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Apple, MLB announce September “Friday Night Baseball” schedule
Apple and Major League Baseball announced the September 2026 "Friday Night Baseball" schedule, featuring the debut of immersive broadcasts on Apple Vision Pro starting August 28.
Why it matters
Fans with compatible hardware can watch games using 3D video and spatial audio to simulate the experience of being physically present at the stadium.
The details
- Immersive broadcasts use 8K 3D video with a 180-degree field of view.
- Apple TV subscriptions cost $14.99 per month across 60 countries and regions.
- The September schedule features matchups including the Dodgers, Phillies, and Brewers.
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Apple owns Apple Immersive
Apple develops the Apple Immersive video format and experience.
MLB Network is a member of Major League Baseball
MLB Network is owned by Major League Baseball and produces Friday Night Baseball.
Essilor is a partner of Major League Baseball
Essilor presents the first game of each weekly doubleheader on Friday Night Baseball.
Cleveland Guardians is a member of Major League Baseball
Cleveland Guardians is a professional baseball franchise in Major League Baseball.
Detroit Tigers is a member of Major League Baseball
Detroit Tigers is a professional baseball franchise in Major League Baseball.
Milwaukee Brewers is a member of Major League Baseball
Milwaukee Brewers is a professional baseball franchise in Major League Baseball.
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Cincinnati Reds is a member of Major League Baseball
Cincinnati Reds is a professional baseball franchise in Major League Baseball.
San Diego Padres is a member of Major League Baseball
San Diego Padres is a professional baseball franchise in Major League Baseball.
San Francisco Giants is a member of Major League Baseball
San Francisco Giants is a professional baseball franchise in Major League Baseball.
Philadelphia Phillies is a member of Major League Baseball
Philadelphia Phillies is a professional baseball franchise in Major League Baseball.
New York Mets is a member of Major League Baseball
New York Mets is a professional baseball franchise in Major League Baseball.
Los Angeles Dodgers is a member of Major League Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers is a professional baseball franchise in Major League Baseball.
Paul Severino works at Apple TV
Paul Severino serves as play-by-play announcer for Apple Immersive broadcasts on Apple TV.
Xavier Scruggs works at Apple TV
Xavier Scruggs serves as analyst for Apple Immersive broadcasts on Apple TV.
Michelle Margaux works at Apple TV
Michelle Margaux serves as sideline reporter for Apple Immersive broadcasts on Apple TV.
Wayne Randazzo works at Apple TV
Wayne Randazzo calls Friday Night Baseball games on Apple TV as play-by-play announcer.
Dontrelle Willis works at Apple TV
Dontrelle Willis serves as analyst for Friday Night Baseball games on Apple TV.
Heidi Watney works at Apple TV
Heidi Watney serves as sideline reporter for Friday Night Baseball games on Apple TV.
Alex Faust works at Apple TV
Alex Faust calls Friday Night Baseball games on Apple TV as play-by-play announcer.
Ryan Spilborghs works at Apple TV
Ryan Spilborghs serves as analyst for Friday Night Baseball games on Apple TV.
Tricia Whitaker works at Apple TV
Tricia Whitaker serves as sideline reporter for Friday Night Baseball games on Apple TV.
Siera Santos works at Apple TV
Siera Santos hosts Friday Night Baseball pregame shows on Apple TV.
Eric Hosmer works at Apple TV
Former MLB All-Star Eric Hosmer hosts Friday Night Baseball pregame shows on Apple TV.
Russell Dorsey works at Apple TV
Russell Dorsey serves as insider on Friday Night Baseball pregame shows on Apple TV.
Elly De La Cruz works at Cincinnati Reds
Elly De La Cruz plays for the Cincinnati Reds.
Fernando Tatís Jr. works at San Diego Padres
Fernando Tatís Jr. plays for the San Diego Padres.
Luis Arráez works at Philadelphia Phillies
Luis Arráez plays infielder for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Bryce Harper works at Philadelphia Phillies
Two-time MVP Bryce Harper plays for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Shohei Ohtani works at Los Angeles Dodgers
Four-time MVP Shohei Ohtani plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Apple Immersive is built with Spatial Audio
Apple Immersive captures stadium audio in Spatial Audio using ambisonic microphones.
Apple Immersive is built with 8K 3D Video
Apple Immersive broadcasts leverage 3D video recorded in 8K with a 180-degree field of view.
Friday Night Baseball is related to Apple Immersive
Friday Night Baseball broadcasts are available live in Apple Immersive format.
Apple TV is related to Apple Vision Pro
Apple TV app streams Apple Immersive live games on Apple Vision Pro.
Apple Vision Pro uses Spatial Computing
Apple Vision Pro leverages spatial computing to display live 3D Apple Immersive video broadcasts.
Boston Red Sox competes with New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox face the New York Yankees on Friday Night Baseball.
Cleveland Guardians competes with Detroit Tigers
Cleveland Guardians host the Detroit Tigers on Friday Night Baseball.
Milwaukee Brewers competes with Cincinnati Reds
Milwaukee Brewers play the Cincinnati Reds on Friday Night Baseball.
San Diego Padres competes with San Francisco Giants
San Diego Padres play the San Francisco Giants on Friday Night Baseball.
Philadelphia Phillies competes with New York Mets
Philadelphia Phillies face the New York Mets on Friday Night Baseball.
Los Angeles Dodgers competes with San Francisco Giants
Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Francisco Giants on Friday Night Baseball.
Major League Baseball is located in United States
Major League Baseball is based in the United States.
Related events
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