How to Watch MLS and Soccer Without Cable in 2025

Soccer streaming in the United States has undergone dramatic changes as leagues have signed deals with streaming platforms rather than traditional cable networks. MLS, the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and other major leagues each have different broadcasting arrangements, making the landscape complicated but ultimately favorable for cord-cutters. Here is where to find every major soccer competition.

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV Plus

Major League Soccer made one of the boldest moves in sports broadcasting by partnering exclusively with Apple TV for all league matches. MLS Season Pass costs roughly fifteen dollars per month or ninety-nine dollars per year as a standalone subscription. Apple TV Plus subscribers get a discounted rate. Every single MLS match, including playoffs, is available live and on demand with no blackouts, which is a revolutionary departure from the blackout-plagued traditional sports broadcasting model.

The production quality is excellent, with pre-match and post-match coverage, multiple camera angles, and a growing team of commentators. The no-blackout policy means local fans can watch their home team without needing a separate regional sports network, which was the primary frustration of MLS viewing before the Apple deal.

Premier League on Peacock and NBC

The English Premier League, the most-watched soccer league in America, splits its coverage between NBC (free with antenna), USA Network (available through live TV streaming services), and Peacock. Peacock Premium at roughly eight dollars per month carries the largest number of Premier League matches, with most non-televised fixtures streaming exclusively on the platform. The biggest matches air on NBC broadcast or USA Network, which are included in YouTube TV, Hulu Live TV, and other live streaming services.

La Liga on ESPN Plus

Spanish football’s top flight, featuring Barcelona and Real Madrid, streams on ESPN Plus at roughly eleven dollars per month. The service carries every La Liga match along with a growing library of other soccer content from leagues around the world.

Serie A on Paramount Plus

Italian football streams on Paramount Plus at roughly six dollars per month for the Essential plan. The platform carries Serie A matches along with Champions League group stage and select knockout matches. For fans of Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus, and Napoli, Paramount Plus provides comprehensive coverage.

Champions League and Europa League

UEFA Champions League coverage is split between Paramount Plus and TNT. Paramount Plus carries most matches, while select matches air on TNT through live TV streaming services. The Europa League and Conference League also stream primarily on Paramount Plus.

International Competitions

FIFA World Cup qualifiers and tournaments have historically aired across Fox and Telemundo, both accessible with an over-the-air antenna. The FIFA Club World Cup has explored streaming partnerships, and the landscape continues to evolve as FIFA experiments with distribution models.

Free and Budget Options

For budget-conscious soccer fans, the combination of an over-the-air antenna (for NBC Premier League matches and Fox international soccer) with a Peacock subscription (roughly eight dollars for additional Premier League matches) provides substantial soccer coverage for minimal cost. Adding ESPN Plus at eleven dollars covers La Liga and additional competitions.

Many international leagues offer their own streaming services at competitive prices. Liga MX matches stream through various platforms, and Bundesliga coverage is available through ESPN Plus. The fragmentation means no single service covers everything, but the total cost is typically well below what a cable sports package would charge.

The Optimal Soccer Setup

Dedicated MLS fan: Apple TV MLS Season Pass (ninety-nine dollars per year) covers everything with no blackouts.

Premier League fan: Peacock Premium (eight dollars per month) plus an antenna for NBC broadcasts covers most matches. Add a live TV streaming service for USA Network games.

Multi-league fan: ESPN Plus (La Liga, Bundesliga, additional leagues) plus Paramount Plus (Serie A, Champions League) plus Peacock (Premier League) totals roughly twenty-five dollars per month and covers the four biggest European leagues plus MLS.

For more sports streaming options, check out our guides to watching Formula 1 without cable and watching NFL without cable.