What live sports does Apple TV offer in 2026?
What live sports does Apple TV offer in 2026?
The streamer has added some major sports properties this year. What are all of its total offerings?
Anyone who reads The Streamable with regularity knows just exactly how unique Apple TV is. The streamer doesn’t offer library content; instead, it carries exclusively original TV shows and movies that sport high production quality and big-name casts that most streaming originals can only dream of. But it might surprise you to learn that Apple TV carries live sports — albeit not many. Still, if you’re wondering what kind of action you can see with an Apple TV subscription, we’ll let you know exactly what’s available there.
What live sports are available on Apple TV?
Does Apple TV have any sports?
Yes, Apple TV does have live sports from one of the biggest leagues in the United States. The streamer offers a weekly double-header of MLB games on Friday nights during the regular season, and best of all, viewers can stream it completely blackout-free. That means if your favorite team is playing, you’ll be able to watch in your home market without any problems.
In 2025, Apple announced major changes to the way it offers MLS games. Not only will the landmark deal to stream all MLS matches end in 2029, but the company will no longer stream them on the separate MLS Season Pass service. Starting in 2026, MLS matches will stream on Apple TV at no extra cost.
Finally, Apple TV will begin streaming live F1 races in 2026, thanks to a deal with that racing league first announced in October 2025. Races and practice sessions will be available, and once again, will not cost anything extra for subscribers to watch.
What sports could Apple TV add in the future?
Apple is always on the lookout for more sports opportunities, though nothing appears imminent at the moment. There could be other opportunities for Apple to add live sports as well, but the company prefers to pursue sports it can broadcast around the world, as opposed to in just one or two countries. Apple has deep pockets, however, and
Do you have to pay extra to watch sports on Apple TV?
No, there is no additional cost to watch MLB games, MLS matches, or F1 races with Apple TV. The games are available in the streamer’s base package, which costs $13 per month.
Does Apple TV offer ‘Friday Night Baseball’ in 4K?
No, Apple TV does not stream its “Friday Night Baseball” doubleheaders or any other sporting events in 4K. However, much of the streamer’s on-demand library is available in 4K for viewers with compatible TVs and streaming equipment.
Apple TV
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.