Major League Soccer’s 29th season kicks off February 21 on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app, but fans can subscribe to the service starting Monday, Apple said.
International superstar Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami CF late last season, so 2024 will see his first full season with the club, and fans can also check out a variety of exclusive content.
Soccer fans can sign up now for 2024 MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
The 2024 MLS season, number 2 of 10 in Apple’s partnership with the league, kicks off February 21. Starting Monday, January 29, fans in more than 100 countries and regions can sign up for the 2024 MLS Season Pass on Apple TV for every match plus analysis and exclusive content, Apple said.
That includes access to Leagues Cup, MLS All-Star, and Audi MLS Cup Playoffs games, plus a new “whip-around” show for Spanish-speaking fans.
“The first year of our partnership with Major League Soccer exceeded expectations and brought MLS to more fans than ever before,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Services. “We look forward to building upon that momentum, celebrating Messi’s first full season with the league, and delivering MLS fans the best experience possible.”
First season ‘overdelivered’
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Apple and MLS seem to agree the partnership got off to a great start and should improve.
“Launching MLS Season Pass was a transformational moment for our league as soccer fans throughout the world were able to watch MLS games with no restrictions and with terrific production quality thanks to our partnership with Apple,” said Don Garber, MLS’s commissioner. “The first season overdelivered, and year two is going to be even better.”
“From the quality of the broadcasts to the extensive featured content, MLS Season Pass had a great first year,””said Darlington Nagbe, Columbus Crew captain and four-time MLS Cup winner. “It’s been incredible to have all MLS matches available across the globe during such an exciting time for the Crew and the league. Friends and family have been able to easily enjoy matches no matter where they are, which my teammates and I really appreciate. MLS Season Pass is helping to showcase our league, and I’m excited about what’s ahead in 2024.”
2024: Much more Messi
Apple said preseason matches will help fans get ready for Messi‘s first full season playing at Inter Miami CF, which he joined in July 2023.
Here are the upcoming preseason matches, including one with Messi’s childhood club, Newell’s Old Boys:
- Monday, January 29, at 1 p.m. ET at Al Hilal SFC
- Thursday, February 1, at 1 p.m. ET at Al-Nassr FC
- Sunday, February 4, at 3 a.m. ET at Hong Kong Team
- Thursday, February 15, at 7:30 p.m. ET vs. Newell’s Old Boys
2024 opening week
MLS’s 29th season kicks off with Messi and reigning Leagues Cup champion Inter Miami CF hosting Real Salt Lake on Wednesday, February 21, at DRV PNK Stadium. The match airs at 5 p.m. PT only on Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass.
Then MLS clubs compete in 14 matches on Saturday, February 24, and Sunday, February 25, including LA Galaxy hosting Inter Miami CF on Sunday, February 25, at Dignity Health Sports Park.
The following Matchday 1 games will be available for free on MLS Season Pass:
Saturday, February 24
LAFC vs. Seattle Sounders FC, 1:30 p.m. PT
D.C. United vs. New England Revolution, 4:30 p.m. PT
Orlando City SC vs. CF Montréal, 4:30 p.m. PT
Sunday, February 25
FC Cincinnati vs. Toronto FC, 11:30 a.m. PT
See the full 2024 MLS regular-season schedule at mlssoccer.com/news/mls-unveils-2024-regular-season-schedule.
More than just matches
In addition to eevery live MLS regular-season match, the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, Leagues Cup, MLS All-Star, Campeones Cup, and select MLS NEXT and MLS NEXT Pro matches and tournaments, MLS Season Pass subscribers get on-demand content and more. That includes MLS Countdown and MLS Wrap-Up in English, and MLS La Previa and MLS El Resumen in Spanish.
New for 2024, the MLS 360, the live “whip-around” show that drops in on every match with commentary, will now also be available in Spanish for the first time, hosted by returning MLS Season Pass broadcaster Tony Cherchi, Miguel Gallardo, a former professional player, and Giovanni Savarese, a former player and MLS Cup finalist head coach.
Radio broadcasts, Multiview and My Sports
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Apple describes a few ways to enjoy MLS in 2024:
Fans in the U.S. and Canada will continue to have the option to select their home team’s radio broadcast for match audio where available. A team of talented broadcasters and soccer legends will spearhead MLS Season Pass coverage, bringing their expertise and passion to accompany the action.
Fans have the ability to join matches live or watch the entire match from the start anytime on demand, with condensed match recaps available for all games.
With the Multiview feature, fans can enjoy up to four simultaneous matches at once on Apple TV 4K devices and on iPad.
Fans can select their favorite club with My Sports on MLS Season Pass for a more personalized experience. Once a fan selects a favorite club, their matches will automatically appear in the Up Next watchlist on the Apple TV app, so they’ll never miss a moment. Fans can also opt in to receive a notification on iPhone and iPad whenever their match is about to start.
Read more about Apple’s MLS-related programming.
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