Calling all soccer fans! DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS is the nationwide provider for MLS Season Pass, a game-changing subscription service developed by Apple and Major League Soccer for commercial venues. Through this partnership, DIRECTV broadcasts the best moments from all MLS clubs to its extensive network of restaurants, bars, hotel lounges, retail stores, and more, using their existing satellite infrastructure, throughout the 2024 MLS season.
The 2024 MLS season began on February 21, which means soccer enthusiasts are already gathering at their favorite bars and restaurants to catch MLS matches and comprehensive coverage offered through DIRECTV’s MLS Season Pass. With the DIRECTV Sports Bar Finder app, accessible on the App Store, it’s easier than ever for fans to find establishments that broadcast the MLS season—including yours!
How to watch MLS on DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS
MLS Season Pass games are accessible on DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS channels 9475-9490.
You can also access MLS Season Pass via the Apple TV app, which now boasts the most extensive and user-friendly content selection in MLS history. This includes all MLS and Leagues Cup matches, as well as numerous MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT games throughout the season.
Key dates in the 2024 MLS season
Check out the dates for the biggest matches of the 2024 MLS season, so your establishment can be sure to bring in crowds with MLS on DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS.
Regular season begins
Date: February 21
Kickoff: 8pm ET
The regular season began February 21, with Inter Miami CF defeating Real Salt Lake 2-0.
El Tráfico at the Rose Bowl
Date: July 4
Kickoff: 10:30pm ET
For the second season in a row, LA Galaxy and LAFC will battle it out at El Tráfico (also known as the Los Angeles Derby) at the Rose Bowl. Last year’s El Tráfico showdown, which was also on the 4th of July, set an all-time MLS attendance record—a whopping 82,110 fans came out to enjoy the match.
MLS Cup Rematch
Date: July 13
Kickoff: 10:30 ET
This year, LAFC will face Columbus Crew at BMO Stadium for a rematch of MLS Cup 2023. Columbus will enter the match as the reigning champions—but will they be able to defend their title?
MLS All-Star Game (New Date)
Date: July 24
Kickoff: TBA
Hosted in Columbus at Lower.com Field, the 2024 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target will be a match to remember. The 2024 MLS All-Star Game opponent who will face off against Columbus Crew will be announced at a later date.
Leagues Cup break
Date: July 26 – August 25
Kickoff: Various (check schedule)
Featuring all LIGA MX and MLS teams, Leagues Cup is a World Cup-like club competition returning this summer with a month-long break in domestic matches.
Decision Day 2024
Date: Begins October 19
Kickoff: 6pm ET (Eastern Conference matches), 9 pm ET (Western Conference matches)
The final matchday of the regular season is October 19—and it’s a big deal. Soccer fans across the nation will tune in to see which teams make the MLS Cup playoffs.
Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs
Date: December 7
Kickoff: TBA
The final day of the postseason culminates with the highly anticipated MLS Cup 2024. Whichever finalist has the better regular-season record gets to host this grand finale of MLS—and fans nationwide will tune in to watch it all go down.
Full 2024 schedule
Be sure to check out the MLS website or DIRECTV Sports Schedule to see when all the games will be broadcast this season, and get ready for customers to come flocking into your establishment to tune into the MLS season!