Over three days and four iconic venues, Championship Weekend brings together the full MLR universe, players, coaches, fans, and community. Fan Fest Eve on the lakefront, competitive events on the SeatGeek Stadium grounds, Fan Fest Tailgating and the 2026 MLR Championship live on ESPN2 and ESPN+.
This the weekend the whole season has been building toward
Sit with your crew. There is a designated section for every MLR team:
- Anthem RC - Section 124
- New England Free Jacks - Section 125
- Chicago Hounds - Section 126
- Seattle Seawolves - Section 130
- Old Glory DC - Section 131
- California Legion - Section 132
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Chicago Rugby Summit: Welcome Happy Hour
Welcome reception connecting players, coaches, and community leaders.
LEARN MOREMLR Welcome Party
Meet fans from every team. No agenda, no dress code, no strangers — just the rugby community kicking off the best weekend of the year. Show up, grab a drink, find your people.
📍 7:00 PM CT | Open to All | Upstairs at Kaiser Tiger | 1415 W Randolph St
USA Touch Rugby All Star Camp
Train like the best. The USA Touch Rugby All Star Camp brings elite coaching and top-level competition to Championship weekend. Limited spots — register before they're gone.
REGISTERMLR Fan Festival Eve featuring MLR Unscripted
Chicago's legendary lakefront. A headliner band. Fans from every MLR club under one sky. Plus MLR Unscripted — live interviews and games with players, coaches, and fans you won't hear anywhere else. Free and open to all.
USA Touch Rugby All-Star Game
The best touch players from the weekend's tournament take the field one last time. Championship Sunday, all-star level.
REGISTERThe Great American Scrum Championship
Your pack vs. the country. 8v8 double elimination. Win the bracket and hoist the belt. Lose twice and welcome to the Toilet Bowl. Costumes encouraged. Mercy is not.
REGISTER + PAY📍 8:00 AM-5:00 PM CT | SeatGeek Stadium Fields | 7000 S Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL
Punt. Pass. Post. Push. Presented by Recover 180
Built for the next generation. Youth and high school players compete in a multi-discipline skills challenge led by Lindenwood University coaches and players. Every participant gets a t-shirt and a ticket to the MLR Championship.
REGISTER📍 8:00 AM-5:00 PM CT | SeatGeek Stadium Fields | 7000 S Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL
MLR Fan Fest
Tailgating. Live music from No Limit. Food trucks. Sponsor activations. Inflatables. Supporter section meetups. The pre-game that makes the game hit harder.
📍 3:00–6:30 PM CT | SeatGeek Stadium | 7000 S Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL
MLR Championship
One night. One winner. The whole season comes down to this. Find your section. Hold it down. 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT.
BUY TICKETSPost-Championship Concert - Flatfoot 56
The Shield gets lifted. The band takes the stage. The party moves to the pitch. One of the biggest moments in North American rugby history, and you're on the field for it.