MLS Livestream: How to watch the 2024 soccer season online

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Quick Reply: The best way to watch every MLS game online is via MLS Season Pass.

Americans are finally coming to soccer. But whether you're a longtime fan or just getting into soccer, figuring out how to watch MLS (Major League Soccer) online can be trickier than a Ronaldo steak — especially after major broadcast changes last season. To help, we've put together a complete guide on how to do it watch MLS online in 2024.

How to watch MLS online without cable

Last year, MLS entered into a 10-year streaming partnership with Apple TV and left his previous broadcaster, ESPN. This partnership means that every game is shown on Apple TV MLS Season Pass Appa large chunk of games are shown on Apple TV (without the MLS Season Pass add-on), and some games will be available on cable and satellite TV via FOX or FS1.

Here's a full breakdown of how to watch MLS games online using Apple TV and/or a live TV streaming service.

Suggestion: Usage this official MLS TV and streaming app to see which channel or streaming service will be broadcasting each game.

1. Activate MLS games MLS Season Pass and Apple TV

MLS Season Passa new streaming app from Apple TV, is by far the best way to watch MLS games in 2024. The app will stream every MLS game throughout the season, including MLS NEXT and MLS NEXT Pro games. Some MLS matches will also be available on Apple TV free, even if they don't have an MLS Season Pass.

You can sign up for the MLS Season Pass now for $14.99 per month or $99 per year (annual option saves about 33%). If you already have Apple TV+, you can get the MLS Season Pass at a discount $12.99 per month or $79 per year. Cost of Apple TV+ (without MLS Season Pass). $9.99 per month after a seven-day free trial.

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Our suggestion? Subscribe to Apple TV+ (if you're not already a subscriber) and then MLS Season Pass at the discounted price. That way, you'll be able to stream every MLS game, as well as all the other content available on Apple TV+.

2. Broadcast MLS games to a Live TV streaming service

FOX will broadcast about one MLS game per week on regular TV, so you can also get a live TV streaming service to watch MLS online (though you won't get as much coverage as the MLS Season Pass). We suggest stream DirecTV or fuboTV — both offer free trials.

How to Watch MLS Online for Free

Want to watch MLS online for free? You're lucky. Thanks to the free five-day trial from stream DirecTV and the free seven-day trial offered by fuboTV, you can watch many MLS games for free before paying for each live TV stream.

MLS 2024 Season Schedule, Playoffs

The 2024 MLS season begins on February 21 and runs until the last game of the season in October. After that are the MLS playoffs, which conclude on December 7 with one team taking home the MLS Cup.

For a full list of MLS 2024 games and broadcasters, check out the MLS TV and streaming hereand be sure to subscribe MLS Season Pass to watch every game online.