“Friday Night Baseball,” a weekly doubleheader accessible on Apple TV+, is scheduled to return for the 2025 regular season, according to an announcement made by Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB). Over the course of 25 weeks, fans from 60 nations and regions may experience two high-profile contests with improved production quality, knowledgeable commentary, and no limits on local broadcasting.
The 2025 season of “Friday Night Baseball,” which features some of the biggest stars in baseball, begins on Friday, March 28. Orioles All-Star At 6:30 p.m. ET, Adley Rutschman plays division rival Toronto Blue Jays and Silver Slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros face sensation Juan Soto and the New York Mets at 7:30 p.m. ET in the second game of the first doubleheader.
The “Friday Night Baseball” schedule for the first half of the season through June 27 was also revealed by Apple and MLB. A Yankees-Dodgers World Series rematch in Los Angeles, a Rangers-Astros game in Texas, and more appearances by MVP Shohei Ohtani and the all-star Dodgers who travel east to play Bryce Harper’s Philadelphia Phillies and Juan Soto’s New York Mets are among the noteworthy games. The complete program is shown here.
According to Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice president of Apple Music, Apple TV+, Sports, and Beats, “Apple is excited to bring another season of ‘Friday Night Baseball’ to Apple TV+, with top-tier production quality that baseball fans love.” “We’re thrilled to offer an incredible selection of games this season that are accessible on more devices than ever before and don’t have any blackouts.”
For the third consecutive season, broadcast teams Wayne Randazzo (play-by-play), Dontrelle Willis (analyst), and Heidi Watney (sideline reporter) will call “Friday Night Baseball” games, while Alex Faust (play-by-play), Ryan Spilborghs (analyst), and Tricia Whitaker (sideline reporter) will do the same. Xavier Scruggs, Russell Dorsey, and Lauren Gardner will once again provide live pre- and postgame coverage from the field as well as in the studio. Rich Waltz will call a few games, while Siera Santos will present a few pregame shows.
The Emmy Award-winning production team of MLB Network collaborates with Apple’s live sports production team to deliver “Friday Night Baseball.” In order to fully immerse fans in the stadium environment, each game will have cutting-edge cameras and immersive sound in 5.1 with Spatial Audio enabled, including player and field-level microphones. Additionally, during “Friday Night Baseball” games, fans in the United States and Canada will have the opportunity to tune in to local radio broadcasts both at home and away.
The MLB Big Inning whip-around show, which features live look-ins and in-game highlights every weeknight, and a comprehensive lineup of MLB-related content on Apple TV+, including as Countdown to First Pitch, MLB Daily Recap, and MLB This Week, will be available to fans in the United States starting on opening day on March 27. MLB fans can now watch game recaps, old games, highlights, interviews, and more for free on the Apple TV app.
Fans can watch up to four simultaneous streams, including Major League Soccer matches, “Friday Night Baseball” games, and several MLS and MLB live events, using the multiview capability on Apple TV 4K devices and iPads. When the studio program or match that viewers are now viewing comes to an end, Post Play allows them to easily switch to other live games.
Additionally, Apple today unveiled VIP: Yankee Stadium, a brand-new Apple Immersive Video for Apple Vision Pro that provides spectators with full access to one of the most recognizable sports arenas in the world. The movie, which will be free to watch next month, follows broadcasting icon Joe Buck as he welcomes fans to Yankee Stadium for a June 2024 “Friday Night Baseball” game between the Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers, their longstanding rivals. Viewers will see how the Bronx ballpark is made legendary by top athletes, ardent supporters, committed employees, and memorable events, from early morning preparation scenes to a suspenseful twilight finish.
Alongside the upcoming season, Apple TV+ will debut Fight For Glory: 2024 World Series, the first all-access documentary series that delves into the high-stakes, dramatic world of the World Series, where the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees compete for the most coveted trophy in American sports. With unparalleled access to behind-the-scenes coverage and interviews with players, coaches, fans, journalists, and family members, the new three-part documentary provides a never-before-seen look at each team’s postseason adventure. The project is being developed in collaboration with Imagine Documentaries and MLB, R.J. Cutler’s This Machine, which is a division of Sony Pictures Television, and executive producer Derek Jeter, who has won five World Series, and his production firm, Cap 2 Productions.
Fans can navigate between scores and future games, explore play-by-play information, stats, live betting odds, and more with the free Apple Sports app for iPhone, which is the ideal way to stay up to speed on scores, stats, standings, and their favorite clubs throughout the MLB season. Favorites chosen within the My Sports experience, such as in the Apple TV app and Apple News, are also effortlessly synced with Apple Sports. The Apple Sports app provides live activities for every MLB game with iOS 18 and watchOS 11, providing users with instant access to live scores and play-by-play information on their iPhone lock screen and Apple Watch.
Fans can quickly view personalized MLB highlights and follow the league and their favorite teams on the MLB feed on Apple News. Fans can also access a carefully selected selection of the league’s most thrilling tales every Friday. In addition to a selection of vintage baseball tunes, fans may discover unique official playlists on Apple Music that include the walk-up music from each week’s teams.
How to watch Friday Night Baseball
“Friday Night Baseball” is available to Apple TV+ subscribers online at tv.apple.com and via the Apple TV app, preinstalled on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. Prime Video members in the US, UK, and Canada can add Apple TV+ this season. Android users can download the Apple TV app from Google Play to subscribe to Apple TV+ and watch “Friday Night Baseball.” On Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Sony, TCL, VIZIO, and other smart TVs; set-top boxes like Sky Q, SK Broadband, and Comcast Xfinity; Amazon Fire TV and Roku devices; PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles; and Chromecast with Google TV. Learn more at apple.com/apple-tv-app.
Delivering all the action to its network of over 300,000 restaurants, bars, hotel lounges, retail stores, and other locations across the United States, DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS is the national home of “Friday Night Baseball” for commercial enterprises in the country.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, March 28 | Baltimore Orioles at Toronto Blue Jays | 7:00 p.m. |
| New York Mets at Houston Astros | 8:00 p.m. | |
| Friday, April 4 | Los Angeles Dodgers at Philadelphia Phillies | 6:30 p.m. |
| Tampa Bay Rays at Texas Rangers | 8:00 p.m. | |
| Friday, April 11 | Pittsburgh Pirates at Cincinnati Reds | 6:30 p.m. |
| Detroit Tigers at Minnesota Twins | 8:00 p.m. | |
| Friday, April 18 | Minnesota Twins at Atlanta Braves | 7:00 p.m. |
| Seattle Mariners at Toronto Blue Jays | 7:00 p.m. | |
| Friday, April 25 | Boston Red Sox at Cleveland Guardians | 7:00 p.m. |
| Texas Rangers at San Francisco Giants | 10:00 p.m. | |
| Friday, May 2 | San Diego Padres at Pittsburgh Pirates | 6:30 p.m. |
| Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers | 8:00 p.m. | |
| Friday, May 9 | St. Louis Cardinals at Washington Nationals | 6:30 p.m. |
| San Francisco Giants at Minnesota Twins | 8:00 p.m. | |
| Friday, May 16 | Houston Astros at Texas Rangers | 8:00 p.m. |
| Seattle Mariners at San Diego Padres | 9:30 p.m. | |
| Friday, May 23 | Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Mets | 7:00 p.m. |
| Arizona Diamondbacks at St. Louis Cardinals | 8:00 p.m. | |
| Friday, May 30 | Boston Red Sox at Atlanta Braves | 7:00 p.m. |
| New York Yankees at Los Angeles Dodgers | 10:00 p.m. | |
| Friday, June 6 | Arizona Diamondbacks at Cincinnati Reds | 7:00 p.m. |
| Chicago Cubs at Detroit Tigers | 7:00 p.m. | |
| Friday, June 13 | Los Angeles Angels at Baltimore Orioles | 7:00 p.m. |
| San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks | 9:30 p.m. | |
| Friday, June 20 | New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies | 7:00 p.m. |
| Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres | 9:30 p.m. | |
| Friday, June 27 | Tampa Bay Rays at Baltimore Orioles | 7:00 p.m. |
| St. Louis Cardinals at Cleveland Guardians | 7:00 p.m. |
Pricing and Availability
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $9.99 (U.S.) |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial for new customers |
| Special Offer | 3 months free for eligible customers |
| Eligibility for Special Offer | Purchase and activation of a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac |
| Availability | Available in over 100 countries |
| Device Support | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and |
