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Apple TV to Carry Every MLS Match at No Extra Charge Starting in 2026

The move is pitched as a reach play ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Overview

  • MLS’s Board of Governors approved the shift, ending the standalone Season Pass after the 2025 season.
  • From 2026, Apple TV will include every regular-season match plus the Leagues Cup, All-Star Game, Campeones Cup and the MLS Cup Playoffs with no blackouts in 100+ regions.
  • Full-season ticket holders in 2026 will receive an Apple TV subscription as part of their club packages.
  • League and Apple tests in 2025, including Sunday Night Soccer and opening the playoffs to all Apple TV subscribers, produced higher viewership and informed the decision.
  • The revised distribution aligns MLS with Apple’s broader sports slate and prompts questions about future revenue-sharing mechanics under the 10-year, $2.5 billion deal.