Apple makes 'Friday Night Baseball' subscription-only, expands to 60 countries
Vivien Killilea


Apple TV+ (NASDAQ:AAPL) is returning to its Friday Night Baseball coverage April 7, though the new season brings some changes, including the end of last season's free games and a global expansion.
The weekly doubleheader will continue to offer two live Major League Baseball games each Friday of the regular season.

Now, though, rather than watching for free, the games are available to Apple TV+ subscribers (at their U.S. rate of $6.99 per month/$69 per year).
The Friday games kick off with a daytime game April 7 as the Texas Rangers visit the Chicago Cubs.
This year, the broadcasts will be offered in 60 countries and regions, up from 2022's 13.
And Apple added that DirecTV for Business (T) will be the exclusive U.S. home of Friday Night Baseball for commercial establishments, including bars, restaurants, hotel lounges, retail stores and more, using their satellite equipment, while a number of providers will carry the commercial service in Canada.