“Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV is back for 2026! This week's slate wraps up with a heated NL West rivalry as the postseason push comes to a head.
Giants at Dodgers, 10:15 p.m. ET (WATCH HERE)
The Dodgers avoided a lot of late-season drama by locking up the NL West on Thursday, winning the division for the 13th time in the past 14 seasons. But this is still one of the sport’s best rivalries, and the Giants -- winners of two in a row entering Friday -- won’t roll over in L.A., especially with the Dodgers looking to secure a first-round bye in the postseason.
Rookie slugger Bryce Eldridge is finding his footing for San Francisco, posting an .875 OPS since Aug. 1 with six home runs and 31 RBIs. The same could be said for Dodgers marquee offseason addition Kyle Tucker. After nearly hitting for the cycle Thursday, Tucker now owns a 1.011 OPS and five long balls in 16 games in September.
The Dodgers, with uncertainty in their rotation entering October, will turn to Tyler Glasnow on Friday for the righty’s fifth start back from injury. He is 1-1 with a 4.91 ERA since his return. Meanwhile, the Giants are sending rookie Cesar Perdomo to the hill for his fourth career start. The 24-year-old lefty struggled his last time out against the Padres but had combined for 10 innings of one-run ball in his first two starts.
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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.