Entertainment
Apple TV partners with Yahoo Sports for free alternate sports streams
Yahoo Sports will broadcast two full MLS matches and the first two innings of two MLB games to direct viewers to Apple TV.
The short version
- Apple TV and Yahoo Sports agreed to stream free alternate broadcasts for four sporting events over the next two months.
- The arrangement covers two complete Major League Soccer matches and the first two innings of two Major League Baseball games.
- The alternate streams will be hosted by Yahoo Sports podcast personalities on Yahoo platforms and will direct viewers to subscribe to Apple TV.
Key facts
- The partnership includes free alternate broadcasts on Yahoo Sports' website and app for two Major League Soccer games and two Major League Baseball games.[Variety]
- For the selected MLB matchups, Yahoo Sports will only broadcast the first two innings before prompting viewers to move to Apple TV for the full game.[Variety]
- The MLB schedule includes Detroit at Cleveland on Sept. 4 and Philadelphia at the New York Mets on Sept. 18, with commentary from Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman.[Variety]
- The MLS broadcasts will cover two full matches—the Campeones Cup on Sept. 16 and Inter Miami CF against FC Cincinnati on Oct. 28—hosted by Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco.[Variety]