How does a season pass work on Apple?

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A Season Pass on Apple allows customers to pay in advance for all episodes of a currently-airing TV show season, including episodes that have not yet aired, at a discounted price. This pass can be purchased through the Apple TV app or iTunes Store, and once bought, all episodes of the season are available to stream or download, with new episodes being added as they become available.

Understanding Season Pass

To understand how a Season Pass works, it’s essential to know that it’s a one-time payment for a complete season of a TV show, which can include both already aired and upcoming episodes. The pass is only available for currently airing seasons and not for past or library seasons.

Season Pass FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions about Season Pass on Apple:

1. What is a Season Pass on Apple? A Season Pass gives you the option to buy the entire season of a current and soon-to-be-airing TV show upfront, with any episodes of the show that have already been broadcast immediately available to watch from your Video Library.

2. How long does an Apple TV Season Pass last? A Season Pass for a TV show ends when all of the episodes in that season are uploaded by the provider.

3. How do I watch Season Pass on Apple TV? To watch a Season Pass on Apple TV, open the Apple TV app or go to tv.apple.com, sign in with your Apple ID and password, go to Watch Now, scroll down to Channels or go to Search, and select the Season Pass you’ve purchased.

4. When you buy a Season Pass on iTunes, do you own it? Like other iTunes purchases, TV seasons you buy with a Season Pass appear in your iCloud account, and you can redownload them later.

5. What does it mean to buy a Season Pass? Buying a Season Pass means you’re purchasing the entire season of a TV show upfront, which can include both already aired and upcoming episodes.

6. Can I share my MLS Season Pass with family? Yes, you can share your subscription to MLS Season Pass with up to five family members by setting up Family Sharing.

7. Is Apple TV Season Pass worth it? Whether or not an Apple TV Season Pass is worth it depends on your viewing habits and preferences, but it offers no blackouts and includes every MLS and playoffs match.

8. Does Apple TV Season Pass include playoffs? Yes, an Apple TV Season Pass includes every MLS and playoffs match, with no blackouts.

9. Can you watch MLS on Apple TV without a Season Pass? If you aren’t subscribed to MLS Season Pass but are subscribed to Apple TV+, you can watch a selection of MLS and Leagues Cup matches at no additional cost.

10. What is the difference between Apple TV and Apple TV+? Apple TV is a platform that offers a variety of content, including movies, series, podcasts, and games, while Apple TV+ is a streaming service with original Apple movies and series.

11. What does season only mean on Apple TV? If it says season only, you need to buy the Season Pass for the series to watch the other episodes.

12. What does an Apple TV subscription include? An Apple TV subscription includes all Apple Originals, the ability to stream on the Apple TV app on various devices, watch in 4K HDR video with immersive Spatial Audio, and the option to share a single subscription with up to five people.

13. Is MLS Season Pass different than Apple TV? MLS Season Pass is a completely separate subscription and available as a standalone product, although subscribing to Apple TV+ can give you a discount on your MLS Season Pass subscription.

14. Can you cancel MLS Season Pass anytime? Yes, you can change or cancel your MLS Season Pass subscription at any time by going to the Apple TV app, tapping Watch Now, then tapping your picture or initials, tapping Manage Subscriptions, and following the on-screen instructions.

15. How many devices can you have MLS Season Pass on? One MLS Season Pass subscription allows you to enjoy up to 6 simultaneous streams per Apple ID.