EA Sports FC Mobile will offer select soccer matches for free streaming within the app.

      EA Sports has collaborated with Major League Soccer (MLS) to stream four chosen live matches through EA Sports FC Mobile via the in-game FCM TV portal at no cost. These matches will be broadcast simultaneously with the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, and viewers using the app will receive in-game currency and a one-month free trial to the MLS Season Pass.

      Two matches are scheduled for May and two for September. The first match takes place on Saturday, May 10, between LA Galaxy and the New York Red Bulls at 7:30 PM ET, allowing players to simulate each match-up in-game prior to the live airing. Compete between the two teams and see who prevails in reality, or simply enjoy the rewards by watching the game.

      The second match is on May 17 featuring Atlanta United FC against the Philadelphia Union, again at 7:30 PM ET. The match dates and pairs for the September games will be announced later in the year.

      In 2023, Apple secured a 10-year rights agreement with MLS, though viewership has not met expectations, with even pickleball attracting more viewers. MLS hopes this partnership will alter that trend. “This collaboration with EA SPORTS and Apple TV highlights MLS’s dedication to innovation, boundary-pushing, and fan-focused experiences,” stated Camilo Durana, Executive VP at Major League Soccer. “By offering select live MLS Season Pass matches on EA SPORTS FC Mobile, we are reaching new digital audiences globally and expanding our engagement with fans.”

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