Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV Returns for 2026 Season

Apple TV+ will once again be the exclusive home for Major League Baseball (MLB) doubleheaders with the return of “Friday Night Baseball” on March 27, 2026, marking its fifth season. The weekly series will feature enhanced production quality, expert commentary and no local broadcast restrictions, available to Apple TV subscribers throughout the 2026 regular season.

Opening Weekend Matchups

The season kicks off with two exciting matchups on Friday, March 27th:

• Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros – 8:15 p.m. ET
• Cleveland Guardians at Seattle Mariners – 9:45 p.m. ET

Broadcast Team

For the fourth consecutive season, viewers can expect commentary from Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, and Heidi Watney, as well as Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs, and Tricia Whitaker. Rich Waltz will similarly join the broadcast team for select games throughout the season.

Expanded MLB Content on Apple TV

Beginning on Opening Day, March 26th, Apple TV will offer more than just “Friday Night Baseball.” Fans in the U.S. Can enjoy the “MLB Large Inning” whip-around show, providing live look-ins and in-game highlights every weeknight. Additional content includes “Countdown to First Pitch,” “MLB Daily Recap,” and “MLB This Week.” Game recaps, classic games, highlights, and interviews are also available free on the Apple TV app.

iPhone 17 Pro Integration and Hall of Fame Recognition

Apple continues to innovate its broadcasts, integrating the iPhone 17 Pro into live production workflows. The device was first used as a primary camera during a game on the final Friday of the 2025 MLB regular season, and has since been added to the permanent collection of the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. iPhone integration will continue throughout the 2026 season for select games.

2026 “Friday Night Baseball” Schedule (First Half)

• Friday, March 27: Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros (8:15 p.m. ET) / Cleveland Guardians at Seattle Mariners (9:45 p.m. ET)
• Friday, April 3: Milwaukee Brewers at Kansas City Royals (7:45 p.m. ET) / Atlanta Braves at Arizona Diamondbacks (9:45 p.m. ET)
• Friday, April 10: Los Angeles Angels at Cincinnati Reds (6:45 p.m. ET) / San Francisco Giants at Baltimore Orioles (7:15 p.m. ET)
• Friday, April 17: Tampa Bay Rays at Pittsburgh Pirates (6:45 p.m. ET) / Detroit Tigers at Boston Red Sox (7:15 p.m. ET)
• Friday, April 24: Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves (7:15 p.m. ET) / Chicago Cubs at Los Angeles Dodgers (10:15 p.m. ET)
• Friday, May 1: Cincinnati Reds at Pittsburgh Pirates (6:45 p.m. ET) / Kansas City Royals at Seattle Mariners (9:45 p.m. ET)
• Friday, May 8: Minnesota Twins at Cleveland Guardians (7:15 p.m. ET) / St. Louis Cardinals at San Diego Padres (9:45 p.m. ET)
• Friday, May 15: Toronto Blue Jays at Detroit Tigers (6:45 p.m. ET) / New York Yankees at New York Mets (7:15 p.m. ET)
• Friday, May 22: Houston Astros at Chicago Cubs (2:20 p.m. ET) / Detroit Tigers at Baltimore Orioles (7:15 p.m. ET)
• Friday, May 29: Minnesota Twins at Pittsburgh Pirates (6:45 p.m. ET) / Philadelphia Phillies at Los Angeles Dodgers (10:15 p.m. ET)
• Friday, June 5: Cleveland Guardians at Texas Rangers (8:15 p.m. ET) / Kansas City Royals at Minnesota Twins (8:15 p.m. ET)
• Friday, June 12: Arizona Diamondbacks at Cincinnati Reds (7:15 p.m. ET) / Atlanta Braves at New York Mets (7:15 p.m. ET)
• Friday, June 19: St. Louis Cardinals at Kansas City Royals (8:15 p.m. ET) / Minnesota Twins at Arizona Diamondbacks (9:45 p.m. ET)
• Friday, June 26: Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers (7:45 p.m. ET) / Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres (9:45 p.m. ET)

How to Watch

“Friday Night Baseball” is available to Apple TV subscribers for $12.99 per month, with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. Subscribers can watch on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, and select smart TVs and streaming devices. Access is also available through Prime Video subscriptions, Roku premium subscriptions, Comcast Xfinity, DIRECTV, and more. DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS and EverPass are also offering access to commercial establishments.

Fans can also stay updated with the free Apple Sports app for iPhone, offering scores, stats, and standings.