Messi and MLS Season Pass may be coming to China

Apple’s MLS Season Pass could very well soon be available for soccer fans in China. The streaming service is the current home of Major League Soccer here in North America. The top flight previously agreed to a 10-year, $2.5 billion deal to exclusively broadcast all MLS and Leagues Cup games.

MLS Season Pass is currently accessible in a plethora of countries around the world. Nevertheless, China is not one of these nations at the moment. This, however, could change in the coming months according to a new report. The Information claims that Apple hasn’t launched any subscription or media services in China since 2017 because “it has faced rising government restrictions on its existing businesses, such as iCloud.”

The news outlet goes on to add that Apple is now pursuing ways to launch its content services, such as Apple TV+, in China. Apple TV+ is not exactly the same as MLS Season Pass, but they are closely related. If Apple does extend into China shortly, MLS Season Pass would certainly be involved in the move.

Apple looking to expand business as iPhone sales plummet

While the streaming service is not currently available in China, Apple does currently sell their iPhones in the country. Despite being the second-largest market in the world behind the United States, iPhone sales have fallen dramatically in recent months. Bloomberg recently reported that shipments of the smartphone to China were down 33% compared to the previous year.

As a result of falling phone sales, Apple would love to create additional revenue in the lucrative Chinese market. Despite the previous concerns, launching Apple TV+, as well as MLS Season Pass, in China would unquestionably give the tech company a significant financial boost.

China’s overall population has surpassed 1.4 billion and much like the U.S., soccer is growing in the Asian nation. It was reported back in 2020 that 600 million people in China watched the English Premier League. The opportunity…

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Author : Chris Moore

Publish date : 2024-04-02 15:01:02

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