Free Live Stream: Red Sox vs. Mets Opener on Friday Night Baseball

The Boston Red Sox are gearing up for an exciting matchup against the New York Mets this Friday night, kicking off a three-game series. The game is set to start at 7:15 p.m. ET as part of “Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV+ with a free trial available for viewers. If you’re a baseball fan looking to catch all the action, Apple TV+ is the place to be.

Apple TV+ will be showcasing a total of 50 Major League Baseball games throughout 2026, with two games every Friday night for 25 weeks. This Friday, the Red Sox, with a record of 43-48, will face off against the Mets, who are currently 40-54 on the season.

The Red Sox are on a roll with a six-game winning streak, all of which have occurred at the start of their current road trip. This winning streak has propelled them up the ranks in the American League East Division, with 11 wins in their last 13 games. They are now within five games of reaching the .500 mark for the first time since May 8. The team’s recent performance has seen them rise from the bottom of the AL East standings to within 11 games of the division-leading Tampa Bay Rays.

On the other side, the Mets have shown signs of promise with four wins in their last five games after a tough stretch of losing 12 of their previous 14 games. New York will be counting on right-hander Nolan McLean (6-5, 3.73 ERA) to finish the first half of the season strong. McLean will be up against Red Sox righty Sonny Gray, who boasts an impressive record of 10-1 with a 2.61 ERA, putting him in the top three for pitchers with 10 victories this season.

The Red Sox vs. Mets game will begin at 7:15 p.m. ET on Apple TV+, so don’t miss out on the excitement. Remember, Apple TV+ offers a free trial for new viewers, so you can catch all the action without any cost. After the trial period, a subscription to Apple TV+ costs $12.99 per month.

If you’re a baseball enthusiast looking for a thrilling game between the Red Sox and the Mets, be sure to tune in on Apple TV+ this Friday night. It’s a matchup you won’t want to miss!