Thousands and thousands of soccer followers all over the world are readying themselves for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to start out in June, however till then, Main League Soccer can entertain all US followers of the game. Modifications are coming to MLS, which kicks off its common season on Feb. 21 with video games all through Saturday and Sunday. You may watch each match on Apple TV (previously Apple TV Plus) — with out a separate paid subscription to MLS Season Move.
The $13-a-month streaming service now consists of entry to MLS at no additional cost, a welcome change in a contemporary season that brings all 30 golf equipment to the sector on opening weekend. Apple TV subscribers can tune in from all over the world to see Inter Miami star Lionel Messi, together with LAFC’s Son Heung Min and the San Jose Earthquakes’ huge new signing Timo Werner. That is additionally the final 12 months the league will run its video games from spring by way of autumn, as a result of starting with its 2027-2028 season, MLS will change to a summer-to-spring schedule according to European leagues.
Sunday Night time Soccer continues on Apple TV this season, however MLS is introducing one thing new: Walmart Saturday Showdown and enlargement with EverPass. Going ahead, all MLS video games will give viewers the possibility to see sideline reporting in Spanish and English, in addition to on-site pre- and post-game protection.
What’s MLS’s Walmart Saturday Showdown?
MLS programming on Saturdays will function a slate of video games all through the day, however the brand new Walmart Saturday Showdown launch will embrace additional options. One regular-season match is spotlighted every week from the Saturday lineup, beginning with Saturday’s LAFC vs. Inter Miami sport at 9:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. PT). You may watch highlights on Apple TV or test them out on the social media channels for Walmart and MLS.
Throughout a press demo earlier this month, MLS and Apple shared what’s in retailer. “We’ll have enhanced manufacturing throughout each Apple and MLS platforms,” stated Seth Bacon, MLS’s govt vp of media. “We’ll lean into a few of the testing we did final 12 months with ‘Shot on iPhone.’ We’ll have the ‘Shot on iPhone’ view at each single Walmart Saturday Showdown match. We’ll seize the velocity, we will seize moments behind the scenes, we will seize fan interactions.”
Watch MLS and extra at eating places and bars by way of EverPass
Apple and MLS introduced a partnership this season with EverPass Media, which distributes reside sports activities programming to native venues akin to bars, eating places and accommodations. Like NFL Sunday Ticket, followers can watch MLS video games at an area spot with out paying for something besides a beer and a few snacks. Want assist in looking down the place to go? Check out this little tool from DirecTV.
When and the place to stream 2026 MLS matches
You will not want an MLS Season Move anymore, however you will want Apple TV to look at each regular-season match. A subscription prices $13 per 30 days, however the service may also be bundled with Peacock for $15 a month or by way of Comcast’s $18 StreamSaver bundle. We’ll be aware {that a} small collection of video games can even be proven on Fox or FS1 along with Apple TV.
The season begins Feb. 21 and runs by way of Nov. 7, however MLS will take a break from Could 25 to July 16 to accommodate the World Cup. You’ll find the complete schedule on the MLS website, however this is a small snapshot of upcoming matches.
Feb. 21
- St. Louis Metropolis vs. Charlotte FC (2:30 p.m. ET)
- FC Cincinnati vs. Atlanta United (4:45 p.m. ET)
- DC United vs. Philadelphia Union (7:30 p.m. ET)
- Orlando Metropolis vs. Crimson Bull New York (7:30 p.m. ET)
- FC Dallas vs. Toronto FC (8:30 p.m. ET)
- LAFC vs. Inter Miami (9:30 p.m. ET) Walmart Saturday Showdown
- San Diego FC vs. CF Montréal (10:30 p.m. ET)
Feb. 22
- LA Galaxy vs. New York Metropolis (7 p.m. ET)
- Seattle Sounders vs. Colorado Rapids (9:15 p.m. ET)
Feb. 28
- Crimson Bull New York vs. New England Revolution (2:30 p.m. ET)
- Chicago Fireplace vs. CF Montréal (2:30 p.m. ET)
- Actual Salt Lake vs. Seattle Sounders FC (7:30 p.m. ET) Walmart Saturday Showdown
