For this week’s mailbag, we’re doing something a little different. Many soccer fans in the US will certainly have questions about MLS Season Pass for the upcoming season, and now is your chance to ask them. The new dedicated streaming service for MLS is a part of a 10-year deal with Apple TV.
Whether it’s about kickoff times, cost, what devices you can stream from, or anything else, hit us with your questions in the comments below, and we’ll answer them all in an upcoming video. In the video, we’ll read out your name on-air.
The landmark deal with Apple will see every regular season game, MLS Cup playoffs, and Leagues Cup match available to subscribers, no matter where you are. That means no more pesky blackouts. There will be additional team content, MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT games, and other bells-and-whistles too.
MLS Season Pass is a dramatic break from the traditional TV deals the league has had in the past. While some games will still be on traditional TV, the vast majority will be streaming only. No more regional sports networks or local TV deals. It will be interesting to see if other sports leagues in the US go a similar route in the future.
The new MLS Season Pass deal comes at a time of competition change for MLS as well. The expanded Leagues Cup is now a legitimate multinational tournament, featuring every MLS and Liga MX team, with Champions League spots on the line. This season also sees additional Champions League qualification changes as well, as that competitions has been revamped for 2024.
Ask your MLS Season Pass questions
Seasoned MLS fans and newcomers alike will need to get familiar with the new platform to follow the league. If you’re a hardcore fan of a single club, MLS Season pass is essential.
