Major League Soccer Kicks Off 2026 Season On Apple TV

Major League Soccer kicks off its 31st season this Saturday on Apple TV, with all 30 teams taking the pitch for MLS is Back weekend.

Against the backdrop of a milestone year for the sport - as the FIFA World Cup comes to North America - Apple TV subscribers in more than 100 countries and regions can enjoy access to every MLS match with no blackouts. They'll also get in-depth coverage and analysis, exclusive content, and matches beyond the regular season - including the annual Leagues Cup tournament, Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup, MLS All-Star Game, and the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.

"All eyes are on North America this year as the MLS season kicks off this week and the World Cup approaches," said Thomas Müller, Vancouver Whitecaps FC attacking midfielder and 2014 FIFA World Cup champion. "After joining Whitecaps FC last August, I'm excited to begin my first full season in MLS, help the team build on what we started, and give fans everywhere the chance to follow our journey on Apple TV. It's a great opportunity for our club and the league to shine in such an important year for the sport."

All 30 clubs will take the pitch for MLS is Back weekend - February 21 and 22 - with 13 of the 15 season openers scheduled for Saturday. The day is highlighted by the debut of Walmart Saturday Showdown, featuring a marquee matchup of global soccer icons as MLS MVP Lionel Messi and the reigning MLS Cup champion Inter Miami CF face off against Son Heung-Min and LAFC to kick off their seasons. The opening weekend will be rounded out with the first Sunday Night Soccer match of the season, presented by Continental Tire and featuring the LA Galaxy and New York City FC. The complete regular-season schedule can be found at mlssoccer.com .

New for this season, MLS on Apple TV will include Walmart Saturday Showdown, which spotlights a featured matchup within the Saturday slate of matches throughout the regular season, establishing another appointment-viewing experience for fans. Saturday Showdown will feature enhanced production that helps viewers feel more connected to the match, including the addition of remarkable "Shot on iPhone" moments, captured by the world's most popular camera using dynamic angles that bring fans closer to the action and offer a true window into the speed, skill, pressure, and emotion of the match. Saturday Showdown will premiere on February 21 as LAFC hosts Inter Miami at 9:30 p.m. ET, live from the historic LA Memorial Coliseum.

Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire, the popular flagship game of the week on Sunday evenings, returns on February 22 at 7 p.m. ET with a bicoastal showdown between the LA Galaxy and New York City FC. Featuring dedicated in-stadium pre- and postgame shows, enhanced production, and bespoke graphics in English and Spanish, these primetime games will air throughout the regular season and spotlight some of the league's most compelling matchups.