Apple TV Brings Back Friday Night Baseball for 2026 MLB Season

Weekly doubleheaders and enhanced production to air in 60 countries starting March 27

Mar. 11, 2026 at 10:22pm

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Apple announced that its popular "Friday Night Baseball" series will return to Apple TV+ for the 2026 MLB season, with weekly doubleheaders starting on March 27. The enhanced broadcasts will feature cutting-edge production and expert commentary available to fans in 60 countries without local broadcast restrictions.

Why it matters

The return of "Friday Night Baseball" on Apple TV+ provides MLB fans around the world with a premium viewing experience, integrating innovative camera angles and seamless in-game highlights. This partnership continues Apple's push to bring live sports to its streaming platform, further establishing it as a destination for sports content.

The details

The fifth season of "Friday Night Baseball" will kick off on March 27 with the Los Angeles Angels facing the Houston Astros, followed by the Cleveland Guardians taking on the Seattle Mariners. Apple TV+ will air a weekly doubleheader each Friday throughout the 25-week 2026 MLB season, with enhanced production quality and expert commentary.

  • The 2026 "Friday Night Baseball" season will begin on March 27.
  • The full Friday Night Baseball schedule for the first half of the season can be found on Apple's website.

The players

Apple

The technology company that owns and operates the Apple TV+ streaming service, which will air the "Friday Night Baseball" games.

Major League Baseball (MLB)

The professional baseball league that has partnered with Apple to bring "Friday Night Baseball" to the Apple TV+ platform.

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What they’re saying

“'Friday Night Baseball' on Apple TV continues to elevate how fans experience the game. With cutting-edge production -- including the integration of iPhone to capture immersive new perspectives -- and a full season of marquee matchups available without local broadcast restrictions, we're delivering a modern, premium broadcast experience designed for fans everywhere.”

— Oliver Schusser, Apple's vice president of Apple Music, Apple TV, Sports, and Beats

What’s next

Fans can find the full Friday Night Baseball schedule for the first half of the 2026 season on Apple's website.

The takeaway

Apple's continued partnership with MLB to bring "Friday Night Baseball" to Apple TV+ demonstrates the company's commitment to delivering premium live sports content to its streaming platform, providing fans around the world with an enhanced viewing experience.