Bad news for cable: A major sports league will stream exclusively on Apple TV

Enlarge / Major League Soccer is coming to Apple TV.

Today, Apple and Major League Soccer (MLS) announced that the Apple TV app will offer streaming video of every MLS match for the next 10 years.

Apple claims that viewers "around the world" can "watch all MLS, Leagues Cup, and select MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT matches in one place—without any local broadcast blackouts or the need for a traditional pay TV bundle."

This will all be part of a "new MLS streaming service" that will become available in early 2023, with matches offered up through 2032. It will offer both live and on-demand video.

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