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MLS to End Season Pass as All Matches Move Into Apple TV in 2026

League owners approved the change to broaden reach through no‑blackout, worldwide access ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Overview

  • Beginning with the 2026 season, every MLS regular-season match and league event will be included at no extra cost for Apple TV subscribers, and the standalone MLS Season Pass will end after 2025.
  • The package covers the Leagues Cup, MLS All-Star Game, Campeones Cup and the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, alongside studio programming and on‑demand content in more than 100 countries and regions.
  • Apple and MLS say wider distribution tests such as Sunday Night Soccer and making the 2025 playoffs available to Apple TV subscribers produced significantly larger audiences.
  • Full-season ticket holders will receive an Apple TV subscription as part of their 2026 ticket packages, replacing prior access to MLS Season Pass.
  • Neither side disclosed changes to the original 10‑year agreement’s financials, including Apple’s reported $250 million annual guarantee and revenue‑share mechanics, which remain under discussion.