Apple made sports broadcasting history on Saturday night by shooting an entire Major League Soccer match exclusively with iPhone 17 Pro Max smartphones. The production, which covered a full 90-minute MLS game from multiple angles, marks the first time a professional sports broadcast has been captured entirely on mobile devices. By relying on the iPhone’s advanced camera system and software capabilities rather than traditional broadcast rigs, Apple demonstrated that professional-grade live sports coverage is no longer confined to expensive, truck-based setups. The move signals a bold shift in how leagues and networks might approach remote or cost-efficient broadcasting in the future.
The decision to use iPhone 17