How to watch Seattle Sounders FC vs Colorado Rapids — live stream & kick-off

English-language live streams are available for Seattle Sounders FC vs Colorado Rapids. The match will kick off at 23 Feb 2026, 02:15. The Sounders begin their 18th season at Lumen Field after a 2025 campaign that delivered a Leagues Cup trophy but ended in playoff frustration.

Despite the departure of Obed Vargas to Atlético Madrid, a stable roster and a productive preseason in Europe leave Seattle the heavy favorite; they must, however, address a defence that became uncharacteristically leaky late last year. Colorado enters a new era under Matt Wells, who arrives from Tottenham Hotspur.

The Rapids missed the 2025 playoffs by a single win and overhauled their spine in the offseason; with a young, high-energy squad, Wells is expected to implement a modern, pressing style that could catch a veteran Seattle side off-guard in the season opener. If you face geo-restrictions, a VPN such as ExpressVPN lets you establish a secure, encrypted connection and virtually change your location to bypass blackout restrictions.

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