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Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
MLS x Walmart Saturday Showdown Kickoff
We're launching Walmart Saturday Showdown - a marquee MLS match every Saturday during the regular season, exclusively on Apple TV... and you're invited to the kick off! Your matchday ritual will never be the same.
Experience the excitement that comes with some of MLS' biggest matches before the 1st whistle blows with an immersive fan experience featuring MLS legends, celebrity fans, interactive games, prizes, and more.
Walmart plays on Saturdays. Who knew?
What to expect
The Pre-Show Celebration
Kick off the night with a celebration of all things soccer. Enjoy complimentary food and beverages, customize your matchday gear, compete in interactive skills & trivia challenges for prizes, and more. Fans will also have the chance to meet some of their favorite MLS legends. It's the ultimate pre-match ritual to get you ready for the season.
The Showdown Show
Take your seat for a star-studded variety show featuring MLS icons, expert soccer analysts, and some of your favorite celebrity soccer fans. We'll break down historic showdowns, look back at the league's most legendary matches, put player skills to the test, and offer exclusive previews of what fans can expect for the 2026 MLS season. A few lucky fans might even score autographed merchandise and match tickets!
Our talent
Landon Donovan
The face of the California Clásico and a true icon of the USMNT. Donovan brings unmatched insight into the drama and glory that defines a Saturday Showdown.
Taylor Twellman
A former deadly striker for the New England Revolution, Twellman brings his experience and love for the sport to MLS on Apple TV+ as a color commentator.
Carlos Vela
An MLS icon who helped define LAFC's identity, Vela's play combined elegance, creativity and composure– turning moments into highlights and leaving a lasting mark on the league.
Diego Valeri
From Lanús, Argentina to the world, Valeri became the heartbeat of the Portland Timbers, elevating MLS with his talent and taking Portland to the top in the 2015 MLS Cup.
Roger Bennett
As the founder of the Men in Blazers Media Network, the United States' largest dedicated football media company, Rog will bring his rich storytelling and deep love of American soccer to the stage.
Julie Ertz
One of the most dominant midfielders of her generation, a pillar of the USWNT's World Cup victories in 2015 and 2019. The kind of player you want on your team and on your opening night.
Anthony Ramos
Soccer's rise has become a cultural movement, drawing in creators from every world. Anthony Ramos is part of that shift, bringing his voice from Hamilton to the MLS Cup Final, where he sang the national anthem on one of the game's biggest stages. It felt only natural to invite him to a night like this.
Melissa Ortiz
An Olympian and Colombian National team star turned electric soccer analyst, Melissa is the ultimate dual threat of elite expertise and infectious fan energy.
Walmart plays on Saturdays. Who knew?
Opening weekend is just the beginning. Catch these epic weekly marquee matchups & get the best of MLS with Walmart Saturday Showdown.
Tune in every Saturday on Apple TV.
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