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Leagues Cup kicks off August 4th on Apple TV

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By: MacDailyNews
3 August 2026 at 18:00
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.
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.
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.
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Coming Soon: What’s Next on Apple TV and Apple Arcade in August 2026

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By: John Voorhees
3 August 2026 at 16:24

It’s a big sports month for Apple TV, starting with Apple Arcade, which goes all-in on football with Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition and Retro Bowl College+. On the Apple TV side, Ted Lasso returns for a fourth season, Formula 1 is coming out of its summer break, the MLS Leagues Cup begins, and MLB continues.

Let’s take a closer look.

Apple Arcade

Apple Arcade is adding two new games this month, both on Thursday, August 6, and both of them football games. That’s not a coincidence. The NFL and college football seasons are right around the corner, and these games offer great ways to get ready for both. They’re also part of a broader trend across Apple Arcade where sports games like NBA 2K26 and PGA TOUR Pro Golf, which also have continued receiving updates, have found a fan base.

Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition (Release Date: August 6)

Source: Apple.

Source: Apple.

The headliner this month is Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition, an all-new entry in EA’s long-running NFL franchise built specifically for Apple Arcade. The game includes Franchise and Quick Play modes, featuring current NFL player rosters and ratings that adapt to real-world performance. And as part of Arcade, the game cane be played across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro with controller support and no ads, paywalls, or in-app purchases.

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Retro Bowl College+ (Release Date: August 6)

Source: Apple.

Source: Apple.

I’m a huge fan of retro-style games of any kind, and Retro Bowl College+ looks like another winner. I love the game’s chunky pixel vibe and depth. You can choose to act as the head coach of any of 250 college teams, recruiting players, managing your school’s athletic budget, dealing with player drama, and more. Who knew an 8-bit game could be packed with this much style and story?

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Apple TV

Ted Lasso, Season Four (August 5, 2026)

It’s been three years since the Ted Lasso series finale, and it still holds a special spot in the hearts of many fans. This week, the show returns on Wednesdays with a 10-episode run, in which Ted comes back to Ricmond to coach a second-division women’s team. Other returning cast members include Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, and Jeremy Swift.

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Women in Blue, Season Two (August 12, 2026)

Women in Blue, Apple’s Spanish-language drama, returns August 12. Bárbara Mori’s character María is promoted to lieutenant and pulled into an investigation of a student’s death that stretches back to 1968. The season portrays María, Valentina, Gabina, and Ángeles’ fight against crime as they simultaneously endure corruption in their precinct. Episodes will be released weekly on Wednesdays through September 30.

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The Dynasty: UConn Huskies (August 21, 2026)

The Dynasty: UConn Huskies is a three-part docu-series covering 40 years of the most dominant college basketball program in history – one that eclipses teams like Duke, UNC, Kentucky, and UCLA. The series covers the career of famed coach Geno Auriemma, who led the Huskies women’s team to 12 national championships, more than any other team in NCAA Division I history. Directed by Matthew Hamachek and Erica Sashin, it pairs never-before-seen footage with in-depth access to players and coaches as it explores UConn’s extraordinary legacy.

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Stillwater, Season Five (August 21, 2026)

Stillwater returns August 21 with five episodes that will all drop the same day. Based on Jon J Muth’s “Zen” books, the kids’ series follows siblings Karl, Addy, and Michael and their neighbor Stillwater, a wise panda voiced by James Sie who helps them work through everyday problems with stories and humor.

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Dark Matter, Season Two (August 28, 2026)

Blake Crouch’s multidimensional sci-fi thriller Dark Matter returns for 10 more episodes on August 28. Season two picks up with the Dessen family settling into a quiet, seemingly safe life, until they’re sent running again. Jason’s obsession with the Box deepens, and Daniela’s paranoia threatens their relationship. Meanwhile, Amanda and Ryan try to find their way home, and Blair races to stop Leighton from building what he thinks is a perfect world.

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Sports

Formula 1: Dutch Grand Prix (August 21–23, 2026)

Formula 1 comes back from its summer break at Zandvoort for Round 12, and it’s a sprint weekend, which will be a busy three days. Practice 1 and the Sprint Qualifying run on Friday, August 21 are free, followed by the Sprint and Qualifying rounds on Saturday, August 22. Then, the Grand Prix itself is on Sunday, August 23.

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Friday Night Baseball

Apple’s weekly doubleheader continues every Friday in August on Apple TV, with no local blackout restrictions and coverage in 60 countries and regions:

August 14 is the highlight, with a Cardinals–Cubs matinee followed by a rematch of last year’s Yankees–Blue Jays Division Series. August 28 is nearly as good, with the Red Sox facing the Yankees while the Mariners and Blue Jays revisit last year’s Championship Series.

Leagues Cup and MLS

Beginning August 4, the Liga MX clubs face off against 18 MLS clubs for the Leagues Cup. Phase One is 54 matches in nine days, from August 4–13, with quarterfinals August 25–27. This is the first edition to include matches in Mexico, and every match is on Apple TV. The MLS regular season games continue alongside the Cup, with midweek Leagues Cup games followed by weekend MLS matches.

That’s it for August. I’m personally looking forward to Ted Lasso and playing Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition.

If you’re a Club MacStories Plus or Premier member, drop by the TV and Movies channel in Discord to chat about what you’re looking forward to from Apple TV this month, and be sure to listen to MacStories Unwind, where Federico and I cover some of these shows and games, along with our other media recommendations, every week.

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