Major League Soccer and MLS NEXT today announced the broadcast schedule for the 2024 Generation adidas Cup, the premier international youth tournament featuring representation from every MLS academy and 49 different club academies from a record-breaking 15 countries spanning four different continents. A total of 80 teams, 40 in each age group (U-17 and U-15), will compete at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., from March 30 – April 7.
Twenty-eight Generation adidas games, including championship matches in both age groups, will stream live on MLS Season Pass, the subscription service from Apple and Major League Soccer on the Apple TV app, available in more than 100 countries and regions. 12 group play matches will feature MLS academies against international clubs in the U-15 and U-17 age groups. The remaining games will include select Round of 16 and Quarterfinal matchups, along with all Semi-Final, and Championship matches. The finals of the consolation bracket (Premier Finals) will also stream on MLS Season Pass.
Date | Time (CT) | Age Group | Round | Home Team | Away Team |
April 1 | 9 a.m. | U-15 | Group Play | Real Salt Lake | Toulouse FC (France) |
April 1 | 11 a.m. | U-15 | Group Play | Seattle Sounders FC | Arsenal FC (England) |
April 1 | 1:30 p.m. | U-17 | Group Play | Toronto FC | Atlas (Mexico) |
April 1 | 3:30 p.m. | U-17 | Group Play | Austin FC | Pumas UNAM (Mexico) |
April 2 | 9 a.m. | U-15 | Group Play | Inter Miami CF | Valencia CF (Spain) |
April 2 | 11 a.m. | U-15 | Group Play | Colorado Rapids | Club Bolivar (Bolivia) |
April 2 | 1:30 p.m. | U-17 | Group Play | FC Cincinnati | Palmeiras (Brazil) |
April 2 | 3:30 p.m. | U-17 | Group Play | CF Montreal | Flamengo (Brazil) |
April 3 | 9 a.m. | U-15 | Group Play | Chelsea FC (England) | New York Red Bulls |
April 3 | 11 a.m. | U-15 | Group Play | Real Madrid C.F. (Spain) | Los Angeles Football Club |
April 3 | 1:30 p.m. | U-17 | Group Play | Manchester United FC (England) | Columbus Crew |
April 3 | 3:30 p.m. | U-17 | Group Play | Remo Stars FC (Nigeria) | Portland Timbers |
April 5 | 9 a.m. | U-15 | Round of 16 | TBD | TBD |
April 5 | 11 a.m. | U-15 | Round of 16 | TBD | TBD |
April 5 | 1:30 p.m. | U-17 | Round of 16 | TBD | TBD |
April 5 | 4 p.m. | U-17 | Round of 16 | TBD | TBD |
April 6 | 9 a.m. | U-15 | Quarterfinal | TBD | TBD |
April 6 | 11 a.m. | U-15 | Quarterfinal | TBD | TBD |
April 6 | 1:30 p.m. | U-17 | Quarterfinal | TBD | TBD |
April 6 | 4 p.m. | U-17 | Quarterfinal | TBD | TBD |
April 8 | 9 a.m. | U-15 | Semifinal | TBD | TBD |
April 8 | 11 a.m. | U-15 | Semifinal | TBD | TBD |
April 8 | 1:30 p.m. | U-17 | Semifinal | TBD | TBD |
April 8 | 4 p.m. | U-17 | Semifinal | TBD | TBD |
April 9 | 9 a.m. | U-15 | Third Place | TBD | TBD |
April 9 | 11 a.m. | U-15 | Final | TBD | TBD |
April 9 | 1:30 p.m. | U-17 | Third Place | TBD | TBD |
April 9 | 4 p.m. | U-17 | Final | TBD | TBD |
In the 15th edition of the tournament, the 2024 Generation adidas Cup will see a record 19 different international clubs competing in the U-17 and U-15 age groups. Notably, the tournament will include clubs from four different continents – Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. Among the prestigious clubs participating, 2023 UEFA Youth League champions AZ Alkmaar (U-17) and 24-time Eredivisie winners PSV (U-17) will be the first teams from the Netherlands to compete in the tournament. Other international clubs participating include Arsenal FC (U-15), Manchester United FC (U-15), River Plate (U-17), Sporting Clube de Portugal (U-15), and more.
Competition Structure
Forty teams, organized into 10 groups of four, will compete in each of the two age groups. Group draws will be random, utilizing buckets categorized by division for MLS academies, while international clubs will be drawn randomly. Sixteen teams will advance to the single-elimination championship bracket—comprising the 10 group winners and the top-six second-place finishers. The next-best 16 teams will enter a consolation bracket, with the final eight teams competing in consolation groups to provide more competitive matches.
All teams competing in the 2024 Generation adidas Cup are guaranteed to play seven 60-minute matches, comprised of two 30-minute halves. The championship matches in both age groups will be extended to 70-minute matches. All contests that are tied at the end of regulation will go directly to a penalty-kick shootout.
- Click HERE for 2024 Generation adidas Cup schedule and standings
Opponent | Date | Time (CT) |
Real Salt Lake | Saturday, March 30 | 3:30 p.m. |
Inter Miami | Sunday, March 31 | 3:30 p.m. |
Atletico Nacional (Colombia) | Monday, April 1 | 3:30 p.m. |
Opponent | Date | Time (CT) |
San Jose Earthquakes | Saturday, March 30 | 10:30 a.m. |
Charlotte FC | Sunday, March 31 | 10:30 a.m. |
Club Necaxa (Mexico) | Monday, April 1 | 10:30 a.m. |
Subscribing to MLS Season Pass
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About Major League Soccer
Headquartered in New York City, Major League Soccer – celebrating its 29th season in 2024 – features 30 clubs throughout the United States and Canada, including a new expansion team in San Diego that will debut in 2025. All MLS, Leagues Cup, and select MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT matches can be watched through MLS Season Pass, available on the Apple TV app on Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, set-top boxes, and game consoles, and the web at tv.apple.com. MLS Season Pass features the most expansive and accessible lineup of programming ever for MLS fans. For more information about MLS, visitmlssoccer.com. For more information about the Apple TV app, visit apple.com/apple-tv-app.
About MLS NEXT
Launched in 2020, MLS NEXT is the most elite platform for youth player development in North America. With a commitment to innovation and providing access and representation, MLS NEXT players receive the best training and coaching as they prepare for their futures, both in soccer and in life. Throughout a season, MLS NEXT hosts four marquee events across the country, including the Generation adidas Cup, which features MLS academies playing against the top international clubs in a week-long tournament. Membership for the 2023-24 season includes 29 MLS academies, 114 Elite Academies (143 total clubs), 677 teams and over 15,000 players across the U.S. and Canada. Official partners of MLS NEXT include adidas, Allstate, and DoorDash. For more information about MLS NEXT, visit www.mlssoccer.com/mlsnext.
