Your center for the latest news, media schedule, accreditation information and more for the 2019 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target, and every event during MLS All-Star Week in Orlando. The All-Star Game takes place at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 31, at Exploria Stadium and will be broadcast on FS1, UniMas, TSN, TVA Sports and more than 170 countries around the globe.
The following page includes downloadable assets, media schedule, All-Star press releases and more. The media credential application is closed, so for accreditation questions, contact Jennifer Reaves.
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MEDIA SCHEDULE
As of July 24, 2019 – All Times and Locations Subject to Change – All Times Local (ET)
| NOTE: MEDIA CREDENTIALS ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO MOST MLS ALL-STAR EVENTS. MEDIA CREDENTIALS ARE LOCATED ONLY AT THE WALDORF ASTORIA BONNET CREEK (GRAND BALLROOM 1) FROM 8 AM-7 PM ON SATURDAY, JULY 27. | ||
| Time | Event | Location |
| 9:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | MLS All-Star Media GameNo media credential required. Media wristbands provided at check-in. Parking pass provided at check-in. | Exploria Stadium 655 W Church St Orlando, FL 32805 (Pick up parking pass at Gate D Media Entrance on Glenn Lane between Church Street and Central Blvd.) |
| 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. | MLS WORKS/ Wells Fargo Day of Service Media HourMedia Credential Required for Access. | MLS Digital HQ presented by Wells Fargo (Ace Café) 100 W Livingston St. Orlando, FL 32801 |
| 7:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. | MLS All-Star Concert presented by Target + Viewing PartyMedia credentials provided onsite. Media required to check-in and enter concert site through media entrance.6:00 p.m.: Doors open to media7:00 p.m.: Orlando City SC v New England Revolution9:30 p.m.: A-Trak (Opening Act)10:00 p.m.: Prince Royce (Main Act)2:00 a.m.: Wall Street Plaza closes | Wall Street Plaza Media check-in tent is located at N. Court Avenue off E. Central Blvd. starting at 4 p.m. ET on concert day. |
| 7:30 p.m. Estimated Arrival | Atlético Madrid Hotel Arrival in OrlandoNo media credential required for access. Broll and interview opportunity | Contact Paola.Garcia@mlssoccer.com (347) 806-3268 |
| SUNDAY, JULY 28 | ||
| NOTE: MEDIA CREDENTIALS ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO MOST MLS ALL-STAR EVENTS. MEDIA CREDENTIALS ARE LOCATED ONLY AT MLS ALL-STAR HQ AT THE WALDORF ASTORIA BONNET CREEK (GRAND BALLROOM 1) FROM 8 AM-7 PM ON SUNDAY, JULY 28. | ||
| Time | Event | Location |
| 11:00 a.m. | MLS All-Star Sailboat Christening & Ceremonial Regatta Local and MLS dignitaries will participate in a special sailboat naming and christening ceremony on Lake Eola before a brief regatta around the lake following the ceremony. No media credential required for access. | Lake Eola House Media are advised to meet at the Lake Eola House at the corner of E. Washington St. and North Eola Drive to be escorted to the ceremony location by the boat dock. |
| 5:45 p.m. | Atlético de Madrid Training & Broll OpportunityNo media credential required. Media wristbands provided at check-in. First 15 minutes open to media for broll only | University of Central Florida (4065 Knights Victory Way) |
| 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. | eMLS All-Star Challenge presented by Wells FargoMedia Credential Required for Access. | MLS Digital HQ presented by Wells Fargo (Ace Café) 100 W Livingston St. Orlando, FL 32801 |
| MONDAY, JULY 29 | ||
| NOTE: MEDIA CREDENTIALS ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO MOST MLS ALL-STAR EVENTS. MEDIA CREDENTIALS ARE LOCATED ONLY AT THE WALDORF ASTORIA BONNET CREEK (GRAND BALLROOM 1) FROM 8 AM-7 PM ON MONDAY, JULY 28. | ||
| Time | Event | Location |
| 8:30 a.m. | MEDIA SHUTTLE DEPARTURE: MLS All-Star Training & Media AvailabilityPick-up: Hilton Bonnet Creek HotelDrop-off: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex | Board vehicle located in transportation circle at the front of the Hilton Bonnet Creek Hotel. Contact: Ken Mendonca (954) 547-7567 |
| 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | MLS Homegrown Training & Media AvailabilityMedia Credential Required for Access. | ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (Field 7) 700 S Victory Way Orlando, FL 34747 |
| 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | MLS All-Star Training & Media AvailabilityMedia Credential Required for Access. | ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (Field 9) 700 S Victory Way Orlando, FL 34747 |
| 11:40 a.m. | MEDIA SHUTTLE DEPARTURE: MLS WORKS +Target All-Star Community Day Pick-up: ESPN Wide World of Sports ComplexDrop-off: Neptune Middle School | Board vehicle located in front of the Wide World of Sports Parking Lot along the main entrance walkway. Contact: Ken Mendonca (954) 547-7567 |
| 1:00 p.m. | MLS WORKS +Target All-Star Community Day Media AvailabilityMLS Commissioner Don Garber will be available to conduct interviewsMedia Credential Required for Access.Lunch will be provided* | Neptune Middle School 2727 Neptune Road Kissimmee, FL 34744 |
| 2:00 p.m. | MEDIA SHUTTLE DEPARTURE:MLS All-Star Press ConferencePick-up: Neptune Middle School Drop-off: Exploria Stadium (GATE D) | Board vehicle located in the Neptune Middle School parking lot. Contact: Ken Mendonca (954) 547-7567 |
| 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. | MLS All-Star Press ConferenceMedia Credential Required for Access.1:00 p.m.: Media entrance and work room opens (Gate D)Official press conferences w/ players & coaches from both teams3:00-4:00 p.m.: (Broll, photo and interview opportunities)5:00 p.m.: Exploria Stadium media facilities close | Exploria Stadium Club 655 W Church St Orlando, FL 32805 (Media Entrance: Gate D) |
| 5:00 p.m. | MEDIA SHUTTLE DEPARTURE:MLS Media MixerPick-up: Exploria Stadium (Gate D)Drop-off: Ember Orlando | Board vehicle located outside GATE D on the West side of Exploria Stadium. Contact: Ken Mendonca (954) 547-7567 |
| 5:00 p.m.– 7:00 p.m. | MLS Media MixerNo media credential required. | Ember Orlando 42 W. Central Blvd Orlando FL, 32801 |
| 5:15 – 6 p.m. Media Arrival6:00 – 6:30 p.m. “Purple” Carpet Media Availability | Welcome Reception “Purple” Carpet MLS and Orlando City SC executives, local dignitaries and select players to walk the purple carpet and conduct interviews. | Dr. Phillips Center 445 S Magnolia Ave Orlando, FL 32801 |
| TUESDAY, JULY 30 | ||
| NOTE: MEDIA CREDENTIALS ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO MOST MLS ALL-STAR EVENTS. MEDIA CREDENTIALS ARE LOCATED ONLY AT THE WALDORF ASTORIA BONNET CREEK (GRAND BALLROOM 1) FROM 8 AM-7 PM ON TUESDAY, JULY 30. | ||
| Time | Event | Location |
| 7:15 a.m. | MEDIA SHUTTLE DEPARTURE:Atlético de Madrid & MLS All-Stars Open Training Pick-up:Hilton Bonnet Creek Hotel Drop-off:Exploria Stadium (GATE D) | Board vehicle located in transportation circle at the front of the Hilton Bonnet Creek Hotel. Contact: Ken Mendonca (954) 547-7567 |
| 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | Atlético de Madrid Training & Media Availability Media Credential Required for Access.7:00 a.m.: Media entrance and work room opens (Gate D) | Exploria Stadium 655 W Church St Orlando, FL 32805 (Media Entrance: Gate D) |
| 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | MLS All-Stars Open Training & Media AvailabilityMedia Credential Required for Access. | Exploria Stadium 655 W Church St Orlando, FL 32805 (Media Entrance: Gate D) |
| 12:00 p.m. | MEDIA SHUTTLE DEPARTURE:Return to Hilton Bonnet Creek HotelPick-up: Exploria Stadium (GATE D)Drop-off: Hilton Bonnet Creek Hotel | Board vehicle located outside GATE D on the West side of Exploria Stadium. Contact: Ken Mendonca (954) 547-7567 |
| 3:00 p.m. | MEDIA SHUTTLE DEPARTURE:MLS Homegrown Game presented by EnergizerPick-up:Hilton Bonnet Creek Hotel Drop-off: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex | Board vehicle located in transportation circle at the front of the Hilton Bonnet Creek Hotel. Contact: Ken Mendonca (954) 547-7567 |
| 5:00-7:00 p.m. | MLS Homegrown Game presented by EnergizerMedia Credential Required for Access.3:00 p.m.: Venue opens to media | ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Field 17 700 S Victory Way Orlando, FL 34747 |
| 8:00-9:30 p.m. | MLS Skills Challenge presented by TargetMedia Credential Required for Access.1:00 p.m.: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex media facilities close | ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Field 17 700 S Victory Way Orlando, FL 34747 |
| 11:00 p.m. | MEDIA SHUTTLE DEPARTURE:Return to Hilton Bonnet Creek HotelPick-up: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Drop-off: Hilton Bonnet Creek Hotel | Board vehicle located in front of the Wide World of Sports Parking Lot along the main entrance walkway. Contact: Ken Mendonca (954) 547-7567 |
| WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 | ||
| *NOTE: MEDIA CREDENTIALS ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO MOST MLS ALL-STAR EVENTS. MEDIA CREDENTIALS ARE LOCATED ONLY AT EXPLORIA STADIUM (GATE D) FROM 8 AM-7 PM ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 31. | ||
| Time | Event | Location |
| 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Special Olympics Unified Showcase presented by MLS WORKS & ESPNMedia Credential Required for Access. | ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex 700 S Victory Way Orlando, FL 34747 |
| 3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. | Soccer Celebration presented by TideNo media credential required. | Exploria Stadium 655 W Church St Orlando, FL 32805 (Media Entrance: Gate D) |
| 4:30 p.m. | MEDIA SHUTTLE DEPARTURE:MLS All-Star Game presented by TargetPick-up: Hilton Bonnet Creek Hotel Drop-off: Exploria Stadium (GATE D) | Board vehicle located in transportation circle at the front of the Hilton Bonnet Creek Hotel. Contact: Ken Mendonca (954) 547-7567 |
| 8:00 p.m. | MLS All-Star Game presented by TargetMedia Credential Required for Access.4:30 p.m.: Media/photog entrance opens (Gate D)6:15 p.m.: Audi and MLS Press Conference (Post-Game Press Conference Room)7:45 p.m.: MLS Greats Recognition – MLS Launches Official Alumni Network12:00 a.m. Thursday (Midnight): Exploria Stadium media facilities close | Exploria Stadium 655 W Church St Orlando, FL 32805 (Media Entrance: Gate D) |
| 11:00 p.m. | MEDIA SHUTTLE DEPARTURE:Return to Hilton Bonnet Creek HotelPick-up: Exploria Stadium (GATE D)Drop-off: Hilton Bonnet Creek Hotel | Board vehicle located outside GATE D on the West side of Exploria Stadium. Contact: Ken Mendonca (954) 547-7567 |
MLS All-Star Press Releases
- Roster announced for MLS Homegrown Game presented by Energizer(July 10, 2019)
- Five Days of Soccer Celebration in Orlando for MLS All-Star Game(July 2, 2019)
- MLS reveals 26-man roster for 2019 MLS All-Star Game(June 24, 2019)
- 2019 MLS All-Star Fan XI presented by Target(June 21, 2019)
- MLS, adidas unveil Orlando-inspired jersey ahead of MLS All-Star Game(June 17, 2019)
- Prince Royce to headline MLS All-Star Concert(June 13, 2019)
- Fan voting launches for MLS All-Star Fan XI presented by Target(May 23, 2019)
- Atletico de Madrid to play 2019 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target(May 2, 2019)
- 2019 MLS Season Schedule(Jan. 7, 2019)
- Orlando City to host 2019 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target(Sept. 13, 2018)
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