Apple TV Adds Free MLS Games for Subscribers
▼ Summary
– Starting with the 2026 MLS season, all Major League Soccer matches will be included at no extra cost for Apple TV subscribers.
– Previously, streaming MLS games required a separate MLS Season Pass subscription, available standalone or discounted for Apple TV subscribers.
– The new arrangement will bundle MLS games into Apple TV, similar to Apple’s upcoming F1 streaming service.
– Coverage includes every regular-season match, Leagues Cup, MLS All-Star Game, Campeones Cup, and MLS Cup Playoffs.
– The standalone MLS Season Pass subscription will be discontinued after the 2025 season.
Beginning with the 2026 Major League Soccer season, Apple TV subscribers will gain access to every MLS match at no extra charge. This significant shift was jointly confirmed today by Apple and Major League Soccer, marking a major expansion of the platform’s live sports offerings.
Previously, since the 2023 season, watching MLS games required a separate MLS Season Pass subscription. While that pass was offered at a reduced rate for Apple TV subscribers, it remained an additional purchase. The new arrangement bundles all MLS content directly into the standard Apple TV subscription, similar to the approach Apple is taking with its upcoming Formula 1 coverage.
According to the official announcement, the included access covers a comprehensive range of soccer events. Subscribers will be able to stream every regular-season game, the Leagues Cup tournament, the MLS All-Star Game, the Campeones Cup, and the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. This move effectively replaces the standalone MLS Season Pass, which will be discontinued following the conclusion of the 2025 season.
News of this change first emerged earlier on Thursday through various reports, with the official confirmation arriving later the same day. This development represents a considerable value addition for existing Apple TV subscribers and a powerful incentive for soccer fans considering the service.
(Source: The Verge)
