To mark Lionel Messi's anticipated debut with Inter Miami CF and Major League Soccer on Friday, July 21, fans around the world can tune in to MLS Season Pass to enjoy a range of content that complements all the action on the pitch.
As Inter Miami takes on LIGA MX's Cruz Azul to kick off Leagues Cup, fans in more than 100 countries and regions can tune in to the match in English and Spanish on MLS Season Pass, and enjoy elevated production elements in honor of this historic moment. MLS Season Pass will feature an enhanced production for Inter Miami's matches during Leagues Cup, including 18 cameras; Steadicam; four super-slow-motion cameras; Skycam; drone coverage; sideline reporters in Spanish and English; a dedicated one-hour pregame show onsite with features, interviews, and expert analysis; and a postgame show to wrap things up. MLS Season Pass can be accessed through the Apple TV app on smart TVs, streaming devices, Apple devices, set-top boxes, and game consoles, as well as on the web at tv.apple.com.
"Lionel Messi joining Inter Miami marks a historic moment for the sport in the U.S. and reflects the incredible momentum behind Major League Soccer," said Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of Services. "We couldn't be more excited to give fans around the world the opportunity to watch the greatest footballer of all time on MLS Season Pass."
Apple Fitness+ is introducing a special new 20-minute HIIT workout with a Latin Grooves playlist to celebrate Messi's arrival to MLS with Inter Miami CF. The workout is led by Fitness+ trainer Bakari Williams and will feature four moves that are repeated with soccer-themed variations. Bakari and his fellow trainers are rocking Inter Miami jerseys. The playlist features songs from Inter Miami's playlist on Apple Music, which is inspired by Latin culture and brings to life the atmosphere and sounds of the club's home city.
Fans can check out the full MLS Season Pass collection on Apple Music for the official MLS playlist, club playlists, and more.
To keep up with all the happenings throughout the league, fans can find and follow their favorite MLS clubs in Apple News, and automatically sync with the Apple TV app to watch games with MLS Season Pass. Apple News recently introduced a new Sports tab for users to easily follow their favorite teams and leagues; receive stories from hundreds of top publishers; access scores, schedules, and standings for the top professional and college leagues; and watch highlights right in the News app.
Apple TV+, Apple's subscription service offering premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, recently announced a new untitled four-part documentary series from SMUGGLER Entertainment. The series features exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Messi and his FIFA World Cup career, culminating in Argentina's dramatic Qatar 2022 win.
