Friday Night Baseball Returns to Apple TV+ for 2025 Season

Grand Slam Opening Weekend

Get ready, baseball fans! "Friday Night Baseball" is back on Apple TV+ for the 2025 season, starting March 28th. Over 25 weeks, viewers in 60 countries and regions can catch thrilling doubleheaders without local blackout restrictions. The season kicks off with a bang, featuring All-Star Adley Rutschman and the Baltimore Orioles against Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays, followed by a clash of titans: Juan Soto's New York Mets versus Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros.

Star-Studded Showdowns

The first half of the season promises a lineup packed with must-see matchups. Get ready for a Yankees-Dodgers World Series rematch, a Texas showdown between the Rangers and Astros, and appearances by MVP Shohei Ohtani and the star-studded Dodgers facing Bryce Harper's Phillies and Juan Soto's Mets. Check the full schedule for all the exciting details.

Enhanced Viewing Experience

Apple TV+ is committed to delivering a premium baseball experience. The returning broadcast teams, featuring Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, Heidi Watney, Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs, and Tricia Whitaker, will provide expert commentary and analysis. Lauren Gardner, Russell Dorsey, and Xavier Scruggs return for pre- and post-game coverage, with Siera Santos and Rich Waltz also contributing throughout the season.

With state-of-the-art cameras, immersive 5.1 Spatial Audio, and access to home and away radio broadcasts in the U.S. and Canada, "Friday Night Baseball" puts you right in the heart of the action.

"We're thrilled to bring another season of 'Friday Night Baseball' to Apple TV+, with top-tier production quality that baseball fans love," said Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice president of Apple Music, Apple TV+, Sports, and Beats. "This season, we’re excited to offer an amazing lineup of games with no blackouts, available across more devices than ever before."

Beyond the Ballgame

Apple TV+ offers more than just live games. Enjoy the MLB Big Inning whip-around show, Countdown to First Pitch, MLB Daily Recap, and MLB This Week, as well as classic games, highlights, and interviews. The multiview feature lets you watch up to four simultaneous streams, and Post Play allows seamless transitions between live games and studio shows.

Immersive Experiences

Experience Yankee Stadium like never before with the new Apple Immersive Video for Apple Vision Pro, "VIP: Yankee Stadium." Join Joe Buck for an all-access pass to a Yankees-Dodgers game, exploring the stadium's history and energy.

Don't miss "Fight For Glory: 2024 World Series," a docuseries providing an inside look at the Yankees' and Dodgers' journey to the World Series.

Stay Connected with Apple

Keep up with the latest scores, stats, and standings with the Apple Sports app, available for iPhone and Apple Watch. Apple News and Apple Music also offer curated content to enhance your baseball experience.

How to Watch and More

Subscribe to Apple TV+ to enjoy "Friday Night Baseball." The Apple TV app is available on a wide range of devices, from iPhones and Macs to smart TVs and gaming consoles. Android users can now subscribe via Google Play, and Prime Video customers can add Apple TV+ as a subscription.

For businesses, DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS offers "Friday Night Baseball" in commercial establishments across the U.S.

2025 "Friday Night Baseball" Schedule (First Half)

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