The 31st season of Major League Soccer is set to begin on Saturday, February 21, and the games will be available through the Apple TV subscription service. ‌Apple TV‌ subscribers in more than 100 countries can access MLS matches without interruption and without additional fees.


Apple previously charged $14.99 per month or $99 for the MLS Season Pass, but the Season Pass was removed for the 2026 season to give all ‌Apple TV‌ subscribers free access. MLS is looking to expand its fan base and make content easier to access through a partnership with Apple.

Apple says MLS on ‌Apple TV‌ will include Walmart Saturday Showdown, which focuses on select matchups during Saturday games during the regular season. It will feature enhanced production that is designed to “help viewers feel more connected to the match”, with Shot on iPhone moments captured with dynamic angles. This week’s Saturday Showdown will feature LAFC vs. Miami at LA Memorial Coliseum. The match is scheduled to start at 21:30. Eastern time.

All 30 MLS teams will take the field on February 21st and 22nd as MLS is Back Weekend. 13 of the 15 season openers are scheduled for Saturday, with two games on Sunday. The season will start with a match between St. Louis with Charlotte at 2:30 PM ET. The complete schedule can be found on the MLS website.

Soccer fans can keep up-to-date scores, stats and standings throughout the MLS season with the Apple Sports app. The app offers live action for all MLS matches with live scores and game-by-game information. Apple will also have special curated playlists on Apple Music, dedicated Matchday Guides in Apple Maps, an MLS hub in the Apple Podcasts app, and MLS information in Apple News.

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