The 2024 Leagues Cup is set to be easily accessible to fans across the United States as it continues to grow its audience. This tournament, a collaboration between MLS (Major League Soccer) and Liga MX (Mexico’s top football league), aims to become the leading cup competition in North America.
In its second year using its current format, the Leagues Cup features teams from both U.S. and Mexican clubs competing in a knockout-style tournament. Last year, the competition gained major attention when Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to their first-ever trophy after joining the team. This year, Messi is dealing with an injury, but Inter Miami will keep pushing forward to defend their title, with or without him.
Fans can watch all the matches through a subscription to the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. However, many games will also be available for free, as both leagues are making a significant number of matches accessible without a paywall, giving fans plenty of opportunities to enjoy the action.
How to watch the 2024 Leagues Cup on Apple TV
Fans around the world can follow every moment of the 2024 Leagues Cup on the MLS Season Pass available through Apple TV. The pass covers all 77 matches, from the opening game on July 26 to the final on August 25.
Currently, Apple TV is offering a special deal on the MLS Season Pass for new subscribers, with a 50% discount to mark the halfway point of the season. For those who are not yet Apple TV+ subscribers, the pass is priced at $14.99 per month or $49 for the remainder of the season. If you already have an active Apple TV+ subscription, you can get the pass for $12.99 per month or $39 for the season.
In addition, some matches will be broadcast on cable TV in the U.S. Fox Sports holds the English-language rights for select games, which will mainly be shown on FS1. For Spanish-speaking viewers, certain matches will be available on UniMas and Univision.
If you prefer streaming, you can watch these cable broadcasts on Fubo USA, which is offering a free trial for new users.
Leagues Cup matches available for free on Apple TV
Just like with regular season games, Apple TV will offer some matches from the 2024 Leagues Cup for free throughout the tournament.
For the Round of 32, certain games will be available to watch on MLS Season Pass without needing a subscription. The full schedule for games on Friday, August 9 hasn’t been released yet, so there might be additional free streaming options for that day.
Matches that air on Fox and UniMas can also be streamed on Fubo, which is providing a free trial for new users.
| Date | Time (ET) | Stage | Match | Location | TV/Stream |
| Wed, Aug. 7 | 10:30 p.m. | Round of 32 | LAFC vs. Austin FC | Los Angeles, CA | MLS Season Pass |
| Wed, Aug. 7 | 10:30 p.m. | Round of 32 | Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Pumas | British Colombia, Canada | MLS Season Pass |
| Thu, Aug. 8 | 9 p.m. | Round of 32 | Tigres vs. Pachuca | Austin, TX | MLS Season Pass |
| Thu, Aug. 8 | 11 p.m. | Round of 32 | San Jose Earthquakes vs. Necaxa | San Jose, CA | MLS Season Pass |
For now, the remaining matches in the 2024 Leagues Cup can only be watched by subscribers of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
As the knockout stages progress and the schedule is finalized, the league will announce which matches from each round will be available for free. Keep an eye out for updates to see which games you can catch without a subscription as the tournament unfolds.