What you need to know about ‘Friday Night Baseball’ on Apple TV
What you need to know about ‘Friday Night Baseball’ on Apple TV
For a fifth season, Apple TV will offer a weekly doubleheader of MLB games on Friday nights. Learn more below!
There was a bit of turmoil with a package of MLB broadcasting rights in 2025, and for a time it appeared that Apple TV would be giving up its Friday evening package of games. That potential never became reality, however, and “Friday Night Baseball” is officially returning to Apple TV this month. Find out everything you need to know about watching live MLB games on Apple TV!
What you need to know about ‘Friday Night Baseball’ on Apple TV
What is the schedule of ‘Friday Night Baseball’ games on Apple TV?
Apple has released its “Friday Night Baseball” schedule for the beginning of the 2026 regular season, running almost all the way through the All-Star break. Games begin on Friday, March 27. Check out the schedule below!
Do you need an extra subscription to watch ‘Friday Night Baseball’ on Apple TV?
No, there is no extra charge to watch “Friday Night Baseball” games on Apple TV. The service costs $13 per month, and for that price, viewers get to watch live baseball, Formula 1 races, MLS games, and the entire Apple TV on-demand library.
Can you watch ‘Friday Night Baseball’ for free?
Not the whole season, but Apple TV does offer a seven-day free trial to new subscribers. That will allow you to watch at least one Friday’s worth of games free if you’re new to the service.
Does ‘Friday Night Baseball’ black out games in the markets of the teams playing?
Nope! Apple TV offers its “Friday Night Baseball” streams nationally, including in the markets of the teams playing. That means local fans won’t see the game blacked out in their area.
What devices can stream ‘Friday Night Baseball’ on Apple TV?
Viewers can watch “Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV using their iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL, and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, or on the web.
Who will call ‘Friday Night Baseball’ games for Apple TV?
Apple TV will bring back Wayne Randazzo (play-by-play), Dontrelle Willis (analyst), and Heidi Watney (sideline reporter) for 2026 “Friday Night Baseball.” They’ll be joined once again by Alex Faust (play-by-play), Ryan Spilborghs (analyst), and Tricia Whitaker (sideline reporter) with Rich Waltz, who will also step into the booth to call select games during the season.
What other MLB programming will Apple offer?
In addition to “Friday Night Baseball,” Apple TV will allow viewers to stream the “MLB Big Inning” whip-around show each weeknight. The streamer will also offer “Countdown to First Pitch,” “MLB Daily Recap,” and “MLB This Week” on the service. Finally, Apple TV will provide game recaps, replays of classic games, highlights, interviews, and more.
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