Apple has rolled out a new update to its Apple Sports app, bringing widgets, expanded availability in Europe, and more detailed match coverage for soccer and football fans. The update is designed to make it easier for users to keep track of their favorite teams, leagues, and upcoming events directly from their iPhone.
Widgets are one of the biggest additions in this release. Users can now place Apple Sports widgets on their Home Screen for at-a-glance access to live scores and schedules. These can be customized to focus on favorite teams and leagues, so fans no longer need to open the app to check on scores during busy match days. The ability to see real-time updates from the Home Screen builds on Apple’s approach of integrating sports into the daily iOS experience.
The app’s availability is also expanding to more regions across Europe. Sports fans in Austria, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, and Spain can now follow local leagues and teams within Apple Sports. This expansion significantly broadens the app’s reach, making it available in many of Europe’s most football-focused markets.
In terms of league coverage, Apple Sports is adding more soccer competitions. Bundesliga 2, Ligue 2, Primeira Liga, Segunda División, and Serie B are now supported, which means fans of second-tier and domestic leagues will be able to track scores and schedules alongside major international competitions. This update helps make Apple Sports more comprehensive for football enthusiasts who follow beyond top-tier leagues.
Another useful addition is the option to follow upcoming events. Users can mark matches in advance, and when the action begins, Live Activities appear on the Lock Screen. This ensures that you don’t miss key plays or final scores, even without constantly checking the app. It extends Apple’s Live Activities system, which has become a central feature for real-time updates across iOS.
American football fans are also getting more detailed coverage in this release. Both NFL and college football games now feature expanded Live Activities and in-app updates, including information on timeouts and other critical game moments. This will provide a clearer picture of the match flow, something that casual viewers and hardcore fans alike can appreciate.
The app has also gotten a new Liquid Glass icon with this update to go with the iOS 26 release.
Here are the complete release notes for this update:
- Now introducing Widgets for Apple Sports, giving you quick access to live scores and schedules right on your Home Screen. You can customize widgets to see a snapshot of what’s happening with your favorite teams and leagues anytime.
- Fans in Austria, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, and Spain can now follow their favorite leagues and teams in Apple Sports.
- The soccer lineup is growing, with Bundesliga 2, Ligue 2, Primeira Liga, Segunda División, and Serie B.
- Now you can follow upcoming events, so you never miss a moment of the action. When the event kicks off, you’ll see Live Activities on your Lock Screen.
- Enjoy NFL and college football games with more detailed updates in Live Activities and the app, including timeouts and more.
This update marks one of the most feature-rich improvements to Apple Sports since its launch earlier this year, reinforcing Apple’s goal of positioning the app as a one-stop destination for live scores, schedules, and team tracking.
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