Thu Mar 27 19:20:00 UTC 2025: **MLB’s Earliest Ever Opening Day: How to Watch Every Game**
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball is swinging into action earlier than ever before. The 2025 season officially kicked off last week with an international series in Japan, and the traditional Opening Day for most teams is this Thursday, March 27th—the earliest Opening Day in MLB history. One game, between the Tampa Bay Rays and Colorado Rockies, will be played on Friday, March 28th, due to Hurricane Milton damage to the Rays’ home stadium.
Fans have multiple options for watching the games. National broadcasts will air on ESPN, FOX, and Apple TV+, which will exclusively stream Friday Night Baseball. The Roku Channel will carry MLB’s “Sunday Leadoff” series. Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) will also broadcast many games.
For cord-cutters, MLB.TV offers out-of-market games for $20-$30 monthly or $150 annually. T-Mobile customers can get a free MLB.TV season subscription through a limited-time offer in the T-Life app. DirecTV Stream’s “My Sports” package ($70/month, 5-day free trial) provides access to many channels carrying MLB games, including ESPN, FOX, and FS1, plus ESPN+.
Apple TV+’s subscription costs $9.99/month, with a one-week free trial and a three-month free promotion with eligible Apple device purchases. Friday night games on Apple TV+ also include a 24/7 livestream with replays, news, and highlights.
ESPN+ offers some MLB coverage, including two Opening Day games, alongside other sports content. The Roku Channel offers free access to MLB’s “Sunday Leadoff” games.
With various broadcast options available, fans can choose the package that best suits their viewing preferences and budget to catch all the Opening Day excitement and the rest of the 2025 season. A full schedule of Opening Day games is available online.
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