February 1, 2023
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MLS Season Pass is now available worldwide on the Apple TV app
Fans can enjoy a variety of MLS content for free starting today to prepare for the 2023 season, which begins on February 25.
The MLS Season Pass will be home to all MLS and Leagues Cup matches, and hundreds of MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT matches.
Starting today, fans can sign up for MLS Season Pass, the unprecedented subscription service now available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions. To prepare for the 2023 Major League Soccer season, fans can enjoy a variety of free, on-demand content that celebrates the action, excitement, and distinct culture of MLS, including content from MLS clubs, 2023 player profiles, best league and club highlights from the 2022 season, and full match replays. Classics, short documentaries.
Once the season kicks off on February 25, the MLS Season Pass will feature every live MLS match from the Regular Season, Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, and League Cup.1 All in one place, with consistent match times and no power outages – a first for live sports broadcasting. With an MLS Season Pass subscription, fans can enjoy every MLS match on billions of devices with the Apple TV app on Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, set-top boxes and game consoles, as well as on the web on TV. apple.com.
“Getting access is huge for the sport. It will help advance MLS not just domestically, but internationally. You will have full eyes watching our games,” said Clean Acosta, L.A. Soccer’s linebacker. We talk about how we want the league to continue to grow and close the gap compared to other leagues, and I think having this Apple partnership is a step in the right direction. On the way to the World Cup in 2026, you want to build momentum and gain more exposure, and I think this partnership is going to be really beautiful. I know my family is excited to have all the games in one place, and I think it’s going to be huge for the league and sports in the United States.”
“It really didn’t occur to me that a partnership like this would really relieve a lot of that stress for a lot of our fans, families, friends, and players too, because we watch MLS all the time,” Mark said. – Anthony Kaye, Toronto midfielder. “So it’s nice to know that the league understands these issues and has done a really good job of coming to an agreement that can put us in a better position to bring MLS into the world. I’ve only played in the league for six years, but the amount of growth is amazing. So I think this is just scratch of a deal.” This Apple, and I’m really glad they did.”
Fans can visit mlssoccer.com/schedule to see the full schedule for the 2023 MLS season, including matches available for free on the Apple TV app for the first month. Additional free matches will be added regularly throughout the season.
The ultimate destination for MLS fans
The MLS Season Pass will be home to the most extensive and accessible collection of content ever for MLS fans, including all MLS and Leagues Cup matches, as well as hundreds of MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT matches during the season. Each match features the ability for fans to join the action live or watch from the start.
The MLS Season Pass will also feature pre-game screenings and a post-game finale to close each night. To round out the action, the MLS Season Pass will feature a five-hour live show, capturing all the key moments from every game from the kick-off of the first matches on the East Coast to the final whistle for the West Coast competitions (7:30pm ET-12:30am ET).
On match days, all live and upcoming matches for the day will be featured prominently in the MLS Season Pass, so fans can quickly see what they want to watch. On non-match days, fans can enjoy match previews and great club videos to enjoy the next game, highlights, replays and much more great content. As the season goes on, the MLS Season Pass will feature weekly highlights, award-winning goals, great saves, and other highlights from the week – all designed to highlight the best from the entire league.
All matches will feature announcers in English and Spanish, while matches involving Canadian teams will feature commentary in French. Pre-match and post-match presentations will be available in both English and Spanish. Fans in the US and Canada will also have the option to select their home team’s radio to stream audio on the Apple TV app where available.
MLS Season Pass coverage will be fronted by a team of talented broadcasters and soccer legends, whose passion for the game will help showcase all the MLS action and compelling stories. Fans can visit the MLS website to learn about the MLS Season Pass broadcast team. The full on-air broadcast team and full production plan for the MLS Season Pass will be announced soon.
Custom club pages
Fans can choose their favorite club for a more personalized experience via the Apple TV app. Once a fan picks a favorite club, their matches will automatically appear in the Watch Next list on the Apple TV app, so they never miss a moment. Fans can also choose to receive a notification on iPhone and iPad when a match is about to start.
Each club page will provide fans with a single destination to find everything there is to see at their club. Fans can explore live matches, match previews and other key club content, including interviews and replays. Fans will also find a schedule of all their club’s matches, and enjoy feature stories and highlights that are updated regularly.
More ways for fans to celebrate MLS
Starting today, fans can enjoy club-sponsored playlists featuring songs and artists that embody those clubs’ cultures, as well as two MLS-inspired playlists exclusively on Apple Music, with more music content coming throughout the season. Fans can visit apple.co/AM-MLS on iPhone, iPad, or Mac to be directed directly to the MLS experience on Apple Music.
When the season begins on February 25, fans can visit Apple Maps to explore personalized Match Day guides created by MLS clubs, including Atlanta United, Nashville SC, and Toronto FC, and find recommendations for local bars and restaurants to enjoy the game, information on their stadiums, and more. The maps also unlock several new 3D landmarks designed specifically for MLS stadiums in time for the inaugural season, including Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey; bore field in Seattle; and Audi Field in Washington, DC
With iOS 16, Apple introduced a new My Sports section on the Apple TV app across iPhone, iPad and Apple TV for users to easily follow their favorite clubs, teams and leagues.2 Fans can visit apple.co/MySportsMLS on iPhone or iPad to be taken straight to the Apple TV app and follow their favorite Major League Soccer clubs, get alerts before upcoming games, follow real-time scores, and more.
My Sports also makes it easy to get personalized, real-time sports coverage from Apple News. Fans can stay up to date with the latest news from the most important publications – plus get live scores, schedules, standings and highlights.
Fans can ask Siri a variety of MLS-related questions, including schedules, results, standings, club rosters, and player stats.3
Subscription to the MLS Season Pass
Fans can sign up for the MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app for $14.99 per month during the season or $99 per season, and Apple TV+ subscribers can sign up for the special price of $12.99 per month or $79 per season.4 A subscription to the MLS Season Pass will be included with every full Season Pass account. With Family Sharing, up to six family members can share a subscription using their Apple ID and password.
The launch of the MLS Season Pass marks the official start of the 10-year partnership between MLS and Apple, a historic first for a major professional sports league.
- This does not include the League Cup and the Campeones Cup for viewers in Mexico.
- My Sports is not available in all countries and regions.
- Availability of Siri, its features, and commands vary by language and country or region.
- To sign up for MLS Season Pass, customers must update to iOS 16.2 or later, iPadOS 16.2 or later, tvOS 16.2 or later, and macOS Ventura. Fans around the world can enjoy the MLS Season Pass in English, Spanish or French where available, including closed captioning.
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