Watch MLS in Asia for Free or Cheap

From 2026, MLS becomes much easier to follow globally: MLS and Apple confirmed that all MLS matches will be available to stream for Apple TV subscribers at no additional cost (the old standalone Season Pass model ends after 2025).

That raises a practical question for fans across Asia: Can you watch MLS legally for free, or at least at a low cost, in markets like Japan, South Korea, and the UAE?

This guide gives country-specific, official streaming links, realistic “free” options, and the cheapest legal path to watch every match.

Is there a completely free, legal way to watch every MLS match in Asia?

No. There is no legal service that streams the entire MLS season for free.

But you can watch MLS legally at low cost because:

• Apple TV is the full-league home from 2026, and

• Apple sometimes offers free featured matches or marquee events, depending on the schedule and market.

For anything “full season + every match,” the practical answer is Apple TV.

The best legal “free” options (limited)

Check Apple TV for occasional free matches

Apple TV pages commonly highlight that pricing and offers vary, and many markets include a free trial for new subscribers.
Free access to some MLS games can happen, but it’s not guaranteed week-to-week.

Where to look: the MLS hub inside Apple TV (link below).

B) Highlights and clips (free, but not full live games)

If you only need goals, recaps, and short highlights:

MLS official site: https://www.mlssoccer.com MLS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MLS

(These are legal and free, but they’re not full-match live streams.)

The cheapest legal way to watch ALL MLS matches (Japan, Korea, UAE, etc.)

From 2026, every MLS match is included in an Apple TV subscription.
So the “low-cost full access” question becomes: what does Apple TV cost in your country?

Official MLS hub (works globally; often localises)

https://tv.apple.com/channel/mls/tvs.sbd.7000

Read more:

- MLS 2026 Schedule Explained: Key Dates, World Cup Break, and What Fans Need to Know

- Full List of All 30 MLS Teams in 2026: Founding, Owners, Titles, Stars, and Season Outlook

- MLS 2026 Season Preview: Dates, World Cup Pause, Apple TV Changes, and What US Fans Should Watch

Country-by-country: Official streaming links + local pricing

Japan

Apple TV price (Japan): ¥900/month (after a free trial for new subscribers, per Apple TV Japan).

Official links (Japan):

Apple TV Japan: https://tv.apple.com/jp MLS hub: https://tv.apple.com/channel/mls/tvs.sbd.7000

Cheaper strategies that can apply in Japan

• Apple TV can be bundled via Apple One (bundle includes Apple TV).

• Apple also markets Apple TV access via Apple Music Student Plan in some regions (availability depends on your status and country rules).

South Korea

Apple TV price (South Korea): ₩6,500/month (after a free trial for new subscribers, per Apple TV Korea).

Official links (Korea):

Apple TV Korea: https://tv.apple.com/kr MLS hub: https://tv.apple.com/channel/mls/tvs.sbd.7000

Tip: If you don’t see MLS content immediately, search “MLS” inside the Apple TV app—availability and presentation can vary by region.

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Apple TV price (UAE): AED 27.99/month (after a free trial for new subscribers, per Apple TV UAE / Apple UAE).

Official links (UAE):

Apple TV UAE: https://tv.apple.com/ae Apple UAE Apple TV page: https://www.apple.com/ae/apple-tv/ MLS hub: https://tv.apple.com/channel/mls/tvs.sbd.7000

Low-cost angles

• Apple TV is also included within Apple One bundles (Apple notes starting prices for Apple One plans in UAE on its Apple TV page).

Bonus markets with strong streaming adoption

Singapore (SG)

Apple TV price (Singapore): S$13.98/month (Apple Singapore).

Apple TV Singapore: https://tv.apple.com/sg Apple SG Apple TV page: https://www.apple.com/sg/apple-tv/ MLS hub: https://tv.apple.com/channel/mls/tvs.sbd.7000

Hong Kong (HK)

Apple TV price (Hong Kong): HK$68/month (Apple Hong Kong).

Apple TV Hong Kong: https://tv.apple.com/hk Apple HK Apple TV page: https://www.apple.com/hk/en/apple-tv/ MLS hub: https://tv.apple.com/channel/mls/tvs.sbd.7000

Are there local TV channels or sports platforms carrying MLS?

In many Asian markets, MLS full-match rights are not typically packaged like UEFA or domestic leagues on local sports channels. From 2026, Apple’s model is explicit: MLS matches are available via Apple TV subscription.

If your goal is every match, treat Apple TV as the default solution.

Cost vs value snapshot (Asia, 2026)

Pricing and offers can vary (device promos, trials, bundles), but these are the official listed monthly prices on Apple’s local pages at the time of writing.

Cost vs value snapshot (Asia, 2026)

Smart, low-cost strategies that work across Asia

• Watch every week: subscribe to Apple TV in your country (full MLS access from 2026).

• Watch occasionally: look for Apple TV’s free trials/promos and any featured free matches; rely on official highlights in between.

• Already paying for Apple services: consider Apple One if it’s cheaper than separate subscriptions for you.

• If you travel or relocate: availability can depend on your account region and local service availability—Apple documents this at “Availability of Apple Media Services.”