MLS watch guide
How to Watch the D.C. United
Full-season estimate: $309/season ($31/mo)
MLS
D.C. United
4-4-4 · 5th MLS
Next game
Wednesday, May 13
Best starting path
Start here to watch the D.C. United
Monumental+ + Apple TV+
Start with Monumental+ and Apple TV+ for D.C. United fans in Washington, DC. Budget about $309/season ($31/month) once local and national windows are included.
No live-TV base package is required for this home-market model; the recommendation starts with standalone services instead.
Season
$309
Monthly
$31
Upcoming schedule
Next 14 days
Generated May 11, 2026; updated hourly.
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| Date | Matchup | Time | Watch on |
|---|---|---|---|
Chicago Fire FC at D.C. UnitedMLS | 7:30 PM EDT | Apple TV+Streaming-only | |
St. Louis CITY SC at D.C. UnitedMLS | 7:30 PM EDT | Apple TV+Streaming-only | |
CF Montréal at D.C. UnitedMLS | 7:30 PM EDT | Apple TV+Streaming-only |
Platform checks
Is the D.C. United game on a streaming-only service tonight?
Jump straight to the yes/no pages fans search before game time. Each page points back here for the full schedule and cost stack.
Percentile
0%
more expensive than 0% of teams
MLS Rank
#9/30
most expensive
MLS Avg
$13/mo
right at average
MLS streaming range
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Other ways to do this
Compare alternate setups, service detail, and coverage caveats without making the main answer harder to scan.
Alternative stacks
Sling Orange
Sling Orange + Monumental+ + Apple TV+
Complete coverage in the model, but about $460/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$77
Season
$769
YouTube TV Sports Plan
YouTube TV Sports Plan + Monumental+ + Apple TV+
Complete coverage in the model, but about $650/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$96
Season
$959
Sling Orange + Blue
Sling Orange + Blue + Monumental+ + Apple TV+
Complete coverage in the model, but about $660/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$97
Season
$969
Recommended stack details
Local coverage
Monumental+
Standalone app
Standalone app
Estimated cost
$179.99/yr
Add-on
Apple TV+
Apple TV+ - ~507 games/season
MLS Season Pass
Estimated cost
$129/yr
What this page assumes you can skip
Prime Video, Netflix Standard with ads, Peacock Premium, NFL Sunday Ticket, and a few other non-essential extras.
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This page starts from Washington, DC. Use the calculator if you live elsewhere, follow a second team, or want the ZIP-level answer.
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Tonight, asked & answered
The questions fans ask right now
- What channel is the D.C. United game on tonight?
- There is no D.C. United game tonight. The next game is Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30 PM EDT on Apple TV+.
- Is the next D.C. United game free to watch?
- No — The next D.C. United game airs on Apple TV+, which requires a subscription.
- Is the D.C. United game on Apple TV+ tonight?
- There is no D.C. United game tonight, so nothing is on Apple TV+ for this team tonight.
How we checked the math
Last reviewed
- We price the D.C. United home-market setup first, using WASHINGTON, DC (HAGRSTWN) as the local TV market.
- MLS coverage can mix local rights, national windows, and direct-to-consumer add-ons.
- Change the ZIP, add another team, or model an away-market fan when your setup is different.
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