Major League Soccer (MLS) and Apple have announced that all playoff matches will be available at no additional cost to Apple TV subscribers, as reported by Sports Business Journal. As the regular season wrapped up on Decision Day, this news arrives right on cue, setting the stage for an exhilarating postseason.
Previously, MLS content was largely gated behind the MLS Season Pass, Apple’s dedicated soccer streaming add-on. But this season, Apple has been steadily opening the doors wider—first with select regular-season games and Leagues Cup matches, and now with the full playoff slate.
The playoffs kick off this week with Wild Card matches on Wednesday, October 22, pitting Eastern Conference contenders Chicago Fire FC against Orlando City SC, and Western Conference rivals Portland Timbers versus Real Salt Lake. From there, the best-of-three Round One series begins Friday, October 24, leading to single-elimination drama in later rounds.
This broader access also extends to traditional broadcasters: Select games will air on FS1 and Fox Deportes in the U.S., plus TSN and RDS in Canada, with the championship on Fox’s main network. Yet for Apple TV users, the convenience of a unified streaming experience stands out—no channel surfing required.
At its core, this announcement underscores Apple’s savvy approach to sports streaming. By folding MLS playoffs into the base Apple TV package, the company isn’t just retaining subscribers; it’s attracting new ones who value integrated entertainment.
As the first whistle blows on October 22, Apple TV positions itself as the go-to hub for MLS magic. What are your playoff predictions? Share in the comments below.
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