Apple TV will transition Major League Soccer (MLS) broadcasts to a complimentary model, commencing with the 2026 season. Currently, access to MLS matches on Apple TV requires a dedicated Season Pass, priced at $15 per month. This change eliminates the additional cost for viewers already subscribed to Apple TV, which is currently priced at $13 per month.
Beginning in 2026, all regular-season MLS matches, the Leagues Cup tournament, the MLS All-Star Game, the Campeones Cup, and the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs will be available on Apple TV at no extra charge. The existing MLS Season Pass subscription will conclude at the end of the 2025 season.
This initiative follows a precedent set by Apple, which offered the 2025 MLS Cup playoffs to all Apple TV subscribers at no additional cost. Furthermore, Apple TV’s programming will include studio content and on-demand streaming offerings related to MLS coverage.
This shift to complimentary access aligns with Apple TV’s existing offerings, including free access to Friday Night Baseball and, more recently, exclusive US broadcast rights for Formula 1 races. The integration of MLS matches into the standard Apple TV subscription likely necessitated this strategic realignment of the MLS Season Pass model.
Consequently, the current monthly subscription price of $13 for Apple TV is subject to potential adjustments.
This announcement, initially reported by ESPN, which is owned by Disney, coincides with ongoing negotiations with YouTube TV regarding television distribution rights. This evolving landscape suggests potential significant shifts within the television streaming market.
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