Apple hired a bunch of prominent commentators from all across the sport. The broadcast quality was bested and they actually took an interest in the sport unlike ESPN. Bally’s (formerly the regional fox sports channels) was the only way to watch some teams, and Sinclair destroyed its market reach by
Apple is actually cheaper than what came before it. Previously to watch every game, you had to have ESPN 1&2, ESPN+(out of market only), Fox Sports 1&2, Univision, local Fox, and the regional channels (often Bally’s) and often there was no way to get replays on demand. That would easily run you $80/month. For $99/year ($79/year with an active Apple TV+ subscription) you get every regular season game, postseason, Leagues Cup, and Campeones Cup, replays, highlights, a red zone style nfl broadcast, plus a ton of extra content from the teams with zero blackouts. The only games not included are US Open Cup, CCL & CWC, and maybe some preseason matches and friendlies if any because MLS doesn’t hold those rights, USSF, CONCACAF, and FIFA do respectively.
Apple has raised the quality of MLS and made it accessible to everyone where Apple TV+ is available. You don’t not need an Apple device to watch it either.
The broadcast quality is fucking dogshit unless you’re a fan of one of a few select clubs. It’s biased and no longer has any local ties with the clubs. Austin FC used to broadcast their games locally for free on the website. Now it’s paid, and the commentators suck.
Lol. Apple also axed local commentary, and was far more expensive than what came before it. Fuck. That!
Apple hired a bunch of prominent commentators from all across the sport. The broadcast quality was bested and they actually took an interest in the sport unlike ESPN. Bally’s (formerly the regional fox sports channels) was the only way to watch some teams, and Sinclair destroyed its market reach by
Apple is actually cheaper than what came before it. Previously to watch every game, you had to have ESPN 1&2, ESPN+(out of market only), Fox Sports 1&2, Univision, local Fox, and the regional channels (often Bally’s) and often there was no way to get replays on demand. That would easily run you $80/month. For $99/year ($79/year with an active Apple TV+ subscription) you get every regular season game, postseason, Leagues Cup, and Campeones Cup, replays, highlights, a red zone style nfl broadcast, plus a ton of extra content from the teams with zero blackouts. The only games not included are US Open Cup, CCL & CWC, and maybe some preseason matches and friendlies if any because MLS doesn’t hold those rights, USSF, CONCACAF, and FIFA do respectively.
Apple has raised the quality of MLS and made it accessible to everyone where Apple TV+ is available. You don’t not need an Apple device to watch it either.
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I’d pay $80/year extra to be able to watch all the F1 stuff live and on-demand.
Me too! I’m already subscribed to F1 TV Pro
The broadcast quality is fucking dogshit unless you’re a fan of one of a few select clubs. It’s biased and no longer has any local ties with the clubs. Austin FC used to broadcast their games locally for free on the website. Now it’s paid, and the commentators suck.
You can still listen to local broadcast audio if you select it