As the Major League Baseball regular season races towards its thrilling conclusion, Apple TV+ is ensuring fans have a front-row seat for the final playoff push. Today, Apple and MLB officially released the highly anticipated September schedule for Friday Night Baseball, the weekly doubleheader streamed exclusively on the platform. This final month of the 2025 season promises some of the year’s most compelling matchups, featuring bitter rivalries and teams battling for a postseason berth.
Available to viewers in 60 countries, the broadcast continues to offer its Emmy Award-winning production quality and expert commentary without the frustration of local blackouts. For baseball fans, it’s the perfect way to watch the high-stakes drama unfold as the league’s best teams fight for their spot in October.
September’s Can’t-Miss Friday Night Baseball Games
The September schedule for Friday Night Baseball is packed with games that carry serious playoff implications, highlighted by two of baseball’s most historic rivalries. On September 12, reigning MVP Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees will visit Fenway Park to take on the Boston Red Sox. One week later, on September 19, Shohei Ohtani leads the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers against their longtime rivals, the San Francisco Giants.
The complete slate for the month is as follows:
- Friday, September 5th: Nationals at Cubs (2:20 p.m. ET); Brewers at Pirates (6:40 p.m. ET)
- Friday, September 12th: Yankees at Red Sox (7:10 p.m. ET); Angels at Mariners (10:10 p.m. ET)
- Friday, September 19th: Blue Jays at Royals (7:40 p.m. ET); Giants at Dodgers (10:10 p.m. ET)
- Friday, September 26th: Tigers at Red Sox (7:10 p.m. ET, makeup game)
Each broadcast, presented by Chevrolet and Essilor, is produced by MLB Network’s Emmy Award-winning team in partnership with Apple. Viewers will hear from distinguished broadcast teams featuring talent like Wayne Randazzo and Dontrelle Willis, with live pregame coverage hosted by Siera Santos, Russell Dorsey, and Xavier Scruggs.
How to Watch the Final Innings
This exciting slate of games represents a grand slam finish to the regular season coverage on Apple TV+. The partnership between Apple and MLB has consistently delivered high-quality, accessible broadcasts for a global audience, and this final month is the culmination of that effort.
For fans who want to catch every pitch of these crucial matchups, the process is simple. Apple TV+ is available for $9.99 (U.S.) per month, and the service offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers, making it easy to jump in for the September pennant races.
Additionally, Apple provides a special promotion for those purchasing new hardware. Eligible customers who buy and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free. This offer is good for one per Family Sharing group, and plans automatically renew until cancelled.
