Dodgers-Padres cap 'Friday Night Baseball' on Apple TV
“Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV is back for 2026! This week's slate concludes with an NL West showdown between two rivals who'd each love to be an obstacle in the way of the other's postseason aspirations.
Dodgers at Padres (WATCH HERE)
The Dodgers (52-29) are exactly where many expected them to be this season: comfortably atop the NL West and owners of the best record in baseball. The Padres (42-37) are also right in the thick of the NL playoff picture, as expected, but trail the Dodgers by nine games in the division. Still, these longtime rivals would love to be an annoying headache for each other as the race for the postseason heats up. Tonight, the visiting Dodgers will send righty Roki Sasaki (3-4, 4.76 ERA) to the mound as he looks to re-establish himself as a dominant pitcher. Meanwhile, former Dodger Walker Buehler (4-3, 3.96 ERA) will toe the rubber for San Diego, looking to hold his former mates at bay. Of course, that's no easy task with the always dangerous Shohei Ohtani (17 homers, .963 OPS) atop the lineup, as he's in the midst of yet another MVP-caliber season.
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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.