Watch Cardinals vs. Braves Opener Live Stream for Free on Apple TV+ on Friday Night Baseball

set against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET (7:15 p.m. CT) as part of “Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV+.

If you’re wondering how to catch the action, you can live stream the Braves vs. Cardinals game on Apple TV+, which offers a free trial. After the trial period, an Apple TV+ subscription will cost you $12.99 per month.

Apple TV+ has lined up a total of 50 Major League Baseball games for 2026, airing two games every Friday night over a span of 25 weeks.

The Braves, currently holding a record of 54-38, are hoping to wrap up the first half of the season on a high note after a shaky stretch where they’ve lost 17 out of their last 26 games. On the other hand, the Cardinals, with a record of 48-44, are looking to bounce back after losing five of their past six games.

For this matchup, the Braves are sending ace left-hander Chris Sale (9-6, 2.27 ERA) to the mound. Sale is coming off a solid win against the New York Mets on July 4. The Cardinals, on the other hand, are starting Kyle Leahy (7-4, 3.86 ERA), who has been impressive with a 2-0 record and a 0.55 ERA in his last three starts.

Don’t miss out on the action! Tune in to Apple TV+ at 8:15 p.m. ET for the Cardinals vs. Braves game with the free trial. And if you enjoy the experience, you can opt for an Apple TV+ subscription for $12.99 per month.