Millions of football fans around the world are getting ready for the game 2026 FIFA World Cup starting in June, but until then, Major League Soccer can please all American sports fans. Changes are coming to MLS, which kicks off its regular season on February 21 with games every Saturday and Sunday. You can watch the whole game Apple TV (formerly Apple TV Plus) — without a separate paid subscription to the MLS Season Pass.
The $13-a-month streaming service now includes access to MLS at no extra charge, a welcome change for the new season that brings all 30 clubs to the field on the opening weekend. Apple TV subscribers can tune in from around the world to see Inter Miami star Lionel Messi, as well as 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 to fall, because starting in its 2027-2028 season, MLS will switch to a summer-to-spring schedule in line with European leagues.
Sunday Night Soccer continues on Apple TV this season, but MLS is introducing something new: The Walmart Saturday Showdown and expansion with EverPass. Moving forward, all MLS games will offer viewers the opportunity to see sideline coverage in Spanish and English, as well as pre- and post-match coverage.
What is Walmart Saturday Showdown for MLS?
The MLS Saturday schedule will feature multiple games throughout the day, but the new launch of the Walmart Saturday Showdown will include additional features. One regular season game is featured each week on the Saturday lineup, starting with Saturday’s LAFC vs. Inter Miami game 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 media demo earlier this month, MLS and Apple shared what’s available. “We will have enhanced productivity at both Apple and MLS platforms,” said Seth Bacon, MLS senior vice president of media. “We’re going to rely on some of the tests we did last year with ‘Shot on iPhone.’ We’ll have ‘Shot on iPhone’ coverage of every single game of the Walmart Saturday Showdown. We’re going to capture speed, we’re going to capture behind-the-scenes moments, we’re going to capture fan interaction.”
Watch MLS and more at restaurants and bars with EverPass
Apple and MLS announced a partnership this season with EverPass Media, which distributes live sports programming to local venues such as bars, restaurants and hotels. Like NFL Sunday Ticket, fans can watch MLS games in your area without paying for anything other than beer and some snacks. Need help hunting down where to go? Try this little one tool from DirecTV.
When and where are the 2026 MLS games being played
You will no longer need the MLS Season Pass, but you will need an Apple TV to watch every regular season game. A subscription costs $13 a month, but the service can also be combined with Peacock for $15 a month or Comcast’s $18 StreamSaver the parcel. We will note 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 MLS will take a break May 25 to July 16 to meet the World Cup. You can find the full schedule on the MLS website, but here’s a little summary of the upcoming games.
February 21
- St. Louis City vs. Charlotte FC (2:30 p.m. ET)
- FC Cincinnati vs. Atlanta United (4:45 p.m. ET)
- DC 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 pm ET) Walmart Saturday Showdown
- San Diego FC vs. CF Montreal (10:30 p.m. ET)
February 22
- LA Galaxy vs. New York City (7pm 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 pm ET) Walmart Saturday Showdown
