Apple TV to capture MLS match entirely on iPhone
May 22, 2026 11.08 Europe/London By Julian Clover


Apple TV will use iPhone 17 Pro to capture an entire live Major League Soccer match for the first time.

The LA Galaxy vs Houston Dynamo FC fixture will stream live on Apple TV on Saturday, May 23 from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

Apple said the production marks the first time iPhone has been used to capture the entirety of a major professional live sporting event broadcast.

The iPhone 17 Pro cameras will be used throughout the match, including team warmups, player introductions, in-net goal angles and stadium atmosphere shots.

Apple first used iPhone in a live sports workflow during a Friday Night Baseball game in September 2025, capturing selected moments and in-stadium footage. It later expanded the use of iPhone across MLS Cup 2025 and regular Apple sports productions.

The iPhone 17 Pro features 3 48MP Fusion cameras and supports pro video features including Apple Log 2, which will be used in the MLS broadcast.

Apple said the smaller form factor of iPhone allows cameras to be positioned throughout the venue to deliver new angles and bring viewers closer to the action.