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Where to Stream Major League Rugby Live
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About Major League Rugby
Major League Rugby (MLR) is the top professional rugby union competition in North America. The 2026 season runs from March through June, with six teams competing after offseason restructuring. The season is underway, with the playoffs coming up in June.
What MLR is about
MLR was founded in 2017 and is now in its ninth season. Six teams are competing in 2026: the California Legion, Chicago Hounds, New England Free Jacks, Old Glory DC, Seattle Seawolves, and Anthem Rugby Carolina. The league has faced challenges in the offseason but has rebuilt with a focus on sustainable growth ahead of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
Top teams
The New England Free Jacks are the defending champions after winning the 2025 title. The Seattle Seawolves are the only remaining founding team from 2018 and have won multiple championships. The California Legion is a new combined team formed from the merger of the San Diego Legion and Rugby FC LA. The Chicago Hounds, Old Glory DC, and Anthem Rugby Carolina round out the field.
Format
The regular season runs 10 games per team, with each club playing every opponent twice. The top four teams advance to the playoffs. The semifinals take place in mid-June, with the No. 1 seed hosting No. 4 and No. 2 hosting No. 3. The championship final is scheduled for late June.
Streaming options in the US
All MLR matches stream live and on demand on ESPN+. Select matches air nationally on ESPN2, including Sunday Night Rugby broadcasts and the playoff semifinals. For cord-cutters, FuboTV, YouTube TV, and Sling TV carry ESPN networks.
Local broadcast options
In the Seattle market, matches air locally on KING 5 and KONG 6, streaming on the K5+ app. Other markets have similar local broadcast partnerships. The MLR App provides live stats, breaking news, and match updates in real time.
International streaming options
In France and French-speaking Europe, Sport en France carries matches. In New Zealand, Sky Sport New Zealand is the broadcaster. In Australia, Stan Sport carries the matches. In the UK and Ireland, Premier Sports broadcasts MLR. In the Middle East and North Africa, beIN Sports holds the rights.
Current season
The 2026 MLR season kicked off in March. The regular season runs through early June. The New England Free Jacks are the defending champions. The top four teams advance to the playoffs. The championship final is scheduled for late June. All matches stream on ESPN+.