

"Coupled with the youngest, most diverse, and most tech savvy audience in sports, MLS is perfectly positioned for the next evolution of how fans consume live sports," said Bernert. Details on the cost of the new service, as well as other programming, broadcast teams and what the league says are more consistent match windows are forthcoming. The new streaming service will include a weekly live match whip-around show, providing live look-ins and goal highlights from MLS games as they happen. "It's a dream come true for MLS fans, soccer fans, and anyone who loves sports." What to know about new MLS Apple TV streaming service "For the first time in the history of sports, fans will be able to access everything from a major professional sports league in one place," said Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of services in a news release. In striking distance: Where does the Crew's search for a new designated player stand?
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The deal also includes the forthcoming expanded Leagues Cup involving all MLS and Liga MX teams, as well as select MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT matches.

Sports Business Journal reported that the deal is worth $250 million per year. The Columbus Crew's games currently air on Bally Sports Ohio and Bally Sports Great Lakes. No longer will there be any local TV blackouts, as every MLS team's local television deal will expire at the end of 2022.

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“We are also pleased that the new service will be packaged in every MLS full season ticket account, providing incredible value to Black & Gold season ticket members and further reinforcing our commitment to providing the best fan experience in sports," wrote Crew president of business operations Kristin Bernert in a statement. With the league's media rights deals expiring at the end of 2022, it has been engaged in talks with several potential partners, but Apple has emerged as the league's choice in a first-of-its-kind agreement.įans will be able to watch every live MLS match, in English or Spanish, by subscribing to a new MLS streaming service through the Apple TV app. Major League Soccer has announced that Apple TV will be the home to all of the league's matches globally for 10 years, starting in 2023. Watch Video: Caleb Porter talks Crew's progress on signing new striker
