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Apple TV Opens MLS Playoffs to All Subscribers, Drops Season Pass Paywall

The change signals a push for wider reach during the postseason.

Overview

  • Starting with Wednesday's kickoff, every playoff match will stream to Apple TV subscribers without MLS Season Pass.
  • Fox Sports will still carry a limited slate on linear TV, including the MLS Cup on the Fox broadcast network.
  • MLS and Apple previously put Sunday Night Soccer outside the paywall to increase access during the regular season.
  • The move has prompted fresh speculation about the future of the standalone Season Pass, though Apple has announced no decision.
  • Reporting also highlights Apple's 2026 plan to include F1TV Premium in the base subscription, raising broader questions about its sports packaging.