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 playoffs.
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 a 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 Cup Playoffs games below.
| Date | Game | Kick-Off Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 23 | New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls | 5:30 pm |
| Nov 23 | LAFC vs Seattle Sounders FC | 10:30 pm |
| Nov 24 | Orlando City SC vs Atlanta United FC | 3:30 pm |
| Nov 24 | LA Galaxy vs Minnesota United FC | 6 pm |