MLB and Apple announced the return of weekly doubleheaders for “Friday Night Baseball” during the 2026 season.
For the fourth year in a row, the broadcast teams will feature Wayne Randazzo (play-by-play), Dontrelle Willis (analyst) and Heidi Watney (reporter); and Alex Faust (play-by-play), Ryan Spilborghs (analyst), and Tricia Whitaker (reporter) with Rich Waltz, who will join the broadcast team to call select games during the season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers were selected for three exclusive Apple TV+ streams through the first half of the 2026 “Friday Night Baseball” schedule, which extends through June 26.
The 2026 “Friday Night Baseball” schedule begins during opening weekend with the Los Angeles Angels at the Houston Astros, and the Cleveland Guardians playing the Seattle Mariners on March 27.
The Dodgers’ first appearance on Apple TV+ this season is April 24, for a road matchup with the Chicago Cubs. Next is their May 29 home game against the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Dodgers’ third Apple TV+ game is when they travel to play the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on June 26.
L.A. could potentially make even more appearances on Apple TV+ this season as the second half of the “Friday Night Baseball” schedule has not yet been released.
“Friday Night Baseball” is produced by MLB Network’s Emmy Award-winning production team in partnership with Apple’s live sports production team.
“‘Friday Night Baseball’ on Apple TV continues to elevate how fans experience the game,” Apple’s vice president of Apple Music, Apple TV, Sports, and Beats, Oliver Schusser said.
“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.”
First half of “Friday Night Baseball” 2026 schedule
Friday, March 27
Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros
5:15 p.m. PT
Cleveland Guardians at Seattle Mariners
6:45 p.m. PT
Friday, April 3
Milwaukee Brewers at Kansas City Royals
4:45 p.m. PT
Atlanta Braves at Arizona Diamondbacks
6:45 p.m. PT
Friday, April 10
Los Angeles Angels at Cincinnati Reds
3:45 p.m. PT
San Francisco Giants at Baltimore Orioles
4:15 p.m. PT
Friday, April 17
Tampa Bay Rays at Pittsburgh Pirates
3:45 p.m. PT
Detroit Tigers at Boston Red Sox
4:15 p.m. PT
Friday, April 24
Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves
4:15 p.m. PT
Chicago Cubs at Los Angeles Dodgers
7:15 p.m. PT
Friday, May 1
Cincinnati Reds at Pittsburgh Pirates
3:45 p.m. PT
Kansas City Royals at Seattle Mariners
6:45 p.m. PT
Friday, May 8
Minnesota Twins at Cleveland Guardians
4:15 p.m. PT
St. Louis Cardinals at San Diego Padres
6:45 p.m. PT
Friday, May 15
Toronto Blue Jays at Detroit Tigers
3:45 p.m. PT
New York Yankees at New York Mets
4:15 p.m. PT
Friday, May 22
Houston Astros at Chicago Cubs
11:20 a.m. PT
Detroit Tigers at Baltimore Orioles
4:15 p.m. PT
Friday, May 29
Minnesota Twins at Pittsburgh Pirates
3:45 p.m. PT
Philadelphia Phillies at Los Angeles Dodgers
7:15 p.m. PT
Friday, June 5
Cleveland Guardians at Texas Rangers
5:15 p.m. PT
Kansas City Royals at Minnesota Twins
5:15 p.m. PT
Friday, June 12
Arizona Diamondbacks at Cincinnati Reds
4:15 p.m. PT
Atlanta Braves at New York Mets
4:15 p.m. PT
Friday, June 19
St. Louis Cardinals at Kansas City Royals
5:15 p.m. PT
Minnesota Twins at Arizona Diamondbacks
6:45 p.m. PT
Friday, June 26
Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers
4:45 p.m. PT
Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres
6:45 p.m. PT
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