Apple TV to live broadcast MLS match shot entirely on iPhone 17 Pro

Shannon Connellan· May 22, 2026 · 10:08 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 30 views

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Apple TV is set to broadcast a Major League Soccer match filmed entirely on the iPhone 17 Pro. The LA Galaxy will face off against Houston Dynamo FC on May 23, marking a first for live pro sports broadcasts using only iPhones. This initiative is part of Apple's strategy to enhance its presence in the live sports streaming market.

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▪The match will be streamed live from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
▪Only iPhone 17s with three 48-megapixel Fusion cameras will be used for filming.
▪Apple has previously used iPhones for select moments in other sports broadcasts.

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▪ Apple to broadcast MLS game shot entirely on 15 iPhones — Variety
▪ Apple plans to broadcast an MLS game on Saturday shot entirely on 15 iPhone 17 Pros, the first major live sports event to be captured using only smartphones (Todd Spangler/Variety) — Techmeme
▪ Apple will broadcast a Major League Soccer game captured entirely with iPhones — Engadget
▪ Apple TV to air first major live sporting event shot entirely on iPhone 17 Pro — 9to5Mac

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Home > Entertainment > TV Shows Apple TV to live broadcast MLS match shot entirely on iPhone 17 Pro It's a first. By Shannon Connellan Shannon Connellan Senior Editor Shannon Connellan is Mashable's Senior Editor, General Assignments, based in London. She has been Mashable's UK Editor (and still manages the illustrious UK team) and Australia Editor, but emotionally, she lives searching for Exit 8. A Tomatometer-approved critic, Shannon writes about entertainment, tech, social good, science, culture, and Australian horror, and loves to nerd out with movie stars, filmmakers, and TV creators. Read Full Bio on May 22, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers.

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