Apple Sports App Finally Adds Widgets for Tracking Scores and Schedules

It’s Also Expanding to a Bunch of New Countries

By Lawrence Bonk, Contributing Reporter
Published on September 16, 2025, at 7:15 PM UTC

The free Apple Sports app has just added a long-requested feature: widgets. This new functionality allows users to create custom widgets tailored to follow their favorite teams and organizations. With a simple swipe on their devices, users can easily check scores, statistics, and upcoming matches.

The newly added widgets are compatible with iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers. In addition to widgets, the app continues to offer the Live Activities tool, which provides real-time sports updates directly to users’ iPhone lock screens and Apple Watches. Enhancements have also been made to the Live Activities feature: users can now schedule live updates for future events.

There’s no limit on the number of widgets users can set up, so feel free to go all out and follow multiple teams and leagues, especially with the NFL season just around the corner. The app is also expanding its reach to eight new countries: Austria, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, adding new organizations to follow, predominantly related to soccer.

This recent update is part of Apple Sports’ ongoing improvements. The app recently began offering tennis scores and shareable game cards, enhancing the overall user experience.

In broader news for Apple, the latest operating system, iOS 26, is now available. This update includes new features like a fresh visual theme, an updated camera app, AI tools, and much more.

Key Features of the Update

• New Widgets: Customizable widgets for following teams and scores.
• Live Activities: Real-time updates on iPhone and Apple Watch with the ability to schedule future events.
• Global Expansion: The app is now available in multiple new countries with added sports organizations.
• Recent Improvements: Introduction of tennis scores and shareable game cards.

要約: Apple Sportsアプリが、スコアやスケジュールを追跡するためのウィジェットを追加。新しいウィジェット機能により、ユーザーは自分の好きなチームを簡単にフォローできるように。さらに、オーストリアやフランスなど新たに8カ国に展開。iOS 26もリリースされ、さまざまな新機能を提供。

For those interested, the app aims to provide an enhanced sports experience with these updates, emphasizing accessibility and personalization. Enjoy watching the upcoming sports seasons with your favorite teams at your fingertips!