Apple TV just delivered the knockout punch soccer fans demanded since MLS Season Pass launched in 2023. Starting 2026, every single MLS match streams free with standard Apple TV subscriptions – no more $14.99/month add-on or $99 season passes. Regular season fixtures, Leagues Cup knockout stages, MLS All-Star Game, Campeones Cup clashes, Audi MLS Cup Playoffs – the complete package lands inside your $12.99 monthly subscription.
“We’re thrilled to bring MLS to more fans around the world next season on Apple TV,” beamed Apple’s Eddy Cue, Senior VP of Services. “Every match, all in one place, alongside incredible Apple Originals – it’s a win for fans everywhere.”
The standalone MLS Season Pass vanishes after 2025. Apple TV+ subscribers ($12.99/£9.99/AU$15.99 monthly) unlock the full slate alongside Severance, Ted Lasso, and incoming F1 races. Casual viewers grab seven-day free trials to test the expanded sports menu before committing.
Big Win for season ticket holders
MLS clubs sweeten stadium deals with complimentary Apple TV subscriptions bundled into full season ticket packages. Buy seats to every home match, get streaming access covering away games, playoffs, and international tournaments – perfect for fans traveling or hosting watch parties. Partial packages likely carry smaller streaming perks as clubs compete for loyalty.
This builds on 2025 experiments opening MLS Cup playoffs and 200+ regular matches to all Apple TV users, boosting viewership enough to scrap paywalls entirely. The $2.5 billion, 10-year MLS-Apple pact (2023-2032) now delivers blackouts-free soccer globally through Apple TV apps on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV boxes, smart TVs, Roku, Amazon Fire, PlayStation, Xbox, and web browsers.
Stay tuned for a major expansion in 2026
2026 will see Apple TV take a big step towards becoming one of, if not, the biggest sports streaming platform. Fresh off securing exclusive US F1 broadcast rights (all 24 Grands Prix, sprints, practice, qualifying), MLS joins creating dual-sport powerhouse. No extra fees – Formula 1 coverage streams alongside Eastern Conference showdowns and Western Conference derbies.
