Key Takeaways
- Multiview works on any generation of Apple TV 4K, but not on older Apple TV HD models
- Three sports currently support multiview: MLB Friday Night Baseball, MLS soccer, and Formula 1 racing
- MLS Season Pass is now bundled into the standard $12.99 Apple TV subscription with no blackouts
Watching sports in 2026 often means choosing between games. Your team plays at the same time as a must-watch F1 race, or two MLS matches overlap. Apple TV 4K's multiview feature solves this by letting you watch up to four live streams simultaneously on a single screen.
The feature launched in 2023 with MLS Season Pass and Friday Night Baseball. Since then, Apple has expanded it to include Formula 1, which the company began broadcasting in the US at the start of the 2026 season.
Which Apple TV Models Support Multiview?
You need an Apple TV 4K streaming box. Any generation of the 4K model works, including the original, second-gen, and the third-gen model released in 2022. The older Apple TV HD does not support multiview.
The third-gen Apple TV 4K runs on the A15 Bionic chip. Recent reports suggest Apple may be preparing an update soon, but the current hardware handles four simultaneous streams without issues.
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Which Sports Support Multiview?
Three sports currently work with multiview on Apple TV: MLB baseball, MLS soccer, and Formula 1 racing. Each has different limitations and features.
MLB Friday Night Baseball
Apple streams MLB games on Friday nights only. Most weeks include two games with enough overlap to watch both in multiview. You get the main feed for each game without alternate angles or dedicated cameras. Apple does let you switch to Home or Away team radio broadcasts instead of its own commentators. You can also add MLB Big Inning, Apple's studio show, to your multiview layout.
MLS Soccer
MLS is the most accessible sport for multiview on Apple TV. In 2026, Apple rolled MLS Season Pass into the standard Apple TV subscription at $12.99 per month. This means all MLS matches are included with no blackouts.
You can watch up to four games simultaneously, or combine live game feeds with MLS 360, Apple's studio show for real-time analysis.
Formula 1
Apple took over F1 broadcast rights in the US for the 2026 season. The service pipes in F1 TV streams and the Sky Sports feed for each grand prix. Unlike baseball, F1 on Apple TV offers alternate feeds. You can add driver-specific cameras, live timing, and track maps to your multiview layout alongside the main broadcast.
This makes multiview especially useful for F1 fans who want to track a specific driver while watching the main race coverage.
How to Enable Multiview
Enabling multiview requires opening a supported live event in the Apple TV app. Once the stream is playing, look for the multiview option in the playback controls. From there, you can add additional streams, swap audio sources, and rearrange your layout.
With tvOS 27, Apple refined the interface to allow faster switching between feeds. The update also improved integration of live statistics alongside video streams.
Multiview on Other Services
Apple TV isn't the only platform with multiview. YouTube TV offers similar functionality for live sports, letting subscribers watch multiple feeds on compatible devices. The approach varies by service, but the core concept is the same: split your screen and watch more at once.
What's Next for Apple TV Sports
Apple's strategy to bundle previously standalone subscriptions directly into the core TV app represents a shift in how streaming sports reach viewers. The company has consolidated MLS into its base subscription and secured exclusive F1 rights in the US. HackerNews discussions have focused on this as a move to consolidate the fragmented streaming market.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does multiview work on Apple TV HD?
No. Multiview requires an Apple TV 4K. Any generation of the 4K model works, but the older Apple TV HD does not support the feature.
Is MLS Season Pass still a separate subscription?
No. As of 2026, MLS Season Pass is included in the standard Apple TV subscription at $12.99 per month. All MLS matches are available with no blackouts.
Can I watch more than four streams at once?
No. Apple TV 4K multiview supports a maximum of four simultaneous live streams.
Does multiview work for all sports on Apple TV?
No. Currently, only MLB Friday Night Baseball, MLS soccer, and Formula 1 support multiview. Other content on Apple TV does not include this feature.
Can I use multiview for F1 driver cameras?
Yes. F1 on Apple TV offers alternate feeds including driver-specific cameras, live timing, and track maps. You can add these to your multiview layout alongside the main broadcast.
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