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. In 2022, over 10 million people attended MLS games in stadiums all across the United States and Canada.
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.
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 |
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 | TV channel/stream | Kick-off time (ET) |
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Mar 30 | Philadelphia Union vs Minnesota United FC | Apple TV MLS Season Pass | 2 pm |
Mar 30 | Vancouver Whitecaps vs Portland Timbers | Apple TV MLS Season Pass | 2 pm |
Mar 30 | Colorado Rapids vs LAFC | Apple TV MLS Season Pass | 4 pm |
Mar 30 | Toronto FC vs Sporting Kansas City | Apple TV MLS Season Pass | 7:30 pm |
Mar 30 | Charlotte FC vs FC Cincinnati | Apple TV MLS Season Pass | 7:30 pm |
Mar 30 | Orlando City SC vs RB New York | Apple TV MLS Season Pass | 7:30 pm |
Mar 30 | Inter Miami CF vs New York City FC | Apple TV MLS Season Pass | 7:30 pm |
Mar 30 | DC United vs Montreal | Apple TV MLS Season Pass | 7:30 pm |
Mar 30 | Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes | Apple TV MLS Season Pass | 8:30 pm |
Mar 30 | Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew | Apple TV MLS Season Pass | 8:30 pm |
Mar 30 | Austin FC vs FC Dallas | Apple TV MLS Season Pass | 8:30 pm |
Mar 30 | Real Salt Lake vs St. Louis City SC | Apple TV MLS Season Pass | 9:30 pm |
Mar 30 | LA Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders FC | Apple TV MLS Season Pass | 10:30 pm |
Mar 31 | Atlanta United FC vs Chicago Fire FC | Apple TV MLS Season Pass, FOX, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue | 4:30 pm |
Apr 6 | LAFC vs LA Galaxy | Apple TV MLS Season Pass, FOX, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue | 8:30 pm |
Apr 6 | Vancouver Whitecaps vs Toronto FC | Apple TV MLS Season Pass | 8:30 pm |
Apr 6 | FC Cincinnati vs RB New York | Apple TV MLS Season Pass | 8:30 pm |
Apr 6 | Columbus Crew vs DC United | Apple TV MLS Season Pass | 8:30 pm |
Apr 6 | Inter Miami CF vs Colorado Rapids | Apple TV MLS Season Pass | 8:30 pm |
Apr 6 | New York City FC vs Atlanta United FC | Apple TV MLS Season Pass | 8:30 pm |
Apr 6 | New England Revolution vs Charlotte FC | Apple TV MLS Season Pass | 8:30 pm |
Apr 6 | Chicago Fire FC vs Houston Dynamo | Apple TV MLS Season Pass | 9:30 pm |
Apr 6 | Nashville SC vs Philadelphia Union | Apple TV MLS Season Pass | 9:30 pm |
Apr 6 | St. Louis City SC vs FC Dallas | Apple TV MLS Season Pass | 9:30 pm |
Apr 6 | Austin FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes | Apple TV MLS Season Pass | 9:30 pm |
Apr 6 | Minnesota United FC vs. Real Salt Lake | Apple TV MLS Season Pass | 9:30 pm |
Apr 6 | Seattle Sounders FC vs Montreal | Apple TV MLS Season Pass | 11:30 pm |
Apr 7 | Sporting Kansas City vs Portland Timbers | Apple TV MLS Season Pass, FOX, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue | 2:30 pm |