• Major League Soccer kicks off 2026 season on Apple TV MLS is Back: 2026 Opening Weekend Introducing Walmart Saturday Showdown Sunday Night Soccer Returns Follow MLS on the Apple Sports App More Ways to Celebrate MLS On Apple Music, fans can enjoy exclusive club- and player-curated playlists, with more music content coming throughout the season atapple.co/AM-MLS. • Apple Maps users can explore dedicatedMatchday Guidescreated by MLS clubs and city guides created by players to find recommendations for local bars and restaurants to catch a game, explore city favorites, find detailed information about their stadiums, and more. • On Apple News, users can easily follow MLS and their favorite teams in the Sports tab and access scores, schedules, standings, and top stories from hundreds of top publishers. • On Apple Podcasts, users can access anMLS hubwith curated podcast episodes and collections covering MLS, its clubs and players, and soccer in North America. • More Ways to Watch Subscribe to Watch MLS on Apple TV Media Text of this articleFebruary 19, 2026UPDATEMajor League Soccer kicks off 2026 season on Apple TVMajor League Soccer kicks off its 31st season this Saturday on Apple TV, with all 30 teams taking the pitch for MLS is Back weekend.Against the backdrop of a milestone year for the sport - as the FIFA World Cup comes to North America - Apple TV subscribers in more than 100 countries and regions can enjoy access to every MLS match with no blackouts. • They’ll also get in-depth coverage and analysis, exclusive content, and matches beyond the regular season - including the annual Leagues Cup tournament, Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup, MLS All-Star Game, and the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.“All eyes are on North America this year as the MLS season kicks off this week and the World Cup approaches,” said Thomas Müller, Vancouver Whitecaps FC attacking midfielder and 2014 FIFA World Cup champion.
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- Major League Soccer began its 31st season on Apple TV this Saturday, with all 30 teams playing during the MLS is Back weekend. Apple TV subscribers in more than 100 countries can stream every MLS match-regular season, playoffs, Leagues Cup, Campeones Cup, All‑Star Game and Audi MLS Cup Playoffs-without blackouts. The opening weekend features the new Walmart Saturday Showdown, a marquee match between Lionel Messi‑led Inter Miami and Son Heung‑Min‑led LAFC, and the return of Sunday Night Soccer with a LA Galaxy vs. New York City FC game. Fans can follow scores, stats and live streams via the free Apple Sports app.
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