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Apple and Major League Baseball announce August “Friday Night Baseball” schedule

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Based on Apple Newsroom · Jul 09, 2026

Apple and MLB announced the August schedule for the weekly “Friday Night Baseball” doubleheaders on Apple TV, featuring marquee matchups and enhanced broadcasts across 60 countries.

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Apple and Major League Baseball announce August “Friday Night Baseball” schedule
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TV subscribers across 60 countries and regions can enjoy two marquee matchups each week with enhanced production quality, expert commentary, and no local broadcast restrictions.
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August’s schedule is highlighted by several marquee matchups, including the latest chapter in two of baseball’s most iconic rivalries.
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Louis Cardinals take on three-time All-Star Alex Bregman and the Chicago Cubs for a matinee battle.
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Then, on August 28, the New York Yankees will host the Boston Red Sox for the newest installment of one of baseball’s greatest rivalries.
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Subscribers in 60 countries and regions can watch two marquee matchups each Friday, with no local broadcast restrictions.
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The service remains available for $12.
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99 per month, with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers.

Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) revealed the August schedule for “Friday Night Baseball,” a weekly doubleheader streaming exclusively on Apple TV during the 2026 regular season. Subscribers in 60 countries and regions can watch two marquee matchups each Friday, with no local broadcast restrictions. The broadcasts include enhanced production quality and expert commentary, marking the fifth consecutive season of the partnership. The service remains available for $12.99 per month, with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers.

The August lineup features several high-profile games, including a rivalry rematch between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs on August 14, featuring Jordan Walker and Alex Bregman. The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will face off on August 28 in another installment of their historic rivalry. The Toronto Blue Jays, defending American League Champions, will also appear twice, including a Division Series rematch against the Yankees and a Championship Series rematch against the Seattle Mariners.

The broadcasts will be called by two teams: Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, and Heidi Watney; and Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs, and Tricia Whitaker, with Rich Waltz joining for select games. Pre-game shows will be hosted by Lauren Gardner, Eric Hosmer, and Russell Dorsey. Fans in the U.S. and Canada can also listen to local radio broadcasts during the games, providing additional flexibility in how they consume the content.

“Friday Night Baseball” is produced by MLB Network’s Emmy Award-winning team in partnership with Apple’s live sports production unit. The first game of each doubleheader is presented by Essilor. The service is accessible via the Apple TV app on a wide range of devices, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K, Mac, gaming consoles, and popular smart TVs. Eligible customers purchasing new Apple devices may receive three months of Apple TV for free.

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