Why a VPN here?
Unlike Netflix or Disney+ apps, Apple TV+ uses the Apple ID as source of truth — but the "Sports" and "Channels" catalog is conditioned by the connection IP AND the Apple ID country. To access MLS and Channels, two options: (1) keep your home Apple ID + US VPN (channels appear but payment blocked); (2) create a second US Apple ID with US address + US gift card. Our team recommends option 2 for engaged fans.
Expected performance
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| NordVPN servers in this country | 1970+ |
| Latency from Europe | 75–110 ms |
| Local legal context | No VPN restriction. Dense FAANG and CDN coverage, strong throughput. |
| About the catalog | Apple TV+ US has the same catalog as elsewhere for originals, but adds MLS Season Pass, MLB Friday Night bundles and Apple TV Channels (Showtime, Starz, Paramount+) missing from the FR version. |
| Where can it be used? | Available globally with an Apple ID. A US VPN unlocks channels and sports — billing stays in euros on existing account. |
Full procedure
- 1
Create a second "US" Apple ID
appleid.apple.com → create account → region: United States. Real US address (ZIP code generator). Payment method: none (or US iTunes gift card bought from offgamers.com).
- 2
US VPN connection before the switch
Atlanta or New York. Apple checks IP during account creation — VPN mandatory before the validation step.
- 3
Switch Apple ID on the device
On iPhone/iPad: Settings → Apple TV → sign out and sign in with the US account. On Mac: TV app → Account → Sign out.
- 4
Subscribe to MLS Season Pass
Price: $99 a season (March-December) or $14.99 / month. Payment via pre-loaded US gift card. All Inter Miami matches included, including international away games.
Apple TV+ on Smart TV (Samsung, LG, Sony) reads the TV's IP — not the phone's. To watch MLS on the big screen, either configure VPN at the home Wi-Fi router level, or AirPlay from an iPhone connected to the VPN. The latter is simpler to set up.
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Why not keep my home Apple ID?
Your home Apple ID lets you see the US originals catalog via VPN, but Channels (Showtime, Starz, Paramount+) and MLS Season Pass reject payment with a non-US card. Apple systematically verifies billing country for these add-ons — not for standard Apple TV+ which stays payable in your home currency.
How much does MLS Season Pass via Apple cost?
$99 for the full season (March to December) or $14.99 / month for seasonal use. Much cheaper than equivalent European league passes. All matches from every MLS club included, plus Leagues Cup. No ads, multi-screen.
And for MLB Friday Night Baseball?
MLB Friday Night Baseball is included free in Apple TV+ in the US (no extra cost). One match per week (April-October). VPN-friendly latency since matches stream with slight delay (~30 seconds) — a VPN adds 100-150 ms with no perceptible impact.