June 5, 2025
UPDATE
Apple and Major League Baseball Reveal July "Friday Night Baseball" Schedule
Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) have announced the July lineup for "Friday Night Baseball," a weekly doubleheader streaming every Friday on Apple TV+ throughout the 2025 season. Fans in 60 countries can look forward to two exciting matchups each week, complete with enhanced production quality, expert commentary, and no local broadcast restrictions.
July "Friday Night Baseball" Schedule on Apple TV+
Friday, July 4
- St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs at 2:20 p.m. ET
- Los Angeles Angels vs. Toronto Blue Jays at 7:07 p.m. ET
Friday, July 11
- Seattle Mariners vs. Detroit Tigers at 7:10 p.m. ET
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Angels at 9:38 p.m. ET
Friday, July 18
- No games
- Friday, July 25
- Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Yankees at 7:05 p.m. ET
- Cleveland Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals at 8:10 p.m. ET
This month’s schedule highlights an historic matchup on July 4th between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Later, look out for reigning American League MVP Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees squaring off against two-time National League MVP Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies in a must-see interleague clash.
Each broadcast will feature distinguished teams, including play-by-play by Wayne Randazzo and expert analysis from Dontrelle Willis, alongside sideline reports by Heidi Watney, Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs, and Tricia Whitaker. Detailed announcer assignments will be disclosed weekly, while Siera Santos, Russell Dorsey, and Xavier Scruggs will host pregame coverage from various locations.
Produced by the Emmy Award-winning team at MLB Network and Apple’s live sports production team, each game boasts advanced camera technology and immersive sound in 5.1 with Spatial Audio. U.S. and Canadian fans can listen to both home and away radio broadcasts during games.
Viewers in the U.S. can also enjoy the MLB Big Inning show for live highlights on weeknights, along with a range of MLB programming on Apple TV+, such as Countdown to First Pitch, MLB Daily Recap, and MLB This Week. Further free MLB content, including game recaps and highlights, is available in the Apple TV app.
The Apple Sports app is an essential tool for fans, providing real-time scores, stats, and standings throughout the MLB season. With iOS 18 and watchOS 11, the app features Live Activities, showcasing live scores and play-by-play updates on the Lock Screen and Apple Watch. Fans can create and share Game Cards across supported leagues, including MLB.
In Apple News, users can easily follow league updates and their favorite teams, with curated highlights and exciting stories released every Friday. Apple Music also features exclusive playlists with walk-up songs from each week’s games and classic baseball-themed tracks.
Apple TV+ subscribers can watch "Friday Night Baseball" via the preinstalled Apple TV app on various devices, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. New for this season, Android users can download the Apple TV app from Google Play, and Prime Video customers in select regions can access Apple TV+ as an add-on subscription. The Apple TV app is compatible with various smart TVs and devices, including Amazon Fire TV and gaming consoles.
DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS is the exclusive provider of "Friday Night Baseball" for commercial establishments in the U.S., ensuring a wide reach across over 300,000 restaurants, bars, and other venues.
Availability
Apple TV+ is offered at $9.99 per month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. Limited-time promotions allow eligible customers purchasing a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac to enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free.
- Radio broadcasts for the Angels are only for home games; in Canada, available only for Blue Jays’ home.
- Service accessible in the U.S., UK, and Canada.
- Offers for three months apply post-activation of eligible devices, limited to one offer per Family Sharing group. Plans automatically renew unless canceled; additional restrictions apply.
Press Contacts:
- Sam Citron, Apple: citron@apple.com
- Olivia DeJesse, Apple: oliviad_22@apple.com
- Apple Media Helpline: media.help@apple.com