2026 MLB on Apple TV+: Friday Night Schedule, Dates, Start Times

Apple TV+ will stream “Friday Night Baseball” for the fifth consecutive season in 2026, continuing its popular weekly doubleheader package of live MLB regular season games.The 2026 season kicks off on Friday, March 27, with a doubleheader featuring:

Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros – 8:00 PM ET

Cleveland Guardians at Seattle Mariners – 9:30 PM ET

As in previous years, “Friday Night Baseball” delivers high-quality production, expert commentary, and — most importantly — no local blackout restrictions. Fans in more than 60 countries and regions can enjoy both games each Friday night with Apple’s premium presentation, including innovative camera angles and iPhone integration for immersive viewing.Broadcast Teams for 2026

Two primary broadcast teams will handle the majority of games:

Team 1: Alex Faust (play-by-play), Ryan Spilborghs (analyst), Tricia Whitaker (reporter)

Team 2: Wayne Randazzo (play-by-play), Dontrelle Willis (analyst), Heidi Watney (reporter)

Veteran play-by-play announcer Rich Waltz will return for select games throughout the season.MLB Network’s production team will once again partner with Apple’s live sports unit to produce the broadcasts.

Complete MLB on Apple TV+ Friday Night Baseball Schedule

(All Times Eastern | Subject to Change)

Friday, March 27 – Season Premiere Angels at Astros – 8:00 PM ET (Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs, Tricia Whitaker)

Guardians at Mariners – 9:30 PM ET (Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, Heidi Watney)

Friday, April 3 Brewers at Royals – 7:30 PM ET

Braves at Diamondbacks – 9:30 PM ET

Friday, April 10 Angels at Reds – 6:30 PM ET

Giants at Orioles – 7:00 PM ET

Friday, April 17 Rays at Pirates – 6:30 PM ET

Tigers at Red Sox – 7:00 PM ET

Friday, April 24 Phillies at Braves – 7:00 PM ET

Cubs at Dodgers – 10:00 PM ET

Friday, May 1 Reds at Pirates – 6:30 PM ET

Royals at Mariners – 9:30 PM ET

Friday, May 8 Twins at Guardians – 7:00 PM ET

Cardinals at Padres – 9:30 PM ET

Friday, May 15 Blue Jays at Tigers – 6:30 PM ET

Yankees at Mets – 7:00 PM ET (Subway Series)

Friday, May 22 Astros at Cubs – 2:00 PM ET

Tigers at Orioles – 7:00 PM ET

Friday, May 29 Twins at Pirates – 6:30 PM ET

Phillies at Dodgers – 10:00 PM ET (2025 NLDS rematch)

Friday, June 5 Guardians at Rangers – 8:00 PM ET

Royals at Twins – 8:00 PM ET

Friday, June 12 Diamondbacks at Reds – 7:00 PM ET

Braves at Mets – 7:00 PM ET

Friday, June 19 Cardinals at Royals – 8:00 PM ET

Twins at Diamondbacks – 9:30 PM ET

Friday, June 26 Cubs at Brewers – 7:30 PM ET

Dodgers at Padres – 9:30 PM ET

Key Note:

The schedule is currently set through the end of June 2026. Additional game selections for July through September will be announced later. Announcer assignments will be updated throughout the season as needed.

Apple TV+ subscribers can watch all “Friday Night Baseball” games live with no local restrictions, making it one of the most fan-friendly national MLB broadcast packages available.

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