MLS 2026 kicks off this weekend with a new setting on Apple TV

Millions of football fans around the world are preparing for 2026 FIFA World Cup It will start in June, but until then, Major League Soccer can entertain all fans of the sport in the United States. Changes are coming to Major League Soccer, which begins its regular season on February 21 with games throughout Saturday and Sunday. You can watch every match on Apple TV (Formerly Apple TV Plus) – Without a separate paid subscription to MLS Season Pass.

The $13-a-month streaming service now includes access to Major League Soccer (MLS) at no extra charge, a welcome change in a new season that brings all 30 clubs on the field for the opening weekend. Apple TV subscribers can tune in from around the world to watch Inter Miami star Lionel Messi, alongside LAFC’s Son Heung-min and San Jose Earthquakes’ big new signing Timo Werner. This is also the last year that the league will run its games from spring through fall, because starting with the 2027-2028 season, MLS will switch to a summer-to-spring schedule in line with the European leagues.

Sunday Night Soccer continues on Apple TV this season, but MLS is offering something new: the Walmart Saturday Showdown and expanding with EverPass. From now on, all MLS matches will give viewers the opportunity to see sideline reports in Spanish and English, as well as on-site pre- and post-match coverage.

What is the Walmart Saturday showdown in MLS?

MLS programming on Saturdays will feature a slate of games throughout the day, but the launch of the new Walmart Saturday Showdown will include additional features. One regular season game is highlighted each week from Saturday’s lineup, starting with LAFC vs. Inter Miami on Saturday at 9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT). You can watch highlights on Apple TV or check them out on Walmart and MLS’ social media channels.

During a press preview earlier this month, MLS and Apple shared what’s in store. “We will have enhanced production across Apple and MLS platforms,” said Seth Bacon, executive vice president of media at MLS. “We’ll be focusing on some of the testing we did last year with ‘Shot on iPhone’. We’ll have ‘Shot on iPhone’ at every Walmart Saturday Showdown match. We’ll capture the speed, we’ll capture the behind-the-scenes moments, and we’ll capture the fan interactions.”

Watch MLS and more at restaurants and bars via EverPass

Apple and MLS announced a partnership this season with EverPass Media, which distributes live sports programming to local venues like bars, restaurants and hotels. Like NFL Sunday Ticket, fans can watch MLS games at a local venue without paying for anything except a beer and some snacks. Do you need help chasing where to go? Try this a little Tool from DirecTV.

When and where are 2026 MLS matches broadcast

You won’t need an MLS Season Pass anymore, but you will need an Apple TV to watch every regular season game. The subscription costs $13 per month, but the service can also be free Bundled with peacock For $15 per month or via Comcast’s StreamSaver is $18 eviction. We’ll notice that a small selection of games will also be shown on Fox or FS1 in addition to Apple TV.

The season starts on February 21 and runs until November 7, but Major League Soccer will take a break from it From May 25 to July 16 To accommodate the World Cup. You can find the full schedule at MLS websiteBut here’s a little glimpse of the upcoming matches.

February 21

St. Louis City vs. Charlotte FC (2:30 p.m. ET)
FC Cincinnati vs. Atlanta United (4:45 p.m. ET)
D.C. United vs. Philadelphia Union (7:30 p.m. ET)
Orlando City vs. Red Bull New York (7:30 p.m. ET)
FC Dallas vs. Toronto FC (8:30 p.m. ET)
LAFC vs. Inter Miami (9:30 p.m. ET) Walmart Saturday Showdown
San Diego FC vs. Montreal (10:30 p.m. ET)

February 22

LA Galaxy vs. New York City FC (7 p.m. ET)
Seattle Sounders vs. Colorado Rapids (9:15 p.m. ET)

February 28

Red Bull New York vs. New England Revolution (2:30 p.m. ET)
Chicago Fire vs. CF Montreal (2:30 p.m. ET)
Real Salt Lake vs. Seattle Sounders FC (7:30 p.m. ET) Walmart Saturday Showdown