MLB 2026 kicks off with Yankees vs Giants on Netflix opening night
For the first time in Major League Baseball history, Netflix will stream a live MLB game globally. All eyes will be on San Francisco’s Oracle Park on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, as the New York Yankees take on the San Francisco Giants to inaugurate the 2026 regular season.
- First pitch: 8:05 p.m. ET
- Pregame show on Netflix: 7:00 p.m. ET
This groundbreaking broadcast marks the start of a new era for MLB fans, combining traditional baseball excitement with modern streaming convenience.
More MLB on Netflix this season
Opening Night is just the beginning. Netflix will also stream:
- T-Mobile Home Run Derby: July 13 in Philadelphia
- MLB Field of Dreams Game: August 13, featuring the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Minnesota Twins in Dyersville, Iowa
Additionally, Netflix will carry Opening Night, the Home Run Derby, and a special event game for the 2027 and 2028 MLB seasons. Fans can set reminders to catch these events live without missing a single pitch.
Yankees: Chasing another deep Postseason Run
The Yankees, led by three-time American League MVP Aaron Judge, are looking to build on consecutive 94-win campaigns in 2025. Despite a playoff exit against the AL champion Blue Jays, the Yankees enter the 2026 season confident in their roster depth.
“I feel like we've had an excellent camp. Knock on wood from the injury front, that has been good. The guys that are on the come, that are going to join us at different points of the season are all doing well and in line…We’ve got good people and good players, and we’re looking forward to teeing it up on Wednesday.” – Yankees manager Aaron Boone
Judge and the Yankees will be the team to watch as the season begins, bringing power, experience, and a winning culture to the Opening Night stage.
Giants: Embracing a New Era
For the San Francisco Giants, Opening Night is a chance to kick off a fresh chapter under first-year manager Tony Vitello, the first college coach to move directly into Major League Baseball without prior pro experience.
The Giants finished 81-81 in 2025 and missed the playoffs in eight of the last nine years. Ace Logan Webb knows the Yankees matchup will be a challenge.
“I think the last time the Yankees came, Aaron had a comment that was like, ‘We're the Yankees, we’ve got to give them a show.’ We're the Giants, we’ve got to give them a show, too. This is show business, so we’re going to go out there and hopefully compete our butts off and come out victorious.” – Logan Webb
Fans can expect energy, competition, and drama as San Francisco opens its season on the biggest stage yet.
How to watch
- Netflix: Global live stream of Opening Night
- Pregame Show: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Game Start: 8:05 p.m. ET
This marks a milestone in MLB broadcasting, making Opening Night accessible to viewers worldwide without the need for a traditional cable subscription.
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