Apple releases a dedicated Sports app with real-time scores, stats and more

Get the free new Apple Sports app from the App Store, available for all iPhones with iOS 17.2 or later, to check real-time scores and stats, follow leagues and teams, etc.

Apple Sports app showing the welcome screen
The welcome screen in the Apple Sports app | Image: Apple

Apple Sports launched in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom on February 21, 2024. The free software provides real-time scores, game statistics and more, allowing you to follow your favorite teams, tournaments and leagues.

Your favorite teams selected in the My Sports section of the TV and News apps sync with Apple Sports, and vice versa. The app covers ten leagues currently in season, including MLS, NBA and NHL. Additional leagues will come over time, including MLB, NFL, NCAAF, NWSL and WNBA for their upcoming seasons.

Apple launches the free Sports app for iPhone

With Apple Sports, you can keep tabs on upcoming games, team stats, lineup details, live betting odds and play-by-play information. The app has no subscription content, but you can touch a game to watch it through the TV app.

Apple Sports on iPhone showcasing the My Teams section, game page and managing leagues and teams
Left to right: My teams; game page; and managing leagues and teams | Image: Apple

According to the Apple Newsroom announcement, the app provides scores and stats for the following leagues: MLS, NBA, NCAA basketball (men’s and women’s), NHL, Bundesliga, LaLiga, Liga MX, Ligue 1, Premier League and Serie A.

Apple’s services boss, Eddy Cue, said Apple Sports delivers “fast access to scores and stats” to keep sports fans updated on their favorite teams and leagues.