Apple TV+ is back for a third year of "Friday Night Baseball" during the 2024 MLB season.
Every Friday night features a pair of matchups that will air exclusively on the streaming service in most instances, and all the biggest teams and stars will be represented.
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Apple TV+ has released its schedule for the slate of games through the end of the season, with each Friday featuring a doubleheader.
Here is what you need to know about the "Friday Night Baseball" schedule on Apple TV+.
Apple TV+ 'Friday Night Baseball' schedule 2024
Apple TV+ has released its MLB schedule through the end of the season, as shown below.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| August 30 | Mariners at Angels | 9:30 p.m. |
| August 30 | Padres at Rays | 6:30 p.m. |
| September 6 | Twins at Royals | 8 p.m. |
| September 6 | Giants at Padres | 9:30 p.m. |
| September 13 | Dodgers at Braves | 7 p.m. |
| September 13 | Red Sox at Yankees | 7 p.m. |
| September 20 | Tigers at Orioles | 7 p.m. |
| September 20 | Phillies at Mets | 7 p.m. |
How much does Apple TV+ cost?
The service costs $9.99 a month, with a yearly subscription available at $99.99. Apple does offer a seven-day free trial for new users.
Why are MLB games on Apple TV+?
For the third consecutive season, MLB and Apple are furthering their partnership to air a weekly doubleheader exclusively on the streaming platform over the course of the next 26 weeks.
Though fans will have to have an Apple TV+ subscription to watch the action, there will be no local broadcast restrictions on such games.
What's new to MLB on Apple TV+ in 2024?
Apple TV+ is returning its broadcast crew from the past season, with Wayne Randazzo (play-by-play), Alex Faust (play-by-play), Dontrelle Willis (analyst), Ryan Spilborghs (analyst), Tricia Whitaker (sideline reporter), and Heidi Watney (sideline reporter) leading the coverage.
The pregame and postgame shows will include Lauren Gardner, Xavier Scruggs, and Russell Dorsey, and will be held live at various stadiums throughout the season.
As an alternative to the Apple TV+ announcers, fans will also be able to listen to the participating teams' radio feeds during the broadcast.
Apple TV+ also will air a whiparound show called "MLB Big Inning" on weeknights in the U.S.