How to watch today's St. Louis City vs Charlotte FC Major League Soccer game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Here is where to find English language live streams of St. Louis City vs Charlotte FC as GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the game today.

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How to watch anywhere with VPN

If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.

A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. Click here for a step-by-step guide or, alternatively, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

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The 2026 MLS season officially kicks off at Energizer Park with a high-stakes matchup that serves as a crossroads for both clubs. St. Louis City SC enters this campaign undergoing a massive philosophical shift following a disappointing 2025 where they finished 13th in the West. This game marks the competitive debut of new head coach Yoann Damet, who has been tasked with evolving the team’s high-pressing identity into a more proactive, ball-dominant style. Fans will be watching closely to see how the squad adapts after the shock departure of all-time leading scorer João Klauss. The pressure is on new arrivals like midfield engine Daniel Edelman and former Barcelona defender Mamadou Mbacke Fall to immediately solidify a core that has missed the playoffs for two straight years.

On the other side, Charlotte FC arrives in Missouri with the stability of a playoff mainstay, aiming to build on a strong 4th-place Eastern Conference finish. Under the steady hand of Dean Smith, "The Crown" has retained its core star power, led by Premier League veterans Wilfried Zaha and Tim Ream. The storyline of the afternoon, however, centers on center-back Henry Kessler, who returns to St. Louis for the first time since joining Charlotte as a free agent this offseason. With the 2026 World Cup looming this summer, domestic stars like Kessler and Charlotte's new signing Luca de la Torre will be fighting for every inch to stay in the national team conversation. While St. Louis relies on the raucous energy of their "City-Red" home crowd to spark a new era, Charlotte’s veteran poise and the clinical form of young striker Idan Toklomati make them a dangerous spoiler for this season opener.

St. Louis City vs Charlotte FC kick-off time

Major League Soccer - Major League Soccer

Energizer Park

Today's game between St. Louis City and Charlotte FC will kick-off at Feb 21, 2026, 2:30 PM.

Team news & squads

Form

Head-to-Head Record

STL

Last match

CLT

1

Win

0

Draws

0

Wins

• St. Louis City

  3

  -

  1

  Charlotte FC

3

Goals scored

1

Games over 2.5 goals

1/1

Both teams scored

1/1

Standings

Step-by-step VPN guide to watch St. Louis City vs Charlotte FC today

NordVPN

1. Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
2. Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
3. Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
4. Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.

How to watch on the Big Screen

Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:

• Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
• Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.

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