E cá estamos nós com mais uma oferta do Apple TV para que novos assinantes (e ex-assinantes qualificados) tenham a oportunidade de testar o serviço por um mês gratuitamente.
Embora esse tipo de iniciativa pinte ocasionalmente sem uma causa especial, a oferta parece estar vinculada a uma ação com o game de futebol da EA Sports FC Mobile (ainda que não seja necessário ter qualquer vínculo com o jogo para resgatar o teste).
A página faz menção aos jogos da Major League Soccer (MLS), que passaram a ser contemplados por padrão no serviço da Apple (ou seja, sem custos adicionais) a partir deste ano, fruto de um acordo estabelecido entre a liga estadunidense e a Maçã em 2022. A notícia chegou na mesma época em que se descobriu que o acordo entre as partes seguirá até 2029, três anos antes da previsão original de encerramento do contrato — em 2032.
No mês passado, a Electronic Arts chegou a anunciar uma parceria com a Maçã relacionada ao Desafio de Habilidades All-Star e à Partida All-Star da MLS — eventos ocorridos nos dias 28 e 29 de julho, respectivamente. Embora essas datas já tenham obviamente passado, a oferta continuará de pé até 31 de dezembro de 2026, o que significa que usuários ainda têm mais algum tempo para iniciar o teste.
Caso você nunca tenha utilizado o streaming da Apple (ou mesmo se você já foi assinante no passado), vale checar a disponibilidade do teste, que pode ser resgatado clicando aqui.
O Apple TV está disponível no aplicativo Apple TV em mais de 100 países e regiões, seja em iPhones, iPads, Apple TVs, Macs, dispositivos Android, smart TVs ou online — além de também estar em aparelhos como Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast com Google TV, consoles PlayStation e Xbox. O serviço custa R$29,90 por mês, com um período de teste gratuito de 7 dias. Por tempo limitado, quem comprar e ativar um novo iPhone, iPad, Apple TV ou Mac ganha 3 meses do Apple TV. Ele também faz parte do pacote de assinaturas da empresa, o Apple One.
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All 62 Leagues Cup matches will stream live on Apple TV, the only place fans in more than 100 countries and regions can watch every match.
Building on the momentum of a landmark year for soccer in North America, Leagues Cup — the Concacaf-sanctioned competition featuring 18 clubs from Major League Soccer (MLS) and 18 clubs from Liga MX — kicks off tomorrow, August 4. Apple TV subscribers in more than 100 countries and regions can watch all 62 Leagues Cup matches.
The fourth edition of the annual competition between MLS and Liga MX once again brings together top clubs from both leagues in a unique format that guarantees interleague matchups through the quarterfinals. For the first time, the tournament will also include four Phase One matches in Mexico.
Qualified clubs from each league will compete for the Leagues Cup trophy and one of three berths in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup, awarded to the champion, runner-up, and third-place finisher. The Leagues Cup Champion will also earn a direct berth into the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16, putting the club on the path to FIFA’s premier international club competitions, including the FIFA Club World Cup.
Defending champion Seattle Sounders open their title defense against reigning Concacaf Champions Cup winner Toluca FC on August 5 at 7 p.m. PT at Estadio Nemesio Díez, after capturing their first Leagues Cup title with a 3-0 victory over Inter Miami CF in the 2025 final. The 2026 tournament will also feature several global stars making their Leagues Cup debuts, including France’s Antoine Griezmann (Orlando City SC), Poland’s Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire), and Brazil’s Casemiro (Inter Miami CF), who enters the competition following his third FIFA World Cup campaign.
Eighteen qualified clubs from each league will compete for the Leagues Cup trophy, including Inter Miami CF, which take on Atlético de San Luis on August 5.
How to Watch on Apple TV
Apple TV subscribers in more than 100 countries and regions can watch every Leagues Cup match in one place, with commentary in English, Spanish, and French where available. Subscribers can enjoy exclusive on-demand Leagues Cup content and a comprehensive and accessible lineup of complimentary programming, including Leagues Cup Countdown and Leagues Cup Wrap-Up in English, and Leagues Cup La Previa and Leagues Cup El Resumen in Spanish.
Apple TV’s Leagues Cup broadcasts will once again feature Club América legend and former Mexico national team captain Pável Pardo alongside former Mexico national team striker Francisco “Kikín” Fonseca, both returning as analysts for the tournament.
In addition to live sports, Apple TV offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all of a user’s favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut.
More Ways to Enjoy Leagues Cup
Fans can follow every moment of Leagues Cup with Apple Sports, the free iPhone app that makes it easy to stay up to date throughout the tournament. Get live scores, real-time stats, standings, and upcoming match schedules, plus dive into play-by-play updates, team statistics, and visual lineup formations. With a tap, fans can also jump directly to the Apple TV app to find matches live.
Apple Music is getting fans geared up for the game with curated warm-up playlists from some of the stars of MLS, including a refreshed mix from Real Salt Lake’s Diego Luna.
In Apple Maps, fans can explore Maps Guides to every stadium where MLS clubs play to learn more about the history, unique features, and supporter traditions of the stadiums at the epicenter of soccer culture in North America.
In the Apple News app, fans can follow the dedicated Leagues Cup hub to read the latest stories, plus see scores and standings. And by signing up for the Apple News Sports newsletter, they can get personalized updates right in their inbox throughout the entire tournament.
Apple TV is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over one billion screens, including iPhone; iPad; Apple TV 4K; Apple Vision Pro; Mac; popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL, and others; Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices; Chromecast with Google TV; PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles; and at tv.apple.com, for $12.99 per month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. For a limited time, eligible customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K, or Mac can enjoy three months of Apple TV for free.
MacDailyNews Note: To see the complete 2026 Leagues Cup schedule, visit leaguescup.com.
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The Apple Sports app is now available in more than 170 countries and regions.
Apple has rolled out a timely update to its free Apple Sports app, adding support for seven additional soccer leagues from across Europe and Asia. The refresh comes just one day after the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Argentina defeated Spain in the final.
Version 4.2 of the iPhone-only app now includes the following leagues:
• Belgian Pro League (Belgium)
• Superliga (Denmark)
• Eredivisie (Netherlands)
• J1 League (Japan)
• Ekstraklasa (Poland)
• Scottish Premiership (Scotland)
• Swiss Super League (Switzerland)
In addition to the new league support, users can now view team formations for matches across most soccer leagues in the app. This feature provides a clearer look at starting lineups and tactical setups, enhancing the experience for fans who want deeper insights into games.
The Apple Sports app, first launched in 2024, has steadily broadened its soccer offerings in recent months. Earlier updates added content tied to the 2026 World Cup, including team groupings and national team tracking with real-time scores, stats, and Live Activities. The app already covers dozens of top leagues and tournaments across multiple regions.This latest expansion continues Apple’s push to make the app a comprehensive hub for sports scores, standings, and match details without requiring a subscription. It remains exclusive to iPhone and is rolling out now to users worldwide.
MacDailyNews Take: Fans have already begun commenting on the update via Apple’s App Store and social media, with some requesting further additions like U.S. lower-division leagues. As soccer’s global popularity continues to grow, especially in the wake of a record 48-team World Cup, Apple appears committed to keeping the app competitive with dedicated sports platforms. The update is available immediately via the App Store here.
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Major League Soccer resumes its regular season in July after a summer of international soccer.
Major League Soccer (MLS) returns to Apple TV tomorrow, July 16, as regular-season play resumes and the league welcomes fans back following a monthlong break for the FIFA World Cup.
Apple TV subscribers in more than 100 countries and regions can watch every MLS match with no blackouts. Subscribers also receive comprehensive coverage and analysis, exclusive content, and access to matches beyond the regular season, including the annual Leagues Cup tournament, Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup, MLS All-Star Game, and Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.
All 30 clubs return to action following the World Cup Final, with six marquee matchups scheduled across July 16 and 17. Highlights include the Cascadia Cup rivalry between the Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers, a Southern showdown between Nashville SC and Atlanta United FC, and the latest edition of El Tráfico featuring the LA Galaxy and Los Angeles Football Club.
Major League Soccer returns on July 16, with every match streaming live on Apple TV.
A record 45 MLS players, representing 22 clubs and 17 countries, participated in the 2026 World Cup, with many expected to return to their clubs this week as the league resumes regular-season play. Among them are eight players who represented the United States, including Vancouver Whitecaps FC midfielder Sebastian Berhalter, who helped the U.S. achieve its best group-stage finish at the World Cup. The group also includes Columbus Crew defender Steven Moreira, who started every match for Cape Verde as the Blue Sharks made an unforgettable run to the round of 32 in the nation’s first-ever World Cup, and nine Canadian internationals, led by Orlando City SC goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau, who played every minute of Canada’s historic tournament as the nation earned its first World Cup victory and advanced to the knockout stage for the first time.
Other MLS players also made history at the World Cup, led by soccer icon and Inter Miami CF captain Lionel Messi, who further cemented his legacy by becoming the tournament’s all-time leading scorer. Messi has scored eight goals while captaining Argentina in its pursuit of a second consecutive World Cup title.
New international stars add even more excitement to the MLS restart this summer. Antoine Griezmann, the decorated French international and 2018 World Cup champion, has joined Orlando City SC after spending 10 seasons with Spanish giant Atlético Madrid, where he became the club’s all-time leading scorer. Scottish goalkeeper Angus Gunn, who started all three of his nation’s World Cup matches, has joined the San Jose Earthquakes, while Polish striker and global soccer icon Robert Lewandowski signed with the Chicago Fire during the summer transfer window.
On July 16, Lewandowski will face longtime FC Bayern Munich teammate Thomas Müller, now with the Vancouver Whitecaps, when Chicago hosts Vancouver at Soldier Field. The matchup reunites one of soccer’s most prolific attacking duos, adding another marquee storyline to the MLS season. EA SPORTS FC Mobile players can watch the match live through a simulcast of Apple TV’s broadcast on FCM TV, the game’s in-app streaming platform. Eligible EA SPORTS FC 26 and EA SPORTS FC Mobile players can also get in-game access to a one-month free trial of Apple TV.
Stay Up to Date with Major League Soccer on Apple Sports
Fans can stay on top of the latest scores, stats, and standings for their favorite clubs throughout the MLS season on the free Apple Sports app for iPhone. Users can easily navigate between scores and upcoming matches; explore visual lineup formations, play-by-play information, and team stats; and tap to watch matches on the Apple TV app.
Apple Fitness+ Time to Walk with Thomas Müller
Time to Walk is an Apple Fitness+ audio experience for iPhone and Apple Watch, designed to help people walk more often by featuring guests who share stories, photos, and songs that have shaped their lives. The new episode invites listeners to walk with German soccer legend and Vancouver Whitecaps star Thomas Müller as he reflects on the hard work he put in before his career took off and shares why he welcomes the challenge of big life changes.
More Ways to Celebrate the Return of MLS
On Apple Music, fans can enjoy exclusive club- and player-curated selections, including a new Warm-Up Playlist for Real Salt Lake star Diego Luna. Fans can also look forward to more exclusive music content coming throughout the season, including playlists from Inter Miami’s Dayne St. Clair and Vancouver Whitecaps’ Sebastian Berhalter — fresh off their return from the World Cup. Explore the Sounds of MLS playlists on Apple Music at apple.co/AM-MLS.
Apple Maps users can explore dedicated Matchday Guides created by MLS clubs and city guides created by players to find recommendations for local restaurants to catch a game, explore city favorites, get detailed information about their stadiums, and more.
To mark the return of Major League Soccer, adidas will host a two-day celebration at the adidas Home of Soccer in Brooklyn, New York, on July 16 and 17, featuring watch parties, appearances by MLS players, an MLS jersey showcase, and additional fan experiences.
Apple TV offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all of a user’s favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut.
Commercial establishments now have multiple ways to bring Apple TV’s live sports portfolio to their patrons. With DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS, customers can also access Apple TV’s live sports programming at more than 300,000 sports bars, restaurants, hotels, and other commercial venues. EverPass offers commercial establishments access to Apple TV’s complete live sports portfolio — including every MLS match, Formula 1 in the U.S., and “Friday Night Baseball” — through its EverPass Core package.
MacDailyNews Note: Apple TV is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at tv.apple.com, for $12.99 per month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K or Mac can enjoy three months of Apple TV for free.
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John Sorochan, a turf scientist at the University of Tennessee, has led the yearslong, multimillion-dollar effort to develop perfect playing fields for the 2026 World Cup.
Alors que la Coupe du monde 2026 bat son plein, une autre compétition se prépare dans l'ombre : la RoboCup. Cette année, l'entreprise Booster Robotics frappe un grand coup en dévoilant les prouesses de son humanoïde T2, capable d’endommager un mur d'un simple tir au but.
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