Royals vs. Brewers will not air on traditional television Friday. The game will stream live as part of Apple TV's "Friday Night Baseball" package. New subscribers get their first week of Apple TV for free. After that, they can subscribe for just $12.99/month.

Do the Brewers play today? What to know about their schedule and where to watch the next game.

The first MLB matchup on the Friday MLB schedule belongs to the LA Dodgers and the Washington Nationals. It's the start of a three-game series

Apple TV's Friday Night Baseball returns with doubleheaders every week from March 27 through June, featuring exclusive broadcasts. The schedule includes high-stakes matchups like division rivals facing off and cross-town rivals clashing in front of passionate fans.

While MLB's national broadcast deals look quite a bit different in 2026 than they have in the past, one constant returns: Tuesday night games on TBS. The national package is in its fifth year, bringing fans across the country access to high-profile midweek matchups throughout the season.

The 2026 Major League Baseball season launches a full-scale Opening Day on Thursday with a packed schedule set to begin at 1:15 p.m. ET and run through the conclusion of a 10:10 p.m. ET matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and Seattle Mariners.