Apple Broadcasts Entire MLS Game Using iPhone 17 Pro Max

In a groundbreaking achievement for sports broadcasting, Apple utilized only iPhone 17 Pro Max smartphones to film an entire Major League Soccer (MLS) match between the Los Angeles Galaxy and the Houston Dynamo. This event occurred at Dignity Sports Health Park in Carson, California. A total of 15 iPhone 17 Pro Max devices were strategically positioned to capture both the gameplay and audience reactions. Their compact design allowed for placements in areas unsuitable for conventional cameras, such as on tall poles and within nets. Some iPhones were paired with high-end Fujifilm Fujinon lenses, including the HZK 25-1000mm lens, worth around $265,000, as highlighted by Brian Tong on Instagram. The phones operated using the Blackmagic Camera App, recording in Apple Log 2 at 1080p60, with certain configurations utilizing an iPad as a monitor. While Apple has yet to confirm plans to exclusively stream its professional sports events—including the full MLS season, Formula 1, and Friday Night Baseball—this innovative broadcast was successful, showcasing the iPhone's capabilities in a professional setting.