Apple TV to Broadcast Live MLS Match Exclusively on iPhone 17 Pro
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Apple TV will present a live Major League Soccer (MLS) match captured entirely on iPhone 17 Pro cameras this Saturday. The broadcast of LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo FC marks the first time the device will be used to shoot the entirety of a major professional live sporting event. Apple has been integrating iPhones into its sports production workflow since 2025.
Facts First
- Apple TV will broadcast a live MLS match exclusively on iPhone 17 Pro on May 23.
- The LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo FC match is the first major professional live sporting event shot entirely with the device.
- Crew members will use 15 iPhone 17 Pros positioned throughout the stadium for various angles.
- Apple has used iPhones in live sports broadcasts for MLB and MLS since September 2025.
- The iPhone 17 Pro features pro-level video capabilities including three 48-megapixel cameras and Apple Log 2.
What Happened
Apple TV will present a live Major League Soccer (MLS) match captured exclusively on iPhone 17 Pro cameras on Saturday, May 23. The broadcast of LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo FC marks the first time an iPhone 17 Pro will be used to shoot the entirety of a major professional live sporting event broadcast. Crew members will use 15 iPhone 17 Pros positioned throughout the venue to shoot team warmups, player introductions, in-net goal angles, and crowd scenes. Apple first incorporated the iPhone into a live sports broadcast workflow on September 26, 2025, during a Major League Baseball (MLB) 'Friday Night Baseball' game, using it for select moments and cinematic footage. The company has since used iPhones as part of its regular production rotation for 'Friday Night Baseball' and MLS broadcasts throughout the 2026 season and expanded their use to the MLS Cup in 2025.
Why this Matters to You
For viewers, this broadcast may offer a unique visual perspective, as the compact iPhone cameras could be placed in locations traditional broadcast cameras cannot easily reach, potentially providing more immersive and creative angles of the action. The use of consumer-grade technology for professional production could signal a future where high-quality video creation becomes more accessible, which might eventually influence the tools available for your own creative projects or the equipment used by local news and event videographers.
What's Next
The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. PT on May 23 and will stream live on Apple TV. This event occurs during the final weekend of MLS play before the regular season pauses for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America. The success of this exclusive iPhone broadcast could lead Apple to further integrate the technology into its sports production, potentially using it for more angles or even entire broadcasts in the future.