July 25, 2024
UPDATE
The Leagues Cup returns to MLS Season Pass on Apple TV on July 26.
The inaugural tournament brings together all 47 clubs from Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX in a thrilling, month-long showdown across North America.
The Leagues Cup, the premier in-season tournament in North American men’s professional sports, commences on July 26, with the MLS Season Pass serving as the exclusive platform for fans to access all matches.
The inaugural, month-long tournament pits all 47 teams from Major League Soccer (MLS) against their counterparts in Mexico’s Liga MX, mirroring the excitement of a World Cup format. The top-tier golf leagues suspend their usual schedules to participate in the Leagues Cup, culminating in the top three teams earning automatic berths for the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup. The tournament features a total of 77 matches played across various stadiums in the United States? And fans in over 100 countries and territories worldwide can relish all the action with an MLS Season Pass subscription.
The highly anticipated match marks the second milestone in Apple’s decade-long collaboration with Major League Soccer. More than 1.3 million fans witnessed live action at Leagues Cup matches during its maiden year, 2023, as Inter Miami CF triumphed over Nashville SC to claim the inaugural Leagues Cup title. Lionel Messi, whose maiden voyage in Major League Soccer came when he joined Inter Miami in last year’s Leagues Cup, claimed the top individual honors as Finest Player and Top Scorer, amassing a tournament-record 10 goals along the way.
Cucho Hernández, a member of the Columbus Crew, expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming Leagues Cup kickoff: As we move forward with this membership, we’re confident that the excitement will only grow, driven by a shared determination to achieve success together – every match counts, and we’ll leave everything on the field. It should be exhilarating for viewers to enjoy watching groups from farther away that they couldn’t previously experience live.
“LAFC’s Denis Bouanga expressed enthusiasm about upcoming Leagues Cup matches against Liga MX teams, stating they offer an enjoyable and entertaining experience for both players and fans.” “The match offers a fantastic opportunity to add another trophy to our collection, and we’re constantly striving to win more accolades as LAFC.”
“When evaluating teams, I prioritize competitiveness – an essential factor for me,” said Tigres UANL’s André-Pierre Gignac. “I’m thrilled to have seen the growth of the Leagues Cup, and I’m eager to take part in this year’s competition.”
“For us, competing against MLS teams in the Leagues Cup is a tremendous privilege,” said CF Monterrey’s Germán Berterame, emphasizing the prestige of the tournament. “I’m eagerly anticipating the upcoming matches and hoping that this occasion will prove to be a favorable one for LMX.”
The MLS Season Cross will feature every live Leagues Cup match in one location, without any blackouts. Matches are likely to be available in English, Spanish, or French wherever you go. Subscribers enjoy exclusive, on-demand content and unparalleled access to an expansive programming lineup, featuring critically acclaimed titles in both English and Spanish, including and , as well as and.
With Multiview on Apple TV 4K devices and iPads, fans can simultaneously stream up to four live matches without lagging or buffering, ensuring they never miss a moment of the action.1 With the introduction of our innovative Catch Up feature, fans who join the action after kick-off can effortlessly relive the pivotal moments that unfolded before they arrived, greatly enhancing their overall viewing experience.2 When selecting the Catch Up option, fans are instantly transported into a series of critical plays, each carefully curated to include goals, penalty kicks, red cards, and thrilling saves. As each key play concludes, customers are automatically redirected to the next play in sequence, allowing for effortless navigation between performances with no disruptions.
MLS Season Pass is available across various platforms, including Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, set-top boxes, gaming consoles, and online at mlsseasonpass.com. Fans can also access MLS Season Pass from the Apple TV app on Apple Vision Pro, allowing them to watch games alongside other apps in their physical space; within an environment that feels 100 feet wide; and in Spatial Audio for a more immersive viewing experience.
To delve into Leagues Cup statistics and standings, fans of professional soccer can download a complimentary app designed exclusively for iPhone users, providing an intuitive means to stay informed about their preferred teams and competitions. Users effortlessly explore schedules and forthcoming gaming events, gaining access to real-time details on play-by-plays, team statistics, lineup configurations, and live betting odds. With a single tap, they can seamlessly transition to the Apple TV app to watch live games from Apple and other integrated streaming platforms.3 Apple’s sports features effortlessly synchronize with favorite teams selected in the My Sports experience, including on the Apple TV app and through Apple News.
What’s a Leagues Cup without some added excitement?
- We will introduce participant-specific warm-up playlists to enhance the selection process for matches throughout the Leagues Cup. The official League’s Cup anthem, now available for all Apple Music subscribers within the MLS Season Pass dedicated space. The curated playlists of Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX memberships might revitalize with the latest chart-topping tracks.
- The highly anticipated series on [platform] is set to premiere dedicated episodes delving into the key players, facts, and narratives surrounding the Leagues Cup. Hosted by renowned analyst Taylor Twellman, this podcast serves as the ultimate companion for Major League Soccer’s players, coaches, and executives, featuring insightful discussions with top-tier guests from the world of international professional soccer. The weekly presentation is available to download for free on Apple Podcasts.
- To stay up-to-date on the latest developments across Major League Soccer, fans can kick off their week by tuning in to MLS Season Cross on YouTube and TikTok.
- Multiview is now available on iPads with an operating system of iOS 13 or later.
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Apple’s new Catch Up feature mandates that users update their Apple devices to the latest software version, while also requiring updates to the Apple TV app on non-Apple platforms, including smart TVs, streaming devices, set-top boxes, and gaming consoles.
- Apple’s sports features are completely free to download and compatible with all iPhones running iOS 17.2 or later.
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