MLS Season Returns on Apple TV with Global Streaming, Lewandowski vs. Müller Highlight Opening Weekend
July 15, 2026
Apple TV returns for MLS fans with a two-day launch slate, including six MLS matches across July 16 and 17, 2026, streamed on Apple TV and highlighted by marquee showdowns and regional rivalries.
New subscriber options include a seven-day free trial with full access to content and live events, and a $14.99 per month bundle with Peacock, or a $12.99 option via the Apple One bundle, emphasizing Apple TV+ and related services.
Apple TV is expanding reach to over 100 countries on more than a billion screens, offering free trials and promotions that include three months free for device owners.
A marquee matchup on July 16 features Lewandowski facing former Bayern teammate Müller, now with Vancouver Whitecaps, as Chicago hosts Vancouver at Soldier Field.
MLS outlines each team’s first post-World Cup game, listing opponents, dates, kickoff times, and viewing options to guide fans back to the pitch.
Apple Maps adds Matchday Guides created by MLS clubs and player-made city guides to help fans find venues, dining, stadium details, and local attractions on game days.
The Maps feature emphasizes dedicated Matchday Guides plus city guides from MLS players for easy navigation to venues and attractions around game times.
MLS-related guides on Apple Maps include stadium details, restaurant recommendations, and local highlights to enhance the game-day experience.
Adidas hosts a two-day MLS celebration at the Home of Soccer in Brooklyn on July 16–17, with watch parties, player appearances, an MLS jersey showcase, and fan experiences.
World Cup figures anchor MLS narratives, with Messi’s legacy noted and new international stars joining MLS, including Griezmann, Angus Gunn, and Lewandowski.
The piece links to related MLS content—Essentials hub, Golden Boot race, All-Star jersey unveiling, and All-Star roster—as part of a broader MLS media package around the World Cup break.
Apple TV marks the return of MLS, with six matches across July 16–17, 2026, continuing league coverage and streaming across platforms.
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