For sports fans juggling multiple games, Apple TV 4K's multiview feature offers a practical solution. Since 2023, the feature has been available on Apple TV, initially debuting on MLS Season Pass and Friday Night Baseball. Today, according to Engadget, fans of MLB baseball, MLS soccer, and Formula 1 racing can watch up to four live streams at once, provided they have the right hardware.
Hardware Requirements
To use multiview, you need an Apple TV 4K streaming box. Any generation works: there are three, with the most recent arriving in 2022. That third-generation device runs the A15 Bionic chip. Recent reports suggest Apple may be preparing an update soon, Engadget noted.
Supported Sports and Subscriptions
Currently, only three sports support multiview on Apple TV:
| Sport | Number of Streams | Subscription Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLB Baseball | Up to 2 games (plus MLB Big Inning studio show) | Included in Apple TV streaming subscription? (Not explicitly stated) | Available only on Friday nights; main feed only; option to hear Home/Away radio broadcast |
| MLS Soccer | Up to 4 games (or MLS 360 studio show) | $12.99/month (Apple TV streaming plan) | No blackouts; all MLS games included as of 2026 |
| Formula 1 | Up to 4 streams (main feed, driver cameras, live timing, track maps) | Included in Apple TV streaming plan | Covers practice, qualifying, and races; alternate feeds available |
MLB baseball is most limited because Apple TV only streams games on Friday nights, typically two per week. Users can watch both simultaneously or add the MLB Big Inning studio show. For MLS soccer, Engadget reported that Apple rolled MLS Season Pass into its main streaming plan in 2026, so all subscribers get every game with no blackouts. Formula 1 is the newest addition: Apple took over US broadcast rights at the start of the 2026 season, integrating F1 TV streams and the Sky Sports feed. Alternate driver cameras and live timing enrich the experience.
How to Enable Multiview
The process is similar across sports, with slight differences for baseball. Generally, select a stream you want in the grouping, and multiview options appear in the playback controls or in-stream menu. From there, build your multiview by choosing from available games and shows. Up to four streams are possible simultaneously, except for baseball, where only the two Friday night games and the studio show are available.
For MLB games, a multiview icon appears beside options for subtitles, alternate audio, and picture-in-picture (PiP). Since there are only two games, you can select both plus the MLB Big Inning show. For MLS and F1, the menu lists all current streams, letting you pick up to four.
Engadget's article focused on the consumer experience, but for technology leaders, this feature demonstrates Apple's ability to integrate live video with a responsive user interface across different content rights. The multiview functionality relies on the tvOS ecosystem and Apple's hardware capabilities, including the A15 Bionic chip. As streaming services increasingly bundle live sports, features like multiview could become a competitive differentiator for platform owners.
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