Submitted by Saar13 t3_yx08y3 in television
bangharder t1_iwmh6xz wrote
Lol, might as well just hand money out on the street if they’re dying to waste it
Saar13 OP t1_iwmt7mk wrote
$250m a year for Apple is nothing. MLS strikes me as more of a "first look" at what they can do with sports broadcasts for other leagues than something AppleTV sees as profitable. It's their real introduction to the sports rights market, and based on how traditional media companies are doing, Apple will end the decade with all the big leagues.
bangharder t1_iwmxrc1 wrote
It might not be a lot of money to them but it’s still a waste
Dennyisthepisslord t1_iwn4hal wrote
Depends. 250 million a year isn't huge compared to the premier league global rights but behind the premier league, la Liga, Seria A and PSG Qatari money it'll start to make it a decent option for many. With the south American and Mexican talent plus home grown stuff and the occasional big name on one last pay day the league will keep improving.
Saar13 OP t1_iwoh720 wrote
I said it's not much for Apple. It's a loss that wouldn't matter to them, but it's an excellent financial deal for MLS. MLS has a younger audience than other leagues. They will easily migrate to streaming. The league is still weak (in terms of technical quality), but they are improving and soccer should get a buzz in America with the 2026 World Cup
Dennyisthepisslord t1_iwoynha wrote
Yeah it's already got pretty good crowds on a world level too. Obviously it's got over 100 years of history to overcome with the big leagues. The next step is for it to sign south American prospects before they go to Europe to make big money on transfers. That final the other day was all over Twitter in the UK as it was a crazy game. There's potential there.
AquariusSabotage t1_iwmm46q wrote
What do you mean?
bangharder t1_iwmxpme wrote
No one will watch
AquariusSabotage t1_iwmy62q wrote
Yup, nobody at all.
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