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Now that the regular season and Wild Card matches are out of the way, the MLS Playoffs officially begin. We've compiled everything you need to know about how to watch the MLS Playoffs, including free live streaming info for tonight's Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United match.

Atlanta United and the Vancouver Whitecaps slid into the final two slots in the Round 1 lineup for the 2024 MLS Playoffs during the Wild Card matches earlier this week. Vancouver will square off with LAFC on Sunday. But first, Atlanta will face the ultimate showdown against Inter Miami on Friday, a match that will officially kick off Round 1 of the MLS Playoffs, wherein 16 teams will compete to advance to the Conference Semifinals.

Round 1 is a best-of-three series that will run from October 25 to November 10 at the latest. The remaining teams will compete in the Conference Semifinals from November 23 to 24, and then the final four will enter the Conference Finals from November 30 to December 1. The MLS Cup is scheduled for December 7 and will formally close out the season.

Below, you'll find everything you need to know about how to watch the MLS Playoffs. If you're looking for a list of Round 1 matches, scroll to the bottom of this page, where we break down all Game 1 match-ups and what time you can expect to see them. The Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United match, which serves as the kickoff to the Playoffs, takes place on Friday, October 25, at 8:30 p.m. ET and will be shown for free on Apple.com and Apple TV+. For all the other playoff fixtures, you'll need one of the paid options below.

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How to watch MLS Playoffs: quick links

• US: Apple TV Plus ($9.99/month) | MLS Season Pass ($9.99)
• UK & 100+ other countries: Apple TV Plus (various) | MLS Season Pass (various)
• Access subscriptions anywhere: ExpressVPN (30-day money-back guarantee)
• Round 1: October 25-November 10
• Conference Semifinals: November 23-24
• Conference Finals: November 30-December 1
• MLS Cup: December 7

How to watch MLS Playoffs in the US

The MLS Playoffs, including tonight's Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United match, will be available through MLS Season Pass, which currently costs $9.99. This is a reduced rate from what it would be at the start of the regular season. Now that the league is out of the regular season, the Playoffs are also available with a standard Apple TV Plus subscription, which also costs $9.99/month. You'd need to get the MLS Season Pass in the regular season, but if you already have Apple TV Plus right now, you should be all set for the remaining matches in 2024. The opening Inter Miami game will be shown for free.

Apple TV Plus MLS Season Pass

The MLS pass is now just a single $9.99 cost for the rest of the season and the playoffs. Down from the usual $12.99 monthly fee (or your local equivalent), you can access every remaining MLS fixture for 2024 here.

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Apple TV Plus (Monthly Plan)

Apple TV Plus has a limited lineup, but it's less expensive than other ad-free services and offers a growing selection of critically acclaimed series you can't stream anywhere else.

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How to watch MLS Playoffs in the UK & 100+ countries

The MLS Season Pass is the answer to all of your MLS needs in more than 100 countries, including the UK and Canada. Prices vary from region to region, so you should check the exact listings before subscribing. In the UK, Canada, and some other countries, the rest of the season is also just available with a standard Apple TV Plus subscription (like it is in the US), so there's a chance you won't even have to subscribe to anything new to catch the Playoffs.

Do you need Apple TV Plus to get the MLS Season Pass?

No, you don't need Apple TV Plus to get the MLS Season Pass. You can sign up for the MLS Season Pass without an existing Apple TV Plus account, but Apple TV Plus subscribers will receive a reduced rate of the MLS Season Pass during the regular season. Now that the regular season is over and only the playoffs remain, an Apple TV Plus account will also grant you access to all the playoff matches available through the MLS Season Pass.

How to watch MLS Playoffs from anywhere

Traveling away from home and still hoping to keep up with the Playoffs? A VPN (virtual private network) will enable you to change your device's virtual location so that you can access your usual apps and subscription services from anywhere. The user-friendly ExpressVPN is our favorite option and includes a 30-day money-back guarantee, as well as some other perks, which we outline in our ExpressVPN review.

ExpressVPN Plan

With its consistent performance, reliable security, and expansive global streaming features, ExpressVPN is the best VPN out there, excelling in every spec and offering many advanced features that makes it exceptional. Better yet, you can save up to 49% and get an extra three months for free today.

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MLS Playoffs Round 1, Game 1 broadcast schedule

• Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United on October 25 at 8:30 p.m. ET
• LA Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids on October 26 at 11 p.m. ET
• Orlando City SC vs. Charlotte FC on October 27 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• LAFC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps on October 27 at 9:45 p.m. ET
• FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC on October 28 at 6:45 p.m. ET
• Seattle Sounders FC vs. No. 5 Houston Dynamo FC on October 28 at 9 p.m. ET
• Columbus Crew vs. New York Red Bulls on October 29 at 6:45 p.m. ET
• Real Salt Lake vs. Minnesota United FC on October 29 at 9 p.m. ET

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Lillian Brown

Associate Editor of Streaming

Lillian Brown is the Associate Editor of Streaming for Business Insider. She joined the company in early 2024 as a Fellow before joining us full-time a few months later. She focuses on 'how to watch' guides for streaming services and live events for the Reviews team. She also covers VPN usage.Her entertainment writing has appeared in a variety of publications, including Vulture, TV Guide, Time, Esquire, and The Daily Beast, among others. She specializes in writing about film and television. Previously, she worked in the Living/Arts department of The Boston Globe.When not teaching people how to stream the best live sports and TV shows, Lillian can be found long-distance running, watching the latest season of For All Mankind, or playing through The Last of Us Part II on her PS4 yet again.

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