Turn off score display in the MLS Season Pass app

You can hide the live score, team names, and game clock on Apple TV while watching MLS Season Pass by using the app's built-in score toggle. During any live match, press the Menu button on your Apple TV remote (the button with three horizontal lines). A menu will appear at the bottom of the screen with several options. Select the option that shows a scoreboard icon or says "Hide Scores"—the exact label depends on your app version, but it is always in this quick-access menu.

Once you select it, the score overlay disappears from the top or bottom of your screen, leaving only the live video feed. The score remains hidden for the rest of that broadcast. If you want to check the score at any point, press Menu again and toggle it back on. This setting does not carry over to your next game—you will need to turn it off again the next time you watch.

Key Takeaways

  • Press the Menu button on your Apple TV remote during a live MLS match to open the quick-access menu.
  • Select the scoreboard or "Hide Scores" option to remove the score display from your screen.
  • The score toggle only affects the current game and resets when you start watching a new match.
  • You can turn the score back on at any time by pressing Menu and selecting the toggle again.

Why the score display matters during live sports

Some viewers prefer to watch a match without knowing the score in advance—either because they are watching a replay or because they want to experience the game without the pressure of knowing who is winning. Others find the on-screen score distracting or want a cleaner view of the field. The MLS Season Pass app recognizes this and built the toggle into the player itself rather than burying it in settings.

The score display typically shows the current time in the match, the team names, and the goal count for each side. Hiding it removes all of that information from view, though the commentary and broadcast audio remain unchanged. This is different from muting the sound or pausing the game—only the visual scoreboard disappears.

What happens if you cannot find the Menu button option

If you press Menu and do not see a score toggle, your app version may display the option differently. Look for any icon that resembles a scoreboard, a gear (settings), or an eye with a slash through it. Some older versions of the app place this option in a different location on the menu bar.

If the option is not visible at all, try updating the MLS Season Pass app through the App Store on your Apple TV. Apple TV automatically checks for updates, but you can also go to Settings > Apps > App Store > Automatic Updates to may support the app stays current. An outdated version may not have the score-hiding feature available.

Controlling score notifications separately from the broadcast

Hiding the score on your TV screen does not stop notifications from reaching your Apple TV or other devices. If you have push notifications turned on for the MLS app or for sports scores in general, you may still receive alerts about goals or game events while watching. To prevent these interruptions, go to Settings > Notifications on your Apple TV and find the MLS Season Pass app in the list.

You can turn off notifications entirely for the app, or you can allow notifications but disable the banner that pops up on screen. Choose "Allow Notifications" and then set the alert style to "None" so alerts are logged but do not interrupt your viewing. This is separate from the in-broadcast score display and gives you full control over what information reaches you while the game is playing.

Using picture-in-picture or full-screen mode with hidden scores

If you are watching MLS on Apple TV while using other apps, you can enable picture-in-picture mode to shrink the video to a corner of your screen. The score toggle works the same way in picture-in-picture as it does in full-screen mode—press Menu and select the score option. The hidden-score setting applies only to the video window, so your other app remains unaffected.

Full-screen mode is the default for live sports and gives you the cleanest view. If you accidentally exit full-screen, swipe up on your remote to bring up the control center and select the full-screen icon to return. The score will remain hidden (or visible) depending on your last toggle choice.

Troubleshooting if the score hides but then reappears

Sometimes the score display reappears after a few minutes, especially during halftime or after a goal. This usually happens because the broadcast switches to a different camera angle or graphic package, and the app resets the overlay. When this occurs, straightforward press Menu again and toggle the score off a second time. It should stay hidden for the remainder of the match.

If the score keeps reappearing every few minutes despite repeated toggling, force-close the MLS Season Pass app and reopen it. On Apple TV, hold the Menu button on your remote until the app closes, then launch it again and resume your broadcast. This clears any temporary glitches in the app's display settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does hiding the score on Apple TV hide it on my iPhone or iPad too?

No. The score toggle only affects the Apple TV you are watching on. If you are also streaming the same game on another device, that device will show the score unless you toggle it off there as well. Each device has its own independent display settings.

Will the score stay hidden if I pause the game and come back later?

Yes. If you pause a live match or a replay, the score remains hidden when you resume playback. The setting persists until you manually toggle it back on or until you finish watching that game and start a new one.

Can I hide the score on a recorded MLS game the same way?

Yes. The Menu button and score toggle work on both live broadcasts and on-demand replays. This is useful if you are watching a match you recorded or a replay you are catching up on and want to avoid spoilers.

What if I want to hide the score but keep the team names visible?

The score toggle hides or shows the entire scoreboard overlay, including team names, goals, and match time. You cannot hide only the score while keeping the team names visible—it is an all-or-nothing setting in the current version of the app.