MLB on Apple: How to watch Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV Plus
Friday Night Baseball is live on Apple TV+ this week, as the Rangers take on the Astros and the Cardinals visit the Pittsburgh Pirates. Here’s everything you need to know about watching Baseball on Apple TV+.
Alternatively, if you’re ready to dive right into a game, you can follow the link below to tv.apple.com:
Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+
When is MLB being shown on Apple TV+?
The St Louis Cardinals play the Pittsburgh Pirates at 6:30 pm ET on Friday, May 20. Later that same day, the Texas Rangers play the Houston Astros at 8:00 pm ET.
You can access the full twelve week schedule of games from Apple here.
Where is MLB being broadcast on Apple TV+?
Apple will show its Friday Night Baseball games in nine countries:
United States
Canada
Australia
Brazil
Japan
Mexico
Puerto Rico
South Korea
United Kingdom
What devices can I watch MLB on Apple TV+ using?
Like all of Apple’s other Apple TV+ shows and movies, Friday Night Baseball can be viewed on the following devices:
iPhone
iPad
iPod Touch
Mac
Apple TV 4K & HD
Smart TVs with the Apple TV/TV+ app including Samsung, LG, Panasonic, and Sony
PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles
Cable set-top boxes
Amazon Fire TV and Roku devices
Chromecast with Google TV
Online at tv.apple.com
Where on the Apple TV app is Friday Night Baseball?
Each of these platforms will have a clearly marked ‘Friday Night Baseball’ section that includes listings for each of the live games. In the U.S., this is also how you can access the on-demand content from MLB.
Do I have to pay to watch MLB on Apple TV+?
Apple will require users to have a subscription to TV+ to watch baseball in the future. However, right now Friday Night Baseball is free for a limited time without a subscription. All you need to watch is an Apple ID, which is required to log in to Apple TV on any of the aforementioned platforms.
One of the best ways to get Apple TV+ right now is this free Apple TV+ Best Buy deal:
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If you’ve never tried Apple TV+, now’s the time to take the plunge with a three-month free trial on offer at Best Buy. This deal saves you $15 and gets you full access to Apple’s ever-growing library of excellent original content.
Do I need an Apple ID to watch MLB on Apple TV+?
Yes, even though the first 24 games are free, you still need an Apple ID to log in and use Apple TV+.
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