Live American Major League Soccer TV & Streaming Schedule

Where to Stream American Major League Soccer Live

The following premium networks and streaming platforms hold the verified digital broadcast rights to air official American Major League Soccer action.

Major League Soccer is the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It runs a traditional American schedule from late winter through fall, with playoffs and a championship game called MLS Cup. No promotion or relegation here — it's a closed league like the NFL or NBA. The season is underway, with teams pushing for playoff spots as summer approaches.

Top teams

LAFC and the Seattle Sounders have been the standard over the last few years. Both have won MLS Cups and consistently make deep playoff runs. The Columbus Crew, Philadelphia Union, and FC Cincinnati are always in the mix. Inter Miami became the biggest story in the league when Lionel Messi showed up in 2023, and they've been a major draw ever since.

Star players

Lionel Messi is the headliner, no question. He's still at Inter Miami and still selling out stadiums everywhere he goes. Other big names include Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba at Miami, Lorenzo Insigne at Toronto FC, and Olivier Giroud at LAFC. The league also has a growing pool of young South American talent coming through designated player slots.

Viewership

Messi changed the math. Before he arrived, MLS was pulling decent but not massive numbers. Now the league estimates around 30 million global viewers annually. Inter Miami games alone draw huge audiences, especially when Messi is on the field. Attendance at stadiums is also up across the board. The league is riding that wave as it expands to 30 teams.

Streaming options

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV is the exclusive home for every MLS match. No blackouts. No regional restrictions. Every game streams live. You can subscribe for $14.99 a month during the season or $99 for the full year. Apple TV+ subscribers get a discount. This deal runs through 2032, so don't expect it to show up on cable anytime soon.

TV options

Fox Sports carries a small number of games on traditional TV. Usually one match a week on Fox or FS1, plus the MLS Cup final. That's it. If you're relying on cable alone, you're going to miss most of the season. The Apple deal is the primary way to watch.

International viewing

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV is also the global home for the league. No regional broadcasters anymore. Fans in Europe, Latin America, and elsewhere all go through the same app. Some countries have local language commentary options, but the platform is the same. It's a unified global product now.

Current season

The 2026 MLS season kicked off in February. The regular season runs through October, then the playoffs start in November. MLS Cup is scheduled for December. Inter Miami is the defending champion after winning it all in 2025. Messi is still the main attraction, but the league has plenty of other storylines as it expands to San Diego this year.