MLS is the most recent league to have some confusion about how to watch their games. For years, MLS games were broadcast, in English, on the ESPN and FOX channels. Meanwhile, ESPN+ held broadcast rights to many of the games in recent years. Almost all of that changes starting with the 2023 MLS campaign. Major […]
MLS is the most recent league to have some confusion about how to watch their games. For years, MLS games were broadcast, in English, on the ESPN and FOX channels. Meanwhile, ESPN+ held broadcast rights to many of the games in recent years.
Almost all of that changes starting with the 2023 MLS campaign.
Major League Soccer and Apple signed a 10-year deal that runs through the 2032 season. The deal gives Apple broadcast rights to all MLS regular season and playoff games, including the final. So soccer fans have yet another streaming service to add to their collection to keep up with America’s top men’s division.
However, it’s important to note that streaming MLS is not the same as subscribing to Apple TV+.
MLS Season Pass
Apple TV+ provides access to movies and shows, like Ted Lasso, for $6.99 a month. MLS Season Pass is separate from that. You don’t need to be an Apple TV+ subscriber to also subscribe to MLS Season Pass.
That being said, the MLS Season Pass is $14.99 per month. There is also an annual option at $99 per season. However, if you have an Apple TV+ subscription, you can save a bit of money on the MLS season pass. Apple TV+ subscribers can add MLS Season Pass for $12.99 per month or $79 per season.
This subscription gives you live broadcasts and over the shoulder coverage for every MLS game during the season. There are no more blackouts or more regional sports networks. All games are available in English and Spanish. Canadian teams also have French options for broadcasts.
If you are one of those who prefers radio broadcasts, that is also an option. You can listen to the home and away team broadcasts while watching the game on your device.
How to watch MLS on American television
MLS games are available on the FOX family of channels. No more ESPN, no more Univision. The MLS games in Spanish on television are through FOX Deportes. On average, expect about one MLS game per week on FOX Sports.
For English-language television audiences, there will be 34 MLS games on television during the regular season. In fact, 15 of them are dedicated to the FOX OTA channel. Also, there are eight games in the MLS Cup Playoffs on FOX or FS1. That includes the final as well.
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