Apple Unveils Sunday Night Soccer in Collaboration with Major League Soccer
In an exciting development, Apple, in partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS), has announced the launch of Sunday Night Soccer. Starting from the 2025 season, subscribers to Apple TV+ will have apple-tv-your-ultimate-guide-to-must-watch-originals/” title=”Unlock the Magic of Apple TV+: Your Ultimate Guide to Must-Watch Originals!”>complimentary access to a highlighted MLS game every Sunday evening. For those in the U.S., Apple TV+ subscriptions are priced at $9.99 monthly or $99 annually and are also part of various Apple One subscription packages.
With this new addition to its sports lineup—alongside Friday Night Baseball—Apple continues expanding its presence in live sports broadcasting.
Season Kickoff and Match Highlights
The MLS regular season will commence with the “MLS is Back Weekend,” which takes place on February 22 and February 23, featuring all thirty teams competing on the field.
Sunday Night Soccer aims to showcase thrilling matchups within the league accompanied by superior production quality and comprehensive pre-game as well as post-game analysis. The first-ever matchup featured will showcase San Diego FC—the league’s fresh franchise—against last year’s champions LA Galaxy on February 23 at exactly 7 p.m. Eastern Time.
Subscription Details for Fans
This initiative complements existing MLS Season Pass offerings available for fans who wish to dive deeper into soccer action this season. Priced at $14.99 per month or an annual fee of $99 in the U.S., this subscription not only includes access to Sunday Night Soccer but also encompasses select preseason matches along with all regular-season games and playoff events including the prestigious MLS Cup. Fans can watch these matches via multiple platforms within their Apple TV app across various devices such as smart TVs and game consoles or directly online at tv.apple.com.
T-Mobile Offers Complementary Access
This year’s offering includes a special promotion by T-Mobile; eligible customers can gain free access to MLB Season Pass starting February 18 through their T-Life application. Additionally, subscribers can also find MVLS Season Pass services through providers like Comcast Xfinity and DIRECTV during this season.
A Long-term Partnership Ahead
The introduction of Sunday Night Soccer marks a significant advancement under Apple’s ongoing collaboration with Major League Soccer that has now entered its third year within a decade-long agreement aimed at transforming how fans enjoy live soccer content.