Play ball! ‘Friday Night Baseball’ doubleheaders are back
Play ball! ‘Friday Night Baseball’ doubleheaders are back
Apple TV+ will host a weekly doubleheader of MLB games each week, with no blackouts for viewers in the markets of the teams playing.
One of the worst things about trying to watch an MLB game during the regular season is dealing with blackout rules at various broadcasters. “Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV+ has no such restrictions; it offers two MLB games each Friday night, and it begins on Friday, March 28 with the Baltimore Orioles taking on the Toronto Blue Jays at 7 p.m. ET, and the New York Mets facing the Houston Astros at 8 p.m. ET. You can watch both games with a subscription to Apple TV+.
How to watch ‘Friday Night Baseball’
- When: Starts Friday, March 28 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV: Apple TV+
- Stream: Watch with a seven-day free trial of Apple TV+.
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about “Friday Night Baseball”
What is the schedule of ‘Friday Night Baseball’ games?
Friday, March 28
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, March 28 | 7 p.m. | Baltimore Orioles at Toronto Blue Jays |
| 8 p.m. | New York Mets at Houston Astros |
Other “Friday Night Baseball” games from first half of 2025 season
Why do we recommend watching ‘Friday Night Baseball’ on Apple TV+?
“Friday Night Baseball” is a product unique to Apple TV+, which means you won’t be able to stream it anywhere else. It’s a great way to stream MLB games every week, however, thanks to the ability to watch without blackouts. You can also watch one week’s games with the streamer’s seven-day free trial, which is standard for all new subscribers.
Apple TV
Apple TV (formerly known as Apple TV+) is a subscription video streaming service for $14.99 per month, offering a growing slate of original series, films, documentaries, and specials. Unlike other platforms that combine licensed titles with originals, Apple TV is built entirely around exclusive programming, making it the home of critically acclaimed hits such as “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” “The Morning Show,” and “Silo.” Its lineup continues to expand with award-winning dramas, comedies, family-friendly shows, and blockbuster original films like “CODA,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Can you watch ‘Friday Night Baseball’ for free?
You can if you’re new to Apple TV+! This week’s games will be completely free to new customers, since Apple TV+ comes with a seven-day free trial for viewers who haven’t tried it before.
What else to know about ‘Friday Night Baseball’
“Friday Night Baseball” provides a weekly doubleheader of live MLB games during the 2025 MLB regular season. Games this evening will be preceded by a half-hour lead-in show hosted by Lauren Gardner, as well as former MLB player Xavier Scruggs and insider Russell Dorsey. Alex Faust, Ryan Spillborghs, and Tricia Whitaker will be on the call for the Orioles vs. Blue Jays game, while Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, and Heidi Watney will have the honor for the Mets vs. Astros game.
“Friday Night Baseball” allows fans across the country to watch two games per week without any restrictions on viewing whatsoever. It’s available to stream with no additional subscriptions or add-ons required, on the base Apple TV+ plan costing $10 per month.
What titles similar to ‘Friday Night Baseball’ can you stream on Apple TV+?
In the U.S., fans can watch the “MLB Big Inning” whip-around show with game highlights and live look-ins every weeknight, as well as shows like “Countdown to First Pitch,” “MLB Daily Recap,” and “MLB This Week.” Fans can also stream the new documentary “Fight for Glory: 2024 World Series” on Apple TV+ as well.