It's the week before the September international break, but for MLS it's also Rivalry Week.
That means that many of the fixtures on offer feature regional rivalry matches, many of which have provided some of the more entertaining games in the league's recent history. The week kicks off with the "Hell is Real Derby," with the Columbus Crew hosting fellow Ohio side FC Cincinnati. Although it's one of the newer rivalry matches in the league, it's already produced some memorable moments.
On Friday, a new venue is introduced to the fixture as Columbus' brand new Lower.com Field plays host to Cincy for the first time.
Later that day, CF Montreal hosts Toronto FC in one of the most heated matches on the MLS calendar. While neither team is anywhere near their best this season, the form guide generally gets tossed out the window when the two sides meet.
Other rivalry matches happening this week include Orlando City vs. Inter Miami, Atlanta United vs. Nashville SC, LAFC vs LA Galaxy (a.k.a. "El Trafico"), Austin FC vs. FC Dallas and — perhaps the best of them all — Seattle Sounders vs. Portland Timbers.
Here's the full schedule for Week 17 of the MLS season, plus how to watch every game live.
MLS Week 17: Schedule
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | TV/stream |
| Aug. 27 | 6:30 p.m. | Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati | DAZN |
| Aug. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | CF Montreal vs. Toronto FC | TSN 4 |
| Aug. 27 | 8:30 p.m. | Orlando City vs. Inter Miami | DAZN |
| Aug. 28 | 3:30 p.m. | Atlanta United vs. Nashville SC | DAZN |
| Aug. 28 | 6:00 p.m. | New York Red Bulls vs. Chicago Fire | DAZN |
| Aug. 28 | 7:00 p.m. | LAFC vs. LA Galaxy | DAZN |
| Aug. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | New York City FC vs. New England Revolution | DAZN |
| Aug. 28 | 8:00 p.m. | D.C. United vs. Philadelphia Union | DAZN |
| Aug. 28 | 9:00 p.m. | Houston Dynamo vs. Minnesota United | DAZN |
| Aug. 28 | 9:00 p.m. | Sporting KC vs. Colorado Rapids | DAZN |
| Aug. 29 | 8:00 p.m. | Austin FC vs. FC Dallas | DAZN |
| Aug. 29 | 10:00 p.m. | Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Real Salt Lake | TSN 1/4 |
| Aug. 29 | 10:30 p.m. | Seatlle Sounders vs. Portland Timbers | DAZN |
How to watch MLS Week 17 in Canada: TV and live stream
MLS matches stream live and on-demand on DAZN in Canada.
DAZN, the first global pure sport live and on-demand streaming service, has streaming rights for Major League Soccer in Canada for the 2021 season. CTV, TSN/RDS and TVA Sports will also broadcast select matches throughout the season (those matches will be available on DAZN 48 hours after the final whistle).
DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com and also has apps available for many TV and streaming devices, including:
- iPhone, iPad
- Android phones and tablets
- Amazon Fire Tablet
- Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
- Apple TV
- Android TV
- Google Chromecast
- LG, Sony and Samsung smart TVs
- Playstation 4 and Pro, Playstation 5
- Xbox One, One S and One X, Xbox Series X | S
A subscription to DAZN is $20 CAD a month or $150 CAD a year.
Can I watch MLS games in Canada for free?
In Canada, DAZN offers new customers a 30-day free trial period. You can learn how to sign up for a free trial here.
The free-trial period includes access to all of DAZN's live and on-demand programming, including MLS, the Premier League, Champions League, the NFL and more.