Apple has announced that its Sports app will soon be updated with Live Activities, a feature that allows users to follow real-time updates on iPhone and Apple Watch Lock Screens.
With Live Activities, users can view live scores and play-by-play at a quick glance on their iPhone and Apple Watch Lock Screens, as long as they’re running iOS 18 and watchOS 11. This feature will be available for all teams and leagues available on Apple Sports.
Apple Sports is adding updates for NFL and college football games, including enhancements to play-by-play. A new dynamic drive tracker lets fans visualize where the ball is on the field at any time. Fans can also follow their favorite teams to ensure those games are just a tap away.
Apple Sports delivers scores, updates, betting data, and more all season long for various leagues, including:
Additional leagues will become available on Apple Sports over time, including Champions League and Europa League, beginning with the league phase in September.
Get ready for the football season with Apple Sports and its latest updates!
Apple recently announced its plans to update the Sports app with Live Activities, allowing users to follow real-time updates on their iPhone and Apple Watch Lock Screens. This update will be available for all teams and leagues, providing live scores and play-by-play at a quick glance.
The update includes enhancements to play-by-play, offering quick access to scoring drives presented alongside the view of every game play. A new dynamic drive tracker also lets fans visualize where the ball is on the field at any time.
Later this year, Apple Sports will introduce a new drop-down navigation for the main scorecard views, making it faster to switch between My Leagues, My Teams, and users’ feeds for favorited leagues. A new enhanced search will also make it easier to view matches for leagues fans do not currently follow.
As an avid sports fan, I’m excited about these updates and the additional leagues that will become available on Apple Sports over time, including Champions League and Europa League.