English News Brief
Summary
Major League Soccer (MLS) is moving all games to Apple TV starting in the 2026 season, ending the separate Season Pass subscription. The league is also aligning its calendar with global soccer schedules from 2027.
Key Points
- All MLS matches will stream on Apple TV beginning 2026, replacing the Season Pass model.
- Apple will discontinue the Season Pass subscription service next season.
- MLS and Apple signed a 10-year exclusive media rights deal in 2022.
- Season Pass launched in 2023 at $14.99/month, separate from Apple TV’s $12.99/month plan.
- Apple is expanding sports rights, including a recent Formula 1 exclusive deal.
- MLS will shift its calendar to match global leagues starting summer 2027, avoiding overlap with major U.S. sports seasons.
- The change aims to improve fan accessibility and align with international transfer windows.
中文新闻简报
总结
美国职业足球大联盟(MLS)将从2026赛季起将所有比赛移至Apple TV平台,终止独立的Season Pass订阅服务。联盟同时宣布自2027年起调整赛程与国际足球联赛接轨。
关键要点
- 2026赛季起所有MLS赛事将通过Apple TV独家播出,取代Season Pass订阅模式
- 苹果公司将从下赛季起停止Season Pass订阅服务
- MLS与苹果于2022年签署为期10年的独家媒体版权协议
- Season Pass于2023年推出,月费14.99美元,独立于Apple TV基础订阅(12.99美元/月)
- 苹果持续扩展体育版权,近期新增F1赛车独家转播权
- MLS将于2027年夏季调整赛程与国际联赛同步,避免与北美主流赛事档期冲突
- 赛程调整将促进球队参与夏季国际球员转会窗口
Original Article Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/13/mls-games-apple-tv-2026-season-pass-ends.html