Today, Apple announced launch date and price of the upcoming Major League (MLS) fan subscription service, “MLS Season Pass”. Starting February 1, 2023, subscribers in more than 100 countries and regions can get the MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app for $14.99 per month during the season or $99 per season. Notably, Apple TV+ subscribers who subscribe to the MLS Season Pass only pay $12.99 per month or $79 per season.
Viewers can stream MLS games on the Apple TV app on Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, game consoles, set-top boxes, and Webpage. The company claims that the new subscription service will bring the tournament to “the largest ever global audience”.
The MLS Season Pass will likely be a great option for those who like to cut the cord as it features all the live games of the regular MLS season, knockouts, hundreds of MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT matches. as well as the Leagues Cup match. Additionally, there were no outages, the company said. So football fans in more than 100 territories will be able to watch teams in or out of the market. For comparison, ESPN+ streams up to 350 out-of-market MLS games for $9.99/month.
Apple users can follow the game live at any time and watch it from the beginning so they don’t miss their favorite team. Games on the MLS Season Pass will feature English and Spanish broadcasters. Canadian games will have commentary in French. Additionally, during match days, Apple will stream an exclusive show on the MLS Season Pass so viewers can watch match replays, highlights, and analysis.
The 2023 MLS season will begin on February 25 and will kick off with a game between Los Angeles FC and LA Galaxy. During the opening week of “MLS is back,” Apple TV users don’t need to sign up for the MLS Season Pass as all of these matches will be available to stream for free.
Fans can expect to find out the tournament’s full 2023 schedule in mid-December.
“We couldn’t be more excited to bring fans the MLS Season Pass, a new home for all MLS matches and a variety of league and club content they can’t find anywhere else. any other,” said Don Garber, commissioner of the MLS, in a statement. . “We have the most engaged and passionate sports fans, and now they will watch every game anywhere with the MLS Season Pass.”
Apple’s announcement came shortly after the company closed a 10-year contract with MLSan important move that pushes Apple further into the sports streaming space. AppleTV+ currently only offer Friday Night Baseball Game. When many media companies bidding for sports streaming rights, Apple needs to be more aggressive with its live sports services. Reports have been circulating for months that Apple could be forerunner Because NFL Sunday Ticket Bundle.
“There is no better time to introduce the MLS Season Pass, after the most dramatic MLS Cup in history and with MLS being the fastest-growing football league in the world,” said Eddy Cue, senior vice president of football. Apple in charge of Services, added. “We are counting down the days to February 2023 when fans everywhere can enjoy the MLS Season Pass on billions of devices — all without power outages.”
