Apple acquires exclusive broadcasting rights for the professional soccer league for 10 years, and will be distributed on Apple TV from 2023



Apple has announced that it will be the only platform for live streaming of all

Major League Soccer (MLS) matches from 2023 onwards on Apple TV. The contract period between Apple and MLS is 10 years, and all games up to 2032 will be distributed on Apple TV.

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Apple and MLS to present all MLS matches for 10 years, beginning in 2023 --Apple
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Regarding the partnership between Apple and MLS, Apple describes it as 'the first historic deal for a major professional sports league.' With this alliance, not only all MLS games, but also all MLS Next Pro games, which are professional soccer leagues in the United States and Canada affiliated with MLS, and MLS Next, a youth soccer league, will be distributed on Apple TV. increase.

MLS matches can be viewed by subscribing to the MLS streaming service available from the Apple TV app, and data that summarizes not only live streaming of matches, but also highlight videos of goals and saves, archives of matches, and analysis results of matches. , It is also possible to check the original program distributed in the game. In addition, content that introduces behind-the-scenes information about soccer players and clubs belonging to MLS will be prepared.

The MLS streaming service is available to Apple TV + subscribers at no additional cost. Also, some games will be available for free at no additional cost. In addition, the MLS streaming service will be included as part of the MLS season ticket .




Apple TV apps include Apple devices such as iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV 4K, Apple TV HD, as well as smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Sony, TCL, VIZIO and other manufacturers, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, PlayStation, etc. It can also be used with Xbox, Chromecast with Google TV, ComcastXfinity, etc.



'For the first time in the history of sports, fans will be able to watch major professional sports leagues in one place. MLS fans, soccer fans, and sports,' said Eddie Kew, Apple's Vice President of Services. For everyone who loves, it's a dream come true. No fragmentation or frustration. You can watch all the MLS games you want to watch anytime, anywhere in one place and sign up for the Apple TV service. All you have to do is to do it. I can't wait for more people to fall in love with MLS and support their favorite clubs by broadcasting MLS games on Apple TV. ' ..

'Apple is the perfect partner to further accelerate MLS growth and connect with clubs and fans. It provides a best-in-class user experience and offers a best-in-class user experience,' said Don Garber, MLS Commissioner. Given Apple's ability to reach fans, it's incredibly easy to enjoy MLS games everywhere, whether you're a fan or a casual viewer. '

When the MLS Streaming Service goes live, all matches will be available in English and Spanish. Also, the Canadian team's match will include live French. You can also check match highlights from the Apple News app by following MLS and your favorite clubs in the Apple News app.

Service details for the MLS Streaming Service will be announced in the coming months.

In addition, there have been reports that video streaming services will work on live sports distribution, and there are also reports that Netflix is planning live distribution type content.

Netflix reports that it is planning live-streaming content-GIGAZINE



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