MLS Cup delivers strong audience for Messi’s win despite college football competition
The league says Saturday's MLS Cup drew 4.6 million viewers globally.
The league says Saturday's MLS Cup drew 4.6 million viewers globally.
The league says its postseason matches are averaging 711,000 viewers across linear and streaming, up 23%.
A schedule change is "still on the table" for 2027.
Just two of Lionel Messi's games will appear on linear television this season.
The game serves as a reminder of just how disappointing it is for fans that 94% of Messi's MLS games air on Apple TV.
Fox and FS1 will combine to air 34 regular-season matches a year, plus eight playoff matches and the MLS Cup.
LAFC's shootout win over the Philadelphia Union drew large viewership numbers.
Byington, Slaton and Witham will call the D.C. United-New England Revolution match Sunday.