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T<\/span>Major League Soccer is gearing up for one of the key events in next season’s roster construction. The 2026 MLS SuperDraft will take place on Thursday, December 18th, and will be an important opportunity for franchises to strengthen their squads with young talent from college soccer and affiliated academies.<\/p>\n Erling Haaland causes children to faint with Christmas surprise in Manchester<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n The 2026 MLS SuperDraft will be held on Thursday, December 18th starting at 2pm ET. The event will be held in a fully intensive format, with clubs making formal selections over three rounds.<\/p>\n MLS typically broadcasts the SuperDraft through its official platforms, including MLSsoccer.com, the MLS App, and associated digital channels. Additionally, some sports signals and streaming services associated with the league, such as Apple TV, offer live coverage with expert analysis and pick-by-pick tracking. We recommend keeping an eye on the official MLS channel to see the final broadcast.<\/p>\n The 2026 MLS SuperDraft standings are already set, with DC United now the team with the No. 1 overall pick, a key advantage for the club’s immediate future. Meanwhile, Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, will close out the first round with the 30th overall pick. 1st round (nominate in order of 1 to 30)<\/p>\n DC United Atlanta United CF Montreal Sporting Kansas City Orlando City SC Colorado Rapids (loan) St. Pauls Lewis City SC New England Revolution Orlando City (vs HOU) Colorado Rapids San Jose Earthquakes New York Red Bulls Real Salt Lake Orlando City Portland Timbers FC Dallas Austin FC Chicago Fire FC Colorado Rapids Orlando City (from NSH) Seattle Sounders FC Charlotte FC Minnesota United FCLAFC Real Salt Lake (from CIN) Colorado Rapids (loan) New York City FC San Diego FC Vancouver Whitecaps FC Inter Miami CF<\/p>\n In the second and third rounds, completing a total of 90 selections, DC United retains the opening in each instance, while Inter Miami reappears with strategic selections that are the result of previous trades.<\/p>\n The 2026 SuperDraft will feature some of the standout college soccer talent, including centre-backs, mixed midfielders and speedy wingers, who are increasingly sought after by MLS clubs. Players selected in the first round often make an immediate impact on the rotation, sometimes becoming starters during their rookie season.<\/p>\n With everything in place, the 2026 MLS SuperDraft promises to be a big day for the future of the league, with every decision potentially determining the direction of the sport for the franchises for years to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nWhen is the 2026 MLS SuperDraft?<\/h2>\n
Where and how to watch the 2026 MLS SuperDraft in the US<\/h2>\n
Draft order: DC United picks first<\/h2>\n
Top prospects to watch in the 2026 Super Draft<\/h2>\n