iPhone 17 Pro Will Make Sports History This Weekend
Apple will use the iPhone 17 Pro to capture the entirety of a Major League Soccer match this weekend, marking a historic first for live sports broadcasting. The match between LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo FC will be streamed live on Apple TV, showcasing the iPhone's capabilities in delivering high-quality video. This event follows Apple's previous use of the iPhone 17 Pro for select moments in a Major League Baseball game, further establishing its role in sports media.
- ▪The iPhone 17 Pro will capture the entire Major League Soccer match this Saturday.
- ▪This is the first time an iPhone will be used for a complete professional sports broadcast.
- ▪Apple TV subscribers can stream the match live without needing a separate MLS Season Pass.
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iPhone 17 Pro Will Make Sports History This WeekendThursday May 21, 2026 7:32 am PDT by Joe RossignolApple today announced that this Saturday's Major League Soccer match between the LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo FC will be captured entirely with the iPhone 17 Pro. Apple said this will mark the first time an iPhone will be used to capture the entirety of a major professional live sporting event broadcast, rather than studio cameras, so the iPhone 17 Pro will make sports history this weekend. "iPhone 17 Pro will capture live footage throughout the match, including team warmups on the pitch, player introductions, in-net goal angles, and the atmosphere inside the stadium," said Apple.
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