Friday Night Baseball Returns to Apple TV on March 27

Weekly MLB doubleheaders will feature enhanced production and expert commentary without local broadcast restrictions.

Published on Mar. 12, 2026

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Apple and Major League Baseball have announced the return of "Friday Night Baseball" on Apple TV+ for its fifth season, starting on March 27. The weekly doubleheader broadcasts will be available to fans in over 60 countries, featuring marquee matchups, cutting-edge production, and expert commentary teams.

Why it matters

The "Friday Night Baseball" broadcasts on Apple TV+ have become a popular way for fans to access premium MLB content without local blackout restrictions. The integration of new camera technologies like the iPhone 17 Pro also demonstrates Apple's commitment to innovating the live sports viewing experience.

The details

The "Friday Night Baseball" schedule for the first half of the 2026 season includes highlights like the New York Subway Series between the Yankees and Mets, multiple appearances by reigning NL MVP Shohei Ohtani and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, and other classic matchups. The broadcasts will feature the same Emmy Award-winning production team from MLB Network, along with Apple's live sports production expertise.

  • The 2026 "Friday Night Baseball" season on Apple TV+ will begin on March 27 and run through June 26.
  • On the final Friday of the 2025 MLB regular season, Apple TV introduced the iPhone 17 Pro into the live production workflow of "Friday Night Baseball" for the first time.

The players

Oliver Schusser

Apple's vice president of Apple Music, Apple TV, Sports, and Beats.

Wayne Randazzo

Play-by-play broadcaster for "Friday Night Baseball" on Apple TV+.

Dontrelle Willis

Analyst for "Friday Night Baseball" on Apple TV+.

Heidi Watney

Sideline reporter for "Friday Night Baseball" on Apple TV+.

Alex Faust

Play-by-play broadcaster for "Friday Night Baseball" on Apple TV+.

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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 access the full schedule of "Friday Night Baseball" games on Apple TV+ starting on March 27, with additional MLB-related content available on the Apple TV app beginning on Opening Day, March 26.

The takeaway

Apple's continued investment in the "Friday Night Baseball" broadcasts on Apple TV+ demonstrates the company's commitment to delivering innovative and accessible live sports experiences for fans around the world, leveraging cutting-edge production techniques and eliminating local blackout restrictions.