The 31st Major League Soccer season begins on Saturday, February 21, 2026, and you can watch every match on Apple TV without blackouts or extra fees. Apple removed the $14.99 monthly and $99 yearly MLS Season Pass for 2026, which means every Apple TV subscriber in more than 100 countries now gets full access as part of the standard subscription.
All 30 teams will take the field during MLS is Back Weekend on February 21 and 22, with 13 of the 15 season openers set for Saturday. The season opens with St. Louis facing Charlotte at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time, while the headline matchup features LAFC hosting Inter Miami at 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time from the LA Memorial Coliseum.
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In a newsroom post, Apple said, “Major League Soccer kicks off its 31st season this Saturday on Apple TV, with all 30 teams taking the pitch for MLS is Back weekend.” The company also highlighted that subscribers can enjoy “every MLS match with no blackouts,” along with in-depth coverage, exclusive content, and access to the Leagues Cup, MLS All-Star Game, Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup, and the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.
New Broadcast Features in 2026
This season introduces the Walmart Saturday Showdown, a featured matchup each Saturday with enhanced production. Apple says the broadcast will help viewers feel “more connected to the match,” including dynamic “Shot on iPhone” moments that capture the speed and emotion of live play.
Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire also returns on February 22 at 7 p.m. Eastern Time, starting with LA Galaxy vs New York City FC. These primetime games include dedicated pregame and postgame coverage with custom graphics in English and Spanish.
How to Follow the Season
You can track scores, standings, and play-by-play updates in the Apple Sports app for iPhone. With iOS 18 and watchOS 11, Live Activities show real-time MLS updates on your Lock Screen and Apple Watch.
Apple also supports the season across its services:
- Curated MLS playlists on Apple Music
- Matchday Guides in Apple Maps
- An MLS hub in Apple Podcasts
- Team coverage and scores in Apple News
DIRECTV, EverPass, and Comcast Xfinity customers can also access Apple TV’s live MLS coverage directly through their platforms, making it easier to watch at home or in commercial venues throughout the season.
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