and ESPN announced an eight-year contract spanning 2007–2014, giving the league its first rights-fee agreement worth $8 million annually. This deal gave league a regular primetime slot on Thursdays, televised coverage of the first round of the MLS SuperDraft, and an expanded presence on other ESPN properties such as ESPN360 (now ESPN3) and Mobile ESPN. The agreement also placed each season's opening match, All-Star Game, and MLS Cup on ABC.
Bad weather at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. led to a 57 minute long rain delay in the first half of the 2002 game. Consequently, because ABC had to broadcast World News Tonight at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the rest of the game was switched over to ESPN.
1990s YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)Sideline reporter(s)Pregame host1999ESPN2Phil SchoenTy KeoughRob Stone1998ABCPhil SchoenTy KeoughRob Stone1997ESPNPhil SchoenTy KeoughBill McDermottRob Stone1996ESPNPhil SchoenTy KeoughBill McDermottRoger Twibell
Notes The entire 1999 game was aired to ESPN2 as ABC aired a special news report on the search for John F. Kennedy Jr.'s missing plane.
On March 15, 1994, Major League Soccer with ESPN and ABC Sports announced the league's first television rights deal without any players, coaches, or teams in place. The three-year agreement committed 10 games on ESPN, 25 on ESPN2, and the MLS Cup on ABC. The deal gave MLS no rights fees but split advertising revenue between the league and networks.
See also Major League Soccer on television MLS Primetime Thursday MLS Game of the Week Viernes de Fútbol List of current Major League Soccer broadcasters List of MLS Cup broadcasters
References
External links MLS ALL-STAR GAME HISTORY A (Uni) History of the MLS All-Star Game TV Ratings: MLS Episode List: MLS All-Star Game - TV Tango