MLS Season Pass Fails to Deliver on 4K Quality Fans Were Hoping For

Kristian Blumberg

16 Feb 2023

MLS Season Pass Fails to Deliver on 4K Quality Fans Were Hoping For

Despite the increasing popularity of streaming services and the promise of high-quality video, Major League Soccer's (MLS) streaming service, MLS Season Pass, has failed to deliver on fans' expectations for 4K quality. With the upcoming season to kick off on February 25th, many sports fans were eager for their favorite games to stream in true 4K resolution. Unfortunately, it appears that this won't be possible as the streams will top out at 1080p, according to a press release from MLS.

Apple TV Plus is another example of a streaming service that fails to provide its users with true 4K experiences. MLB games streamed through Apple TV Plus also peak at 1080p, and given this information, it should not have come as a surprise that MLS would follow suit when it comes to offering its games in 4K resolution.

The fact that soccer fans won't get their favorite sport in true 4K is certainly disappointing, but there are still ways they can enjoy the game without sacrificing image quality or having buffering issues due to high bandwidth requirements associated with streaming in ultra HD resolutions. Watching matches at 1080p may not look as good as watching them at native 4k resolution, but viewers can still get an enjoyable experience by ensuring they have adequate internet speed and broadband connection before tuning into any match.

Another way soccer fans can enjoy their favorite teams while getting almost similar viewing experience to watching at native 4k is by using HDR technology which can make images appear more vibrant and lifelike than traditional HD displays even if they are upscaled from lower resolutions such as 720P or even 480P. This option provides soccer lovers with an enhanced visual experience without needing them to upgrade hardware or purchase expensive TVs capable of displaying content in full Ultra HD format, which some casual viewers might not be able or willing to do anyways due to budget constraints or other factors like space limitations within their home entertainment setup/space restrictions etc.

Despite the disappointment of not being able to watch MLS soccer games streamed in true 4K resolution via Apple TV Plus’s streaming service MLS Season Pass, there are still plenty of reasons why opting for a lower resolution makes sense both practically and economically speaking; plus, upscaled HD can often look just as good anyway! Hopefully, these considerations will help ease any lingering disappointment over not being able to enjoy soccer matches with full clarity this year!

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