Watch Guardians vs. Rangers Opener for Free on ‘Friday Night Baseball’ on Apple TV+

The Cleveland Guardians are heading to Arlington for the opener of a three-game series with the Rangers at Globe Life Field on Friday night. If you want to catch the game, it’s all happening on “Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV+ starting at 8:15 p.m. ET (7:15 p.m. CT), and the best part is, you can watch it for free thanks to a trial offer.

For those who haven’t tried Apple TV+ yet, this is your chance to enjoy live streams of Major League Baseball games, including this matchup between the Guardians and the Rangers. Once the trial period ends, you have the option to subscribe to Apple TV+ for $12.99 per month. Apple TV+ has a lineup of 50 MLB games in store for 2026, with two games every Friday night over a span of 25 weeks.

The Cleveland Guardians, currently holding a two-game lead over the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central Division with a record of 36-28, are looking to bounce back from a recent loss to the New York Yankees. On the other side, the Texas Rangers, with a record of 30-32 and aiming to close the gap with the Seattle Mariners in the AL West, are gearing up to face the Guardians at home in Arlington.

The matchup between these two teams is set to start at 8:15 p.m. ET on Apple TV+, along with the chance to enjoy a free trial of the streaming service. Expect to see big right-hander Kumar Rocker on the mound for the Rangers and lefty Parker Messick taking the ball for the Guardians.

So, if you’re a baseball fan looking for some Friday night entertainment, don’t miss out on the Guardians vs. Rangers game streaming on Apple TV+. And remember, after the trial, an Apple TV+ subscription costs $12.99 per month.