As the calendar switches to June, the Major League Soccer season heats up with the chase for the Supporters' Shield, playoff spots in both conferences, and the launch of the new Leagues Cup competition with Mexico's Liga MX.
And so it's timely that Apple TV — the new home for MLS beginning in 2023 — unveiled a new midseason price point for fans who haven't yet signed up.
Those fans who do subscribe could be set to see some new title contenders with FC Cincinnati emerging as the East leaders, and expansion side St. Louis City SC proving competitive from Day 1 in the West, where the Seattle Sounders are back contending.
And the playoff races are tight enough that several early season strugglers are likely to make a run for the postseason. LA Galaxy, Sporting Kansas City, and Austin FC are sure hoping for a reversal of fortunes.
The Sporting News brings you all the details as to how the MLS Season Pass works on Apple TV after the midway point of the campaign.
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New MLS Season Pass price available in June 2023
After the halfway point of the 2023 MLS season in June, fans are able to sign up to watch the remainder of the campaign for 50 percent off the full season price.
The rest of the season's schedule will also include the MLS Cup Playoffs through to the MLS Cup title match, as well as Leagues Cup which will feature every Liga MX and MLS team participating.
In a first for MLS fans, there are no local blackouts and fans from anywhere in the world can watch these games via MLS Season Pass. .
How much does Apple TV MLS Season Pass cost?
Watching MLS matches on Apple TV does not require a subscription to Apple TV+. The MLS Season Pass and Apple TV+ subscriptions are two separate services.
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Fans who are not Apple TV+ subscribers
Fans who do not have an Apple TV+ subscription can subscribe to the midseason MLS Season Pass for $49, which gives access to games for the rest of the season. That number is down from the $99 price available at the start of the season.
There is also still the monthly rate available of $14.99/month as well, which does not change as part of this promotion.
Fans who are Apple TV+ subscribers
There is a slight discount for Apple TV+ subscribers, who already pay $7 a month for AppleTV+ programming, which includes Ted Lasso and much more.
Current Apple TV+ subscribers can pay an additional $12.99 per month for the MLS Season Pass, or $39 for the remainder of the year.
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| Regular rate | Apple TV+ subscriber discount | |
| Monthly | $14.99 / month | $12.99 / month |
| Half season | $49 / year | $39 / year |
Free MLS matches
A reminder that each matchweek, Apple TV will make up to six games available for free, which will not require a subscription to stream.
Stream MLS matches on any device or platform
To watch Apple TV you don't need to buy the Apple TV set-top device. All you need to do is to find the Apple TV app, which is available on most streaming devices, including on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, smart TVs, game consoles and on the web at tv.apple.com.
Then you can either decide to watch the free matches or subscribe for the MLS Season Pass package.
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How to watch MLS on Apple TV in 2023
Apple TV is the new home of Major League Soccer beginning in 2023, with every match of the season streamed on the platform via MLS Season Pass.
There are no local blackouts or broadcast restrictions, no need to change the channel, and no searching for local sports networks carrying the matches. The games are all in one place for the next 10 years, with the two entities teaming up on a long-term partnership.
Every week, up to six select matches will be available to watch for free on the platform, without the need for a subscription. However, to get every single match and ensure you can watch your team all season long, a subscription to MLS Season Pass is required.
Keep in mind that Apple TV+ and MLS Season Pass are not one and the same. MLS Season Pass is a separate package which can be purchased separately from the Apple TV+ streaming service. However, existing Apple TV+ subscribers do get the MLS Season Pass at a discounted rate.
While every match is on Apple TV via the Season Pass, a few of the matches throughout the season will also be on TV in the USA with Fox and FS1 carrying a total of 34 matches in English and on Fox Deportes in Spanish. Select matches will also be televised by TSN and RDS in Canada.
All televised matches are still available to stream as part of the MLS Season Pass package.
