Apple is reportedly scrapping its Major League Soccer season pass and including next season’s soccer matches as part of your normal Apple TV subscription. This is according to reports of a new MLS partnership agreement athletic This is similar to the deal the company struck in October to bring F1 races to all customers.
First announced in 2022, the MLS Season Pass is one of Apple’s most significant efforts in sports programming to date. As part of its original agreement with MLS, Apple became the exclusive way for soccer fans to stream MLS games globally as long as Apple TV was accessible, eliminating any type of regional blackouts.
The company originally planned to offer some games as a free bonus for Apple TV subscribers, but after three years, most MLS games require an additional $15 per month or $99 per season subscription (with a discount for existing Apple TV subscribers). Now that’s all coming to an end, and anyone who pays $13 a month for an Apple TV can keep up with their favorite team.
“We’re thrilled to bring MLS to more fans around the world next season on Apple TV,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services. hollywood reporter In a statement. “Every match, all in one place, with incredible Apple Originals – it’s a win for fans everywhere.”
Engadget has reached out to Apple for more details about its MLS plans. We will update this article if we get any response.
Although Apple hasn’t been as successful in knocking off NBA or NFL games as its competitors Amazon and Google have been, the company is slowly expanding its sporting ambitions. Apple’s Friday Night Baseball stream now seems minor compared to what it’s doing with MLS and now F1. The company’s five-year F1 deal covers practice, qualifying and sprint sessions as well as every Grand Prix race. With the FIFA World Cup in 2026 around the corner, the company’s new MLS deal also appears to be perfectly timed.