By Tiffany Williams –
Harrison, New Jersey — Red Bull New York is selling the sizzle, the spectacle, and the schedule, and they want fans to buy in now.
Single-match tickets for the 2026 Major League Soccer season are officially on sale, and RBNY is rolling out a full slate of fireworks nights, rivalry clashes, pop-culture themes, and community spotlights designed to turn Sports Illustrated Stadium into a weekly event destination rather than just a soccer venue.
The season starts away from home, but the first real statement comes Saturday, Feb. 28, when New York hosts the New England Revolution at 2:30 p.m. in the home opener. It’s a familiar foe — the sixth time New York has opened its home season against New England, and the first such matchup since 2009.
From there, the calendar barely lets up. CF Montréal arrives Sunday, March 8 at 4:30 p.m., followed by Autism Acceptance Night on Saturday, April 4 against FC Cincinnati. The midweek grind begins April 22 with D.C. United coming to town for the Wings for Life World Run Match, another chapter in the Atlantic Cup rivalry.
Fireworks take center stage May 2 against FC Dallas, with Columbus Crew visiting May 13 before the New York Derby against NYCFC on May 16, a rivalry game that never needs extra hype and never lacks edge.
After the FIFA World Cup break, RBNY returns July 25 for REDD’s Birthday Celebration against Charlotte FC. August turns into a packed run of themed nights, with Hometown Heroes Night against Orlando City, Nashville SC midweek, and another Fireworks Night on Aug. 22 against Chicago Fire FC.
The late summer and fall slate leans hard into fan culture. Anime Night hits Aug. 29 against Philadelphia Union. Esports Night follows Sept. 26 versus St. Louis City SC. Noche Latina lands Oct. 10 with San Diego FC making its first-ever visit to Harrison, and Pride Night follows Oct. 17 against Toronto FC.
The marquee draw is Oct. 24, when Inter Miami CF comes to town for a 4:30 p.m. kickoff, the one match not included in standard single-game ticket sales. The regular season closes Nov. 7 with Fan Night against Atlanta United FC.
The message from the club is clear: this isn’t just about 90 minutes on the field. It’s about fireworks, fandom, culture, and selling out nights that feel big whether the standings say so or not.
Season Ticket Members get all 17 home matches, potential playoff and bonus games, exclusive events, discounts, and MLS on Apple TV. Everyone else can grab single-game tickets now — unless Miami is involved, in which case access comes at a premium.
Red Bull New York isn’t easing fans into 2026. They’re daring them to commit early, show up loud, and treat every match like it matters — because in Harrison, they’re clearly planning to make it feel that way.