Major League Soccer has had an ever-growing increase in viewership over the last half-decade, with the quality of the league on the rise. After years of lagging behind other sports in the United States, soccer at the highest level has finally started catching up and taking over.
A massive set of eyeballs are peering into the North American soccer scene and live telecasts and streaming options have already had a great amount of discussion all around the globe, especially with the major broadcasting deal that has been signed between the MLS and Apple TV.
Here is everything you need to know about where and how you can watch MLS from the comfort of your couch.
How to watch & stream MLS games on TV & online
The good news for MLS fans came in early in 2023 as Apple TV and Major League Soccer announced a 10-year broadcasting deal that would allow for the league to be streamed all across the world. A simple MLS Season Pass on Apple TV is all you need to watch every single MLS game, including the play-offs.
In the U.S., 34 regular season games, eight playoff games, and the MLS Cup final will also be televised on Fox/FS1 and Fox Deportes, with the select lot of games also shown on Fubo and Sling TV.
In Canada, TSN has the right to broadcast 68 regular season games that may be seen on TSN and RDS.
U.S. TV channel & stream: | MLS Season Pass on Apple TV / FS1 / Fox Deportes / Fubo / Sling TV |
Canada TV channel & stream: | MLS Season Pass on Apple TV / TSN |
UK TV channel & stream: | MLS Season Pass on Apple TV |
Highlights (US & Canada) | Apple TV |
Highlights (international): | Apple TV |
Highlights of MLS games will be free to watch on Apple TV as fans can also replay the entire game of their choice at their behest.
Subscribers of MLS Season Pass will also be able to stream certain MLS Next and Next Pro games, as well as the Leagues Cup (a tournament between MLS and Mexican Liga MX clubs).
How much does a MLS Season Pass cost?
For Apple TV+ subscribers, the MLS Season Pass is available for $12.99 per month or $79 per season, while non-subscribers can get a pass online for $14.99 per month or $99 per season.
Upcoming MLS games on TV
You can see a list of the upcoming MLS games below.
Date | Game | Kick-Off Time (EDT) |
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July 17 | Inter Miami CF vs Toronto FC | 7:30 pm |
July 17 | New York Red Bulls vs Montreal | 7:30 pm |
July 17 | Philadelphia Union vs New England Revolution | 7:30 pm |
July 17 | Atlanta United FC vs New York City FC | 7:30 pm |
July 17 | FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire FC | 7:30 pm |
July 17 | Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC | 7:30 pm |
July 17 | FC Dallas vs Austin FC | 8:30 pm |
July 17 | Nashville SC vs Orlando City SC | 8:30 pm |
July 17 | Minnesota United FC vs D.C. United | 8:30 pm |
July 17 | LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids | 10:30 pm |
July 17 | Seattle Sounders FC vs St. Louis City SC | 10:30 pm |
July 17 | Vancouver Whitecaps vs Sporting Kansas City | 10:30 pm |
July 17 | San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo | 10:30 pm |
July 17 | LAFC vs Real Salt Lake | 10:45 pm |
July 20 | Philadelphia Union vs Nashville SC | 7:30 pm |
July 20 | Atlanta United FC vs Columbus Crew | 7:30 pm |
July 20 | Inter Miami CF vs Chicago Fire FC | 7:30 pm |
July 20 | Montreal vs Toronto FC | 7:30 pm |
July 20 | New England Revolution vs FC Dallas | 7:30 pm |
July 20 | Orlando City SC vs New York City FC | 7:30 pm |
July 20 | New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati | 7:30 pm |
July 20 | Sporting Kansas City vs St. Louis City SC | 8:30 pm |
July 20 | Austin FC vs Charlotte FC | 8:30 pm |
July 20 | Minnesota United FC vs San Jose Earthquakes | 8:30 pm |
July 20 | Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake | 9:30 pm |
July 20 | Vancouver Whitecaps vs Houston Dynamo | 10:30 pm |
July 20 | Seattle Sounders FC vs LAFC | 10:30 pm |
July 20 | LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers | 10:45 pm |