Apple and Major League Baseball have officially detailed the September 2026 schedule for “Friday Night Baseball,” bringing weekly live doubleheaders to Apple TV subscribers across 60 countries and regions with no local broadcast restrictions, according to an official announcement from Apple.
September Matchups and Global Streaming Access
Apple TV subscribers worldwide can access the live games across a wide variety of connected devices, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV 4K, Apple Vision Pro, and popular smart television brands such as Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, and TCL. The service is also available through Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox consoles, and online at tv.apple.com for $12.99 (U.S.) per month following a seven-day free trial, as detailed in company service terms.
Broadcast Teams and Production Partnerships
The fifth straight season of “Friday Night Baseball” features veteran broadcasting crews calling the action. Play-by-play announcer Wayne Randazzo teams up with analyst Dontrelle Willis and sideline reporter Heidi Watney, while a second broadcast booth pairs play-by-play voice Alex Faust with analyst Ryan Spilborghs and sideline reporter Tricia Whitaker. Rich Waltz also returns to call select games throughout the season. Game-by-game announcer assignments are revealed on a weekly basis by Apple and MLB.
Pregame coverage is anchored by host Lauren Gardner alongside former MLB All-Star player Eric Hosmer and insider Russell Dorsey. Production is handled by MLB Network’s Emmy Award-winning production team in close partnership with Apple’s live sports production team, with corporate sponsorships from Essilor and Goodyear.
Promotions and Device Offers
Eligible fans in the United States and Canada can take advantage of promotional offers to access the September slate. Customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac remain eligible for a three-month free trial of Apple TV, subject to standard terms and family-sharing limits outlined on Apple’s promotional pages.
For more details on upcoming broadcasts and device compatibility, fans can check the weekly announcements on the Apple TV app or visit the official Apple newsroom.
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