Netflix to Stream Yankees-Giants MLB Opening Night, Featuring Barry Bonds in the Broadcast Booth

Major League Baseball is entering a modern era of broadcasting, with Netflix set to stream its first-ever live MLB game: the 2026 season opener between the New York Yankees and the San Francisco Giants. The game, scheduled for March 25th at Oracle Park in San Francisco, will begin at 8:05 p.m. ET, preceded by a pregame show at 7 p.m. ET .

A Historic Broadcast for MLB and Netflix

This marks a significant shift for both MLB, and Netflix. It’s the first time a live MLB game will be broadcast on Netflix, expanding the streaming service’s foray into live sports . Beyond Opening Night, Netflix will also stream the T-Mobile Home Run Derby on July 13th and the MLB Field of Dreams Game between the Phillies and Twins on August 13th . Netflix has secured the rights to broadcast MLB Opening Night, the Home Run Derby, and an additional special event game in both 2027 and 2028 .

Barry Bonds Joins the Broadcast

Adding an unexpected twist to the broadcast, Netflix has announced that baseball legend Barry Bonds will join the commentary team for the game . This is a notable development, given Bonds’ complex legacy in the sport.

Yankees and Giants Lineups

The Yankees, boasting 27 World Series championships, enter the season with a strong lineup including Cody Bellinger, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Trent Grisham, Ben Rice, and Aaron Judge, the reigning American League MVP for the second consecutive year .

How to Watch

The Yankees-Giants game will be streamed globally on Netflix, making it accessible to a wide audience .