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MLS Announces Broadcast Plans for the 2023 MLS Cup Presented by Audi

Match to Broadcast on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in More Than 100 Countries and Regions;

FOX, FOX Deportes, TSN, and RDS also to Air MLS Cup

NEW YORK, N.Y., December 6, 2023 – Major League Soccer has unveiled the broadcast details for the 2023 MLS Cup presented by Audi. The championship game, featuring the Columbus Crew against the defending champions Los Angeles FC, will be broadcast live from Lower.com Field in Columbus on December 9 at 4 p.m. eastern time.

For the first time ever, the MLS Cup will air on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, the unprecedented subscription service available in more than 100 countries and regions offering fans every MLS match in one convenient location with no blackouts and more dedicated coverage than ever before. MLS Season Pass coverage will begin at 3 p.m. ET with the pregame show “MLS Countdown”.

MLS Season Pass English and Spanish Broadcast Teams:

  • English commentary: Jake Zivin, Taylor Twellman, and Katie Witham.
  • Spanish commentary: Sammy Sadovnik, Eduardo Biscayart, and Antonella Gonzalez.

The broadcast will feature more than 20 cameras, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the match from various angles with unparalleled views and vantage points to catch all the action including four super-slow-motion cameras and a drone.

MLS Season Pass Studio Coverage:

  • The coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET with the pregame show "MLS Countdown" and “La Previa MLS.”
  • A post-game recap show, "MLS Wrap-Up" and “Resumen MLS” will also be available.
  • The English-language team includes Sacha Kljestan, Kaylyn Kyle, Liam McHugh, Andrew Wiebe, and Bradley Wright-Phillips.
  • The Spanish-language team comprises Tony Cherchi, Miguel Gallardo, and Diego Valeri.

Linear Broadcast Details – FOX, FOX Deportes, TSN and RDS:

  • MLS Cup will also be aired on FOX, FOX Deportes, TSN, and RDS.
  • FOX, TSN, and RDS will start their coverage at 4 p.m. ET
  • FOX Deportes will feature a pregame show at 3 p.m. ET and a postgame show.

For more information on the 2023 MLS Cup presented by Audi is available here.

ABOUT MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER:

Headquartered in New York City, Major League Soccer -- celebrating its 28th season in 2023 -- features 30 clubs throughout the United States and Canada, including a new expansion team in San Diego that will debut in 2025. All MLS, Leagues Cup,and select MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT matches can be watched through MLS Season Pass, available on the Apple TV app on Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, set-top boxes, and game consoles, and the web at tv.apple.com. MLS Season Pass will feature the most expansive and accessible lineup of programming ever for MLS fans. For more information about MLS, visit mlssoccer.com. For more information about the Apple TV app, visit apple.com/apple-tv-app.