How to watch MLS Playoffs: Live stream Round 1 anywhere
The MLS Playoffs are underway, and we'll show you how to watch the matches from anywhere.
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Now that the regular season and Wild Card matches are out of the way, the MLS Playoffs are officially underway. We've compiled everything you need to know about how to watch the MLS Playoffs, including live streaming info for upcoming Round 1 games.
The opening fixtures of the playoffs see 16 teams compete to advance to the Conference Semifinals. Round 1 is a best-of-three series that will run from October 25 to November 9. Four teams have been eliminated so far, and eight will go to a definitive Game 3 later this week, including a highly anticipated winner-take-all Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United match.
The remaining teams will compete in the Conference Semifinals from November 23 to 24, and then the final four will enter the Conference Finals from November 30 to December 1. The MLS Cup is scheduled for December 7 and will formally close out the season. The Columbus Crew won the MLS Cup last year 2-1 in a match against Los Angeles FC, although they were eliminated by the New York Red Bulls in Round 1 this year.
Below, you'll find everything you need to know about how to watch the MLS Playoffs. If you're looking for a full list of Round 1 matches, scroll to the bottom of this page, where we break down all Game 1 and 2 match-ups and what time you can expect to see them.
How to watch MLS Playoffs in the US
The MLS Playoffs, including tonight's Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United match, will be available through MLS Season Pass, which currently costs $9.99. This is a reduced rate from what it would be at the start of the regular season. Now that the league is out of the regular season, the Playoffs are also available with a standard Apple TV Plus subscription, which also costs $9.99/month. You'd need to get the MLS Season Pass in the regular season, but if you already have Apple TV Plus right now, you should be all set for the remaining matches in 2024. The opening Inter Miami game will be shown for free.
How to watch MLS Playoffs in the UK & 100+ countries
The MLS Season Pass is the answer to all of your MLS needs in more than 100 countries, including the UK and Canada. Prices vary from region to region, so you should check the exact listings before subscribing. In the UK, Canada, and some other countries, the rest of the season is also just available with a standard Apple TV Plus subscription (like it is in the US), so there's a chance you won't even have to subscribe to anything new to catch the Playoffs.
Do you need Apple TV Plus to get the MLS Season Pass?
No, you don't need Apple TV Plus to get the MLS Season Pass. You can sign up for the MLS Season Pass without an existing Apple TV Plus account, but Apple TV Plus subscribers will receive a reduced rate of the MLS Season Pass during the regular season. Now that the regular season is over and only the playoffs remain, an Apple TV Plus account will also grant you access to all the playoff matches available through the MLS Season Pass.
How to watch MLS Playoffs from anywhere
Traveling away from home and still hoping to keep up with the Playoffs? A VPN (virtual private network) will enable you to change your device's virtual location so that you can access your usual apps and subscription services from anywhere. The user-friendly ExpressVPN is our favorite option and includes a 30-day money-back guarantee, as well as some other perks, which we outline in our ExpressVPN review.
MLS Playoffs Round 1 broadcast schedule
Game 1
- Inter Miami CF vs. Atlanta United on October 25 at 8:30 p.m. ET
- LA Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids on October 26 at 11 p.m. ET
- Orlando City SC vs. Charlotte FC on October 27 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- LAFC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps on October 27 at 9:45 p.m. ET
- FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC on October 28 at 6:45 p.m. ET
- Seattle Sounders FC vs. No. 5 Houston Dynamo FC on October 28 at 9 p.m. ET
- Columbus Crew vs. New York Red Bulls on October 29 at 6:45 p.m. ET
- Real Salt Lake vs. Minnesota United FC on October 29 at 9 p.m. ET
Game 2
- Charlotte FC vs. Orlando City SC on November 1 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Colorado Rapids vs. LA Galaxy on November 1 at 9:30 p.m. ET
- New York City FC vs. FC Cincinnati on November 2 at 5 p.m. ET
- Atlanta United vs. Inter Miami CF on November 2 at 7 p.m. ET
- Minnesota United FC vs. Real Salt Lake on November 2 at 9 p.m. ET
- New York Red Bulls vs. Columbus Crew on November 3 at 4:30 p.m. ET
- Houston Dynamo FC vs. Seattle Sounders on November 3 at 6:30 p.m. ET
- Vancouver Whitecaps vs. LAFC on November 3 at 8:45 p.m. ET
Game 3
- LAFC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps on November 8 at 10:30 p.m. ET
- FC Cincinnati vs. New York City on November 9 at 4 p.m. ET
- Orlando City SC vs. Charlotte FC on November 9 at 6 p.m. ET
- Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United on November 9 at 8 p.m. ET
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