How to Watch the LAFC vs. Austin FC MLS Cup Playoff Game Online, Presented by K-Pop Giant HYBE
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LAFC is bringing K-pop energy to the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs thanks to a new partnership with HYBE, marking the first-ever collaboration between the entertainment giant and Major League Soccer. For soccer and music fans looking to tune in, we’ve compiled everything you need to know to watch the match online as well as how to shop Son Heung-Min LAFC merch.
Tonight’s collaboration honors the deep connection between Los Angeles and South Korea and the Korean culture that plays a major part in the city’s identity. BMO Stadium, LAFC’s home, is no stranger to Korean culture, as the venue has quickly become a staple location of major K-pop tours. Most recently, SEVENTEEN played two shows at BMO as part of their “NEW_” world tour. As part of the sponsorship, fans can enjoy Korean-inspired eats while enjoying a choreographed light show set to HYBE artist tracks at today’s match.
“We’re honored to be chosen as HYBE’s first Major League Soccer partner. At LAFC, we know the power of passionate fan culture, and HYBE shares that same energy and commitment,” says LAFC Co-President Larry Freedman.
LAFC shared an announcement last week across social media with a video cut to BTS’ 2017 hit “MIC Drop,” a track that got the group their first track to reach the top 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Keep scrolling to learn how to stream the playoff match online as well as how to shop Son Heung-Min LAFC merch online.
How to Watch the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs
Kicking off on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 P.M. PT, the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs matches can be streamed via the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in the US. Earlier this month, Sports Business Journal revealed that MLS and Apple are offering the league’s playoff matches to Apple TV subscribers at no additional cost.
Apple TV+ and Apple TV offer a nice selection of live sports, including Major League Baseball’s Friday Night Baseball and Major League Soccer. The MLS Season Pass features every MLS match, including pre-season, the all-star match, post-season and MLS Cup, with no blackout dates. Please note that MLS Season Pass is on Apple TV and not Apple TV+. Learn more about MLS Season Pass here.
Also, last minute tickets to the game are also available on Ticketmaster and VividSeats.
How to Shop Son Heung-Min LAFC Merch Online
Since joining the MLS this past August, LAFC star player Son Heung-Min has become a fan favorite in his home of South Korea but also in the states. After scoring his first MLS goal earlier this season, fans have voted the special moment as the MLS Goal of the Year. With his rise in popularity, Heung-Min soccer kits have been flying off the shelves this season.
Finding his home kit may be hard to come by, but there are plenty of alternative merch, including pre game kits (with options both in English and Korean), graphic tees and more worth shopping ahead of the playoffs. See below.
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