Baseball's hottest team visits LA in 'Friday Night Baseball' on Apple TV
“Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV is back for 2026! This week's nightcap features Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers hosting the red-hot Cubs, who have won nine straight.
Cubs at Dodgers (WATCH HERE)
This could very well be a postseason preview. The Cubs (16-9) come to LA having won nine straight and tied for first in the NL Central. The Dodgers (17-8), meanwhile, are tied for first in the NL West and have been pretty much the type of juggernaut they were expected to be heading into the season. LA's .828 OPS is by far the highest in the Majors, fueled in large part by its MLB-best 42 homers. It's not just slug, though. The Dodgers also lead the bigs with a .279 team average. And while superstar Ohtani has definitely played a role (five homers, .812 OPS), the bigger threats lately have been Max Muncy (team-best eight homers), Dalton Rushing (.419 average, 1.647 OPS) and Andy Pages (.939 OPS). Meanwhile, LA's 3.27 ERA is third-best in baseball. But it's not like Chicago doesn't have its share of ample talent. Ian Happ (seven homers, .883 OPS) has had big hits lately, as has Nico Hoerner (.304 average, .871 OPS). Meanwhile, slugger Seiya Suzuki has a 2.000 OPS with three dingers over his past three games.
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With MLB and Apple continuing their partnership in 2026, Apple TV will once again be bringing baseball fans a weekly Friday night doubleheader. “Friday Night Baseball,” which includes live pre- and postgame shows, will stream exclusively on Apple TV and be free from local broadcast restrictions.
How can I watch?
Fans with an Apple TV subscription can access “Friday Night Baseball” through the Apple TV app by choosing any of these three options:
- Launch the Apple TV app and select the game directly from there.
- From the MLB.TV app, tap on Apple TV Game to be redirected to the Apple TV app (where available).
- Visit https://tv.apple.com/ and log in with or create an Apple ID.
Do I need to pay to watch live games on Apple TV?
Yes. An Apple TV subscription is required to view live games.
Do I need an Apple account to watch the games?
Yes. You need to have an Apple ID. Your Apple ID is the account you use across all your Apple devices, including your iPhone. Learn how to create a new Apple ID here.
How do I sign in to watch the games on Apple TV?
Log in with your Apple ID. Learn how to watch Friday Night Baseball here.
On what devices can I watch the games?
See all the ways to watch Apple TV here.
What if I have a question about Apple TV?
If you have any questions regarding your account, subscription or other issues, click here.