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Are there any local sports or RSNs on Apple TV?

Are there any local sports or RSNs on Apple TV?

Find out what you need to know about all the live sports options on the Apple TV streaming service.

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David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.
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Known for breaking major streaming stories, he’s covered everything from Netflix policy shifts to Peacock’s ad-tier changes. A sci-fi fan and Toshiba Fire TV user, he brings sharp analysis and a love for the genre to his reporting.
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Need a sports fix? Apple TV can help! The streamer is best known for its catalog of original TV shows and movies packed with A-list stars, but it also has an underrated selection of live sports. Best yet, Apple TV doesn’t charge extra to watch sports on its service like some other streamers do. But does Apple TV offer local sports, or regional sports networks (RSNs) that deliver in-market games from MLB, NBA, and NHL teams? Find out everything you need to know about watching local sports and RSNs with your Apple TV subscription below.

What you need to know about watching RSNs on Apple TV

Does Apple TV have any local sports?

Apple TV does not include any live streams of local broadcast channels or the sports events that can appear on such channels. Other streaming services provide access to the programming of channels like ABC, Fox, Fox, and NBC, but Apple TV does not.

There is one league that plays 100% of its games on Apple TV, however, and therefore will allow viewers to watch their hometown team play: Major League Soccer. Earlier this year, Apple TV began streaming every MLS game with no blackouts at no additional cost. This makes it the place to stream MLS across the United States.

Apple TV also offers MLB doubleheaders every Friday night of the regular season. If a fan’s local team is playing, they will be able to watch these games blackout-free on Apple TV, again at no additional cost.

Does Apple TV have any RSNs?

No, Apple TV does not carry any RSNs, nor can you add RSNs to an Apple TV subscription on its own. Although there is a selection of streaming services that offer access to RSNs like Altitude, MSG, NESN, and YES Network, Apple TV is not one of them.

There is one way to unlock RSN coverage alongside Apple TV. If you bundle Apple TV with Peacock, you are able to pay extra to add an NBC Sports RSN to your Peacock Premium Plus account if you live in the broadcast footprint of that channel. This will add an additional fee to your bill, but it will negate the need to carry a live TV streamer to watch your local NBC Sports RSN.

Which streamers allow you to watch local sports?

If you want to watch local sports on channels like CBS, Fox, and NBC, you can do so with a direct-to-consumer service instead of a live TV streaming platform, if you wish.

Paramount+ offers a live stream of CBS with its Premium plan, which offers ad-free playback and a host of great features for $14 per month.

Fox One includes local sports and news programming on your area’s Fox station, as well as Fox News, Fox Sports national programming, and more starting at $20 per month.

Finally, Peacock’s Premium Plus plan ($20 per month) includes a live stream of NBC in all markets of the United States, as well as ad-free playback of most titles and a ton of national sports.

Which streamers have regional sports networks?

If you want access to your area’s RSN alongside a package of cable channels, DIRECTV and Fubo are the best options to choose from. These streamers carry a large number of RSNs from coast to coast, and each offers them alongside a bundle of beloved entertainment, sports, and news networks. They’re quite a bit more expensive than Apple TV, costing $100 per month or more, but you can always check with your area’s RSN to see if it has a direct-to-consumer service available for less.

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Apple TV (formerly known as Apple TV+) is a subscription video streaming service for $14.99 per month, offering a growing slate of original series, films, documentaries, and specials. Unlike other platforms that combine licensed titles with originals, Apple TV is built entirely around exclusive programming, making it the home of critically acclaimed hits such as “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” “The Morning Show,” and “Silo.” Its lineup continues to expand with award-winning dramas, comedies, family-friendly shows, and blockbuster original films like “CODA,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.

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In October 2025, Apple TV agreed to a deal with Formula 1 to exclusively broadcast all Formula 1 races starting with the 2026 season.

Apple TV also features coverage of all regular-season matches for Major League Soccer (MLS) at no additional cost.

On August 28th, 2026, the price of Apple TV was increased from $12.99 per month to $14.99 per month, the second increase in as many years.

The service is available worldwide through the Apple TV app, which is built into Apple devices and supported on most smart TVs, streaming players like Roku and Fire TV, game consoles, and web browsers. Subscribers can watch on demand, download episodes and movies for offline viewing, and stream in 4K with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, where available. Apple TV also offers family sharing, allowing up to six people to use one subscription at no extra cost.

With a competitive monthly price and bundles available through Apple One — which combines Apple TV with Apple Music, Apple Arcade, iCloud storage, and more — the service continues to grow as a key part of Apple’s ecosystem. Apple TV delivers one of the strongest collections of exclusive content in the streaming space for viewers seeking prestige originals, cinematic storytelling, and seamless access across devices.

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David Satin
David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.
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