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Apple TV just became a much better deal for soccer fans

MLS 2026 matches and related content are coming to Apple TV at no extra cost.

By Pranob Mehrotra Published November 14, 2025

Apple TV Major League Soccer banner. — Apple

What’s happened? After announcing a new bundle in partnership with Peacock, which gives subscribers access to live sports like the NBA, Premier League, and more, Apple has now revealed that it will also add Major League Soccer (MLS) to the Apple TV content library starting next year.

In a recent blog post, the company said that subscribers will be able to stream all MLS matches on Apple TV beginning with the 2026 season.
This includes regular-season games, the annual Leagues Cup tournament, the MLS All-Star Game, the Campeones Cup, the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, and more.
Unlike the Peacock bundle, MLS matches will be available at no additional cost. Apple TV will discontinue the standalone MLS Season Pass subscription at the end of the 2025 season.

Why is this important? The move should make the Apple TV subscription more attractive to soccer fans.

For MLS viewers who pay for the standalone season pass, this will translate into meaningful savings starting next season.
And by bundingling an entire professional league into its core offering, Apple will strengthen its push to become a major destination for live sports streaming.

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Why should I care? If you’re an MLS fan who isn’t subscribed to Apple TV, this update might make the service worth considering.

If you’re already an Apple TV subscriber, you’ll soon get access to a significant amount of live sports content at no additional cost, increasing the overall value of your subscription.
Plus, since Apple TV will offer all MLS matches and related content in one place with no blackouts, following the league should become far simpler than juggling multiple services or visiting dodgy streaming websites.

What’s next? Apple says all MLS 2026 matches, studio programming, and complementary on-demand content will stream live for Apple TV subscribers in over 100 countries and regions. The company has also promised no blackouts, meaning the service won’t block any matches or related broadcasts, regardless of where you live.

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