Apple updated its Sports app to add widget support in CarPlay on April 21, 2026, allowing users to follow live sports scores directly from their vehicle’s infotainment screen.
The update enables league and team widgets within CarPlay
The latest Apple Sports update includes two widget options: a league widget showing live scores and schedules for a selected sport and a teams widget that follows specific favorite teams. Both widgets display live scores but do not update in real time, as tested during a Crystal Palace versus West Ham Premier League match where the game timer did not advance instantly.
Users can stack widgets alongside other CarPlay features
The new widgets integrate into Apple’s CarPlay interface introduced with iOS 26, appearing as swipable stacks that users can add, remove, or rearrange through iPhone Settings. Unlike the previous Live Athletics feature that created cluttered miniature widgets, the updated system allows up to three widgets to be displayed side-by-side in many vehicles.
Additional features support F1 and World Cup preparation
The update similarly adds weather condition tracking for Formula 1 races, including circuit temperature, wind speed, and other metrics. Apple Sports now includes a tool to follow favorite teams and view group stages ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins on June 11.
How do users access the new Apple Sports widgets in CarPlay?
Users must update their iPhone to iOS 26, then navigate to Settings > General > CarPlay, select their vehicle, and enable widgets to add Apple Sports options to the CarPlay interface.
Do the Apple Sports CarPlay widgets update scores in real time?
No, testing showed the widgets do not update in real time, as the game timer during a Premier League match did not advance instantly during evaluation.