MLS, Apple enter streaming agreement through 2032


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SANDY — Major League Soccer and Apple announced a partnership Tuesday to stream all MLS matches via the Apple TV app beginning in 2023 and going through 2032.

"For the first time in the history of sports, fans will be able to access everything from a major professional sports league in one place," Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice resident of services said in a statement. "No fragmentation, no frustration — just the flexibility to sign up for one convenient service that gives you everything MLS, anywhere and anytime you want to watch."

The service will be available via a separate subscription within the Apple TV app and will include all MLS, Leagues Cup and select MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT matches. A key feature of the new service is the absence of any local broadcast blackouts, a pitfall of the current MLS streams on ESPN+.

Also included in the new service will be a new weekly live match "whip-around" show, akin to NFL RedZone, to highlight key moments during crowded match days.

Access to the new streaming service will be included as part of MLS full-season ticket packages, and select matches will be made available at no extra charge to Apple TV+ subscribers, with a limited number of matches available for free on the Apple TV app.

The service will launch with the start of the 2023 MLS season, with all matches available in English and Spanish, as well as French for games involving Canadian teams. The partnership with Apple also includes integration with the Apple News app, allowing fans to watch MLS highlights in the news app.

"Apple is the perfect partner to further accelerate the growth of MLS and deepen the connection between our clubs and their fans," MLS Commissioner Don Garber said in a statement. "Given Apple's ability to create a best-in-class user experience and to reach fans everywhere, it'll be incredibly easy to enjoy MLS matches anywhere, whether you're a super fan or casual viewer."

The league said it is still negotiating with linear TV partners and sources expect deals to be reached with current broadcast partners ESPN and Univision.

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Caleb Turner covers Real Salt Lake as the team's beat writer for KSL.com, in addition to his role where he oversees the sports team's social media accounts.

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