The Cincinnati Reds’ home game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park on Friday will be part of Friday Night Baseball and streamed exclusively on Apple TV+. The first pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. Eastern Time, and the national broadcast means the game won’t be available on local television.
How to watch the Reds vs. Brewers on Apple TV+
– Apple TV+ subscribers can catch the game by opening the Apple TV+ app or visiting tv.apple.com/sports, selecting Apple TV+ Major League Baseball, choosing the game, and clicking Watch.
– If you don’t already subscribe, note that Friday Night Baseball games on Apple TV+ are free from blackout restrictions but require an Apple TV+ subscription to view. Apple TV+ costs $9.99 per month after a 7-day free trial.
Radio option
– If you’d prefer radio coverage, the Reds-Brewers game will also be broadcast on 700 WLW.
What about the rest of the Reds’ visit?
– The Brewers will be in town from August 15-17, but Friday’s matchup is the only game this series scheduled for Apple TV+. The Reds’ weekend games will return to FanDuel Sports Network Ohio as usual.
Why this matters
– This arrangement highlights MLB’s ongoing push of Friday Night Baseball to Apple TV+ and reflects a season-long streaming strategy that gives national audiences access while Ohio-based fans will need the Apple service for the Friday game. It also means fans without Apple TV+ will need to plan ahead if they want to watch Friday’s action.
Summary
– Friday’s Reds-Brewers matchup at Great American Ball Park is an Apple TV+ exclusive under Friday Night Baseball, with a 6:40 p.m. ET start. Apple TV+ subscribers can watch via the app or online; non-subscribers will not have local TV access to this game, though it remains free from blackout restrictions on the platform with a subscription. Radio coverage is available on 700 WLW, and weekend Reds games will return to FanDuel Sports Network Ohio.
Additional value and thoughts
– Fans may want to take advantage of the 7-day free trial if they’re curious about Apple TV+ and other MLB content. This setup could broaden accessibility for some viewers while requiring a subscription for others, so planning ahead will help avoid last-minute viewing gaps.
– Positive spin: The move reinforces MLB’s commitment to expanding digital viewing options and gives Apple TV+ a clear, exclusive marquee matchups slot on Friday nights, potentially drawing new subscribers who follow the Reds and Brewers.
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