Apple’s Sports app has felt like a work in progress since it launched earlier this year. It was clean, fast, and well-integrated with the iPhone, but it lacked the depth and flexibility sports fans expect. Version 3.0 changes that.
The update, released this week, adds professional tennis coverage just in time for Wimbledon. It also brings a redesigned home screen that’s easier to navigate and far more personal.
Instead of the old “My Leagues” layout, the app now shows upcoming games organized by league.
It’s a small but helpful shift that makes scanning across different sports quicker. Users can also reorder sections to match their preferences.
If you care more about the Premier League than MLB, you can move soccer to the top. Starred teams always stay pinned.
For tennis fans, the update is a clear win. The app now covers both men’s and women’s singles matches across Grand Slam tournaments and other pro events.
Scores update in real-time, and the match screens include detailed stats and court visuals that reflect the surface type—grass for Wimbledon and clay for the French Open.
The tournament view lets you track players through each round. It’s one of the more thoughtful additions, especially for fans who want to follow a single player across a two-week event.
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Another improvement: Live Activities now work better across Apple devices. You can follow a match or game on your iPhone’s Lock Screen or from the Smart Stack on Apple Watch.
For baseball, the app now highlights pitcher and batter matchups at the top of scoreboards.
Apple Sports is still only available on iPhones in the US, UK, and Canada. It’s free to download and doesn’t require a subscription.
The app still isn’t as feature-rich as ESPN or as social as The Athletic. But with this update, it’s a lot closer to something Apple fans will want to use every day.
