Chicago Fire FC hits the road for the first time this season as they prepare to take on 2022 MLS Cup runners-up the Philadelphia Union this Saturday night at Subaru Park.
Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT, with broadcast coverage available via MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
Fans who may be looking to access MLS Season Pass for the first time ahead of tuning into the Fire's first away match this weekend can find some helpful info below:
What is MLS Season Pass?
MLS Season Pass is home to the all-new, unprecedented subscription service that is now available on the Apple TV app in more than 100 countries and regions. Fans can enjoy a wide variety of on-demand content that celebrates the action, excitement, and distinct culture of MLS, including content from MLS clubs, 2023 player profiles, the best league and club highlights from the 2022 season, full replays of classic matches, and documentary-style vignettes.
MLS Season Pass features every live MLS regular-season match, the entire Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, and Leagues Cup1 all in one place, with consistent match times and no blackouts — a first in live sports broadcasting. With an MLS Season Pass subscription, fans can enjoy every MLS match on billions of devices through the Apple TV app on Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, set-top boxes, and game consoles, as well as on the web at tv.apple.com.
How do I subscribe to MLS Season Pass?
Fans can subscribe to MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app for $14.99 per month during the season or $99 per season, and Apple TV+ subscribers can sign up at a special price of $12.99 per month or $79 per season.2
Fire Members can watch the entire MLS season — including the playoffs — on the Apple TV app as part of their 2023 membership. There are no blackouts or restrictions. The benefit is redeemable for one subscription per account, and you can share with up to five others using Apple Family Sharing.3 Members can click here to redeem their free MLS Season Pass now.
What do I get with my MLS Season Pass subscription?
With an MLS Season Pass subscription, fans can enjoy every MLS match on billions of devices through the Apple TV app on Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, set-top boxes, and game consoles, as well as on the web at tv.apple.com.
On match days, all the live and upcoming matches for the day will be prominently featured on MLS Season Pass, so fans can quickly see what they want to watch. On non-match days, fans can enjoy match previews, club sizzle videos to get pumped for the next showdown, highlights, replays, and more great content. As the season goes on, MLS Season Pass will feature weekly shows, match-winning goals, great saves, and other highlights from the week — all curated to highlight the best of the action across the entire league.
All matches will feature both English- and Spanish-language announcers, while matches involving Canadian teams will also offer commentary in French. Pregame shows and the postgame wrap-up will be available in English and Spanish. Fans in the US and Canada will also have the option to select their home team’s radio for broadcast audio on the Apple TV app where available.
Fans can visit mlssoccer.com/schedule to see the full 2023 MLS season schedule, including which matches are available for free on the Apple TV app during the first month. Additional free matches will be added regularly throughout the season.
Tune in Saturday night as the Chicago Fire kickoff against the Philadelphia Union at 6:30 p.m. CT on MLS Season Pass.
1This excludes Leagues Cup and Campeones Cup for viewers in Mexico.
2 To subscribe to MLS Season Pass, customers must update to iOS 16.2 or later, iPadOS 16.2 or later, tvOS 16.2 or later, and macOS Ventura. Fans around the world can enjoy MLS Season Pass in English, Spanish, or French where available, including closed captions.
3 Requires iCloud Family Sharing. See www.apple.com/family-sharing for more information.
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