Since the beginning of the partnership, the Friday night MLB games airing on Apple TV+ have been exclusive to that platform. But for a big game on Friday, that will not be the case.
The New York Yankees will host the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, June 7. Those are two of MLB’s biggest and most popular franchises. They are also two of the best teams in the league this season and the three-game series in The Bronx could serve as a World Series preview.
As planned, the game will be carried on Apple TV+. But in a new development, it will also be accessible via the Yes Network in New York and SportsNet LA in Los Angeles.
Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reported the news on Wednesday.
Apple TV+ Yankees, Dodgers game to also air on YES Network, SportsNet LA in change of plans https://t.co/QOZpsq1POL
— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) June 6, 2024
Marchand explained the reasoning behind the move, as well.
“An executive with knowledge of Friday’s arrangement called it ‘an experiment’ to try a co-existing presentation with the streamer nationally and the RSNs locally,” Marchand’s report said. Apple TV+ subscribers will still be able to watch in L.A. and New York.”
[Andrew Marchand on X, New York Times/The Athletic]
