AC Grand Rapids will play its inaugural home opener on Friday, March 19, 2027, at Amway Stadium. The match will be the first sporting event held at the new 8,500-seat stadium in downtown Grand Rapids. AC Grand Rapids’ opponent will be announced at a later date.
AC Grand Rapids will open its inaugural MLS NEXT Pro season on the road in February 2027, a month before its home opener, as part of the league’s Sprint Season, which will run February through May.
This condensed transitional season includes 14 regular season matches — seven at Amway Stadium — followed by Playoffs and the MLS NEXT Pro Cup.