Apple, MLB announce September “Friday Night Baseball” schedule

Apple and MLB Announce September "Friday Night Baseball" Schedule with First-Ever Apple Immersive Broadcast Apple and Major League Baseball have unveiled the September "Friday Night Baseball" schedule, streaming weekly doubleheaders on Apple TV across 60 countries and regions, with the first-ever live broadcast in Apple Immersive debuting August 28 on Apple Vision Pro. Specifications The Apple Immersive experience leverages 3D video recorded in 8K resolution with a 180-degree field of view, available on Apple Vision Pro (M5) and Vision Pro (M2). Apple TV subscribers can access games in 60 countries and regions, with the Apple Immersive broadcast available in 9 countries including Australia, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, the UK, and the U.S. The service costs $12.99 per month with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Features Fans get two marquee matchups weekly with enhanced production quality, expert commentary, and no local broadcast restrictions. The Apple Immersive broadcast places viewers right in the game with unique camera angles, featuring bespoke commentary from Paul Severino, Xavier Scruggs, and Michelle Margaux, plus dedicated replays and an immersive graphics package with floating team lineups and stats. Ambisonic microphones capture stadium sounds in Spatial Audio, and full game replays and highlights are available on demand. The September schedule includes intra-division matchups like Brewers vs. Reds on September 11, Phillies vs. Mets on September 18, and Dodgers vs. Giants to close the season, with broadcast teams Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, and Heidi Watney, plus Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs, and Tricia Whitaker. Price and Availability The Apple Immersive "Friday Night Baseball" broadcast debuts live on August 28 on Apple Vision Pro. Games stream every Friday on the Apple TV app across iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K, Vision Pro, Mac, smart TVs, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, gaming consoles, and tv.apple.com. Apple TV costs $12.99 per month with a 7-day free trial, and eligible customers purchasing a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac get three months free. U.S. and Canada fans can also access local radio broadcasts during games. Verdict Baseball fans who own an Apple Vision Pro should subscribe immediately to experience the Red Sox vs. Yankees rivalry on August 28 in immersive 8K — this is the first time baseball has ever been broadcast this way, and the September slate offers playoff-defining matchups from the Brewers, Dodgers, Phillies, and Padres. Even without Vision Pro, Apple TV subscribers in 60 countries get premium Friday doubleheaders with no blackouts, making this the best value in live baseball streaming.