Apple Inc. is preparing to expand its advertising network for live television as part of its deal to stream Major League Soccer (MLS) games next year, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.
The iPhone maker is in talks with advertising partners and MLS sponsors in advance of the launch next February about airing advertisements during soccer games and related shows, according to the report. Apple declined to comment.
Earlier this year, MLS and Apple TV announced a partnership that will see every game streamed on the app for the next decade. The deal was reported to be worth about $2.5 billion, a Reuters report said.
In June, Major League Soccer and Apple TV announced a partnership that will see every game streamed on the app for the next decade.
The broadcasting rights deal is worth $2.5 billion, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
From 2023 until 2032, MLS fans can access games through the league’s streaming service where they can watch all MLS, Leagues Cup and select MLS NEXT Pro matches, the Reuters report added.
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