The 2025 MLS Cup final between Inter Miami CF and Vancouver Whitecaps FC will be broadcast live on Apple TV in over 100 territories starting at 2:30 p.m. ET this Saturday, December 6. The match marks the culmination of Major League Soccer’s 30th season and promises to set new standards for live sports production with expanded camera coverage and innovative fan engagement features.
Inter Miami CF secured its first Eastern Conference title by defeating New York City FC 5-1, while Vancouver Whitecaps FC clinched the Western Conference Final with a 3-1 road victory over San Diego FC. The matchup also includes the first-ever meeting between international soccer stars Lionel Messi and Thomas Müller in an MLS game.
Apple TV will offer multiple ways to watch the championship match live, including through the Apple TV app on various devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, set-top boxes, gaming consoles, and web platforms. Additionally, the event will be broadcast live on a massive digital display in Times Square, New York City.
Key Specs
- Broadcast Platform: Apple TV (available on Apple devices, Android devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, set-top boxes, game consoles, and web at tv.apple.com)
- Match Details: Inter Miami CF vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- Date & Time: December 6, 2025, starting at 1:30 p.m. ET (pregame shows) with the match beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET
- Coverage Areas: Over 100 countries and regions
- Camera Coverage: More than 30 cameras, including goal robotic cameras, referee cam, dedicated ISO cams on coaches and players, and drone coverage
- Innovative Features: Live game footage captured using four iPhone 17 Pro Max devices positioned throughout Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Commentary: English commentary from Jake Zivin, Taylor Twellman, and Jillian Sakovits; Spanish commentary from Sammy Sadovnik, Diego Valeri, and Antonella González
- Pregame Shows: MLS Countdown and MLS La Previa (live from Chase Stadium)
- Postgame Shows: MLS Wrap-Up and MLS El Resumen (live from the venue)
- Fan Engagement: Free Apple Sports app for iPhone offering play-by-play information, team stats, lineup details, live betting odds, and Live Activities
The broadcast will feature more than 30 cameras, the highest number ever used in an MLS Cup, including goal robotic cameras, a referee cam, dedicated ISO cams on coaches and players, and drone coverage. This comprehensive setup aims to provide viewers with an unparalleled experience of the match.
A notable innovation for this year’s broadcast is the integration of live game footage captured using four iPhone 17 Pro Max devices strategically placed throughout Chase Stadium. This technology will bring fans closer to the action, offering a unique perspective that enhances the viewing experience. Additionally, the free Apple Sports app for iPhone will provide users with detailed play-by-play information, team stats, lineup details, live betting odds, and Live Activities, further enriching their engagement with the event.
Pregame shows MLS Countdown and MLS La Previa will kick off coverage at 1:30 p.m. ET, followed by postgame recap shows MLS Wrap-Up and MLS El Resumen, both broadcasting live from the venue. The match promises to be a historic moment for Major League Soccer, capping its 30th season with a first-time champion being crowned.
