Apple and Major League Soccer (MLS) have provided further details regarding their Season Pass streaming service as the 2023 season draws closer. While the companies had already revealed several key aspects of the service, including scheduling and the number of games, new information has now emerged about the quality of the streaming and audio, as well as studio show formats.
In a move that may disappoint some fans, Apple has confirmed that it will stream every MLS game in 1080p, which is the same quality as its MLB weekly games last year. However, this represents an improvement for MLS, as not every game was previously available in 1080p. To provide a more comprehensive viewing experience, the plan is to have more cameras on the field at each match. Although 4K will not be available, the visuals should be better than before. Additionally, all MLS regular season and Leagues Cup matches will be streamed with Dolby 5.1 audio, and alternate broadcast options like local radio will also be offered.
