“Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV+ is back for 2026! This season's slate begins March 27, as part of MLB's opening weekend, with a doubleheader featuring a matchup between AL West rivals and a clash of 2025 division winners.
Angels at Astros, 8:15 p.m. ET (WATCH HERE)
The big news for the Angels is that Mike Trout looks 100% healthy in camp. The three-time MVP is heading into his age-34 season, but he remains a must-watch star when he's operating at full strength. The Astros, with longtime marquee stars Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez leading their offense, are looking to climb back atop the AL West after they were dethroned last year by the Mariners.
Guardians at Mariners, 9:45 p.m. ET (WATCH HERE)
The Mariners fell one win shy of their first World Series appearance last season. Julio Rodríguez and 60-homer catcher Cal Raleigh will try to get Seattle over that hump this year, and their journey toward a pennant begins with a series against a Guardians team that has won the AL Central in three of the past four years. Face of the franchise José Ramírez is only 15 home runs and 13 stolen bases away from becoming the 10th AL/NL player with at least 300 of each.
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.