Here are all of the details of where you can watch LA Galaxy vs NYCFC on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | LA Galaxy vs NYCFC |
| WHAT | MLS 2026 season |
| WHEN | 7:00pm ET / 4:30pm PT • Sunday, February 22, 2026 |
| WHERE | MLS Season Pass |
| STREAM | WATCH NOW |
Match Overview
Opening weekend of the 2026 MLS season brings immediate urgency as New York City FC look to turn the page after last year’s crushing 5-1 conference finals loss to Lionel Messi and the Inter Miami.
With sights set on their first MLS Finals appearance since 2021, NYCFC aim to establish momentum right away, while the LA Galaxy enter determined to rebound from a disappointing campaign and reassert themselves as contenders. Expect intensity from the opening whistle — this is one season opener you won’t want to miss.
Details on how to watch
MLS Season Pass is the new home for Major League Soccer – where you can watch LA Galaxy vs NYCFC and every MLS game. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple TV, smartphone, tablet, Roku, and other smart streaming devices.
MLS Season Pass is part of a 10-year rights deal with Apple, MLS Season Pass is a service direct from the league available through Apple TV that will stream every MLS game – including MLS Cup Playoffs and Leagues Cup – with no blackouts.
The service also features MLS NEXT Pro (MLS 3rd division reserve league) and MLS NEXT games (youth development league), as well as exclusive team and league content available nowhere else.
MLS Season Pass is available via the Apple TV app on all Apple iOS devices, Mac, PC, Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick, Android TV, Google TV, LG smart TVs, Panasonic smart TVs, Playstation 4 & 5, Roku streaming devices and smart TVs, Samsung smart TVs, Sony smart TVs, Vizio smart TVs, and Xbox One, One S, Series X and Series S. In addition, you can AirPlay or cast from your phone or computer to any compatible screen.
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