Get ready for a high-stakes sprint to glory! The 2026 MLR season is bringing back a fierce single-table format — every team will battle each other once, with 10 regular-season showdowns that will shape the path to the playoffs.
Anthem Rugby Carolina, California Legion, Chicago Hounds, New England Free Jacks, Old Glory DC, and the Seattle Seawolves are locked in for kickoff this April. Five of these squads reached the postseason last year, setting up a heated chase to punch their ticket to the playoffs and take down the three-time defending champion Free Jacks.
When the dust settles, only four teams will move on. The top seed will host No. 4, and No. 2 will host No. 3 in playoff semifinals packed with knockout drama. The winners earn their shot at the 2026 MLR Championship — location and date to be revealed soon!
Fans will be able to catch all of the action live and on-demand via ESPN+, and select matches broadcast on ESPN2.
Stay tuned — the full 2026 schedule drops soon, and it’s going to be electric!