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Apple TV Announces Return of MLS Following the 2026 FIFA World Cup

MLS Returns to Apple TV for 2026Apple today announced that Major League Soccer is returning to the Apple TV streaming service tomorrow, July 16, with the regular season resuming as the 2026 FIFA World Cup wraps up.

Apple TV subscribers in more than 100 countries can watch every MLS match. A separate subscription is no longer required.

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dmr727 Avatar
2 weeks ago
Watching the World Cup has been a lot of fun - maybe I'll start making an effort with the MLS.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
2 weeks ago

Come back and let us know what you think of MLS.
Sadly, there is a reason that the top players in their prime play elsewhere.
More money.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
2 weeks ago
I wish the other major sports leagues would have similar streaming deals. Trying to watch all of your teams games on streaming is so frustrating and confusing.

Just let me pay one price and get all the games. No one wants to deal with having to subscribe to three different services just to watch all of their favorite teams games. One service, one price, one place to go to watch it all, regular season and playoffs. That's what we want.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
1rottenapple Avatar
2 weeks ago

Watching the World Cup has been a lot of fun - maybe I'll start making an effort with the MLS.
Me as well. First time watching football ever 3 weeks ago and I am into it.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
2 weeks ago

I guess a chicken and the egg thing, eh?

MLS isn't better because they can't offer the money, and the money comes from interest and people watching, which MLS struggles with due to level of play/players they have.

Frustrating.
I wish it were more compelling.
Yes—this was the problem with the old NASL — spent a ton of money, bought the best players in the world, but the stadiums were nearly empty.

But this is where MLS has gotten it right—slow sustained growth: building the fan base without bankrupting the league.
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)
turbineseaplane Avatar
2 weeks ago

I enjoy watching college football more than the NFL, and there's a clear difference in the quality of play there too. If I enjoy the atmosphere, I think I'll have fun. We'll see!
It's a little different comparison there, but I take your point.

The NFL vs CFL would be a more apt comparison, as the CFL is full of players that didn't make it in the NFL or are past their prime and playing out days for some more money.

Enjoy!
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