How to Catch the Phillies vs. Dodgers Game Exclusively on Apple TV+

Phillies fans excited to see Shohei Ohtani face off against their team this Friday will need to fire up Apple TV+ to catch the action. Ohtani is visiting as the Phillies begin a three-game showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park. However, fans need to navigate a bit to find the game on their screens.

The timing is less than ideal, as the Dodgers, boasting a $330 million payroll and riding high on an eight-game win streak, will be showcasing Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound. Yamamoto, a sought-after Japanese star who the Phillies tried to acquire last offseason, is stepping up for his debut against Philadelphia. Unfortunately, this encounter will be exclusive to Apple TV+ subscribers, featured as part of their Friday Night Baseball lineup, alongside another MLB game each week.

The Phillies themselves have started their season strong, boasting a 5-1 record following a series of victories over the Washington Nationals and Colorado Rockies. If you’d rather skip the digital hunt and prefer a classic approach to the game, tune into 94.1 WIP, where Scott Franzke and Kevin Stocker will provide live commentary for all three games. However, for those who prefer to catch all the plays visually, here’s the scoop on watching or streaming the Phillies this weekend:

Friday’s matchup against the Dodgers will be available on Apple TV+ as part of its Friday Night Baseball doubleheader, which also features the Tampa Bay Rays taking on the Texas Rangers. The game is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. in Philadelphia, with Jesus Luzardo leading for the Phillies. Play-by-play duties will be taken by Alex Faust, with analysis from former Rockies outfielder Ryan Spilborghs, and Tricia Whitaker reporting from Citizens Bank Park.

Apple TV+ offers a nifty feature that lets you tune into local broadcasts, so you can enjoy Franzke and Stocker’s commentary while streaming the game. Without pre- or postgame content on NBC Sports Philadelphia, Apple steps in with its pregame show kicking off at 6 p.m., starring Lauren Gardner, Xavier Scruggs, and Russell Dorsey.

Not an Apple TV+ member yet? The subscription is $9.99 per month, but you can take advantage of a free seven-day trial. Alternatively, you might catch the game at local bars and restaurants in Philadelphia through Apple’s partnership with DirecTV—just call ahead to confirm their schedule.

Mark your calendars: The Phillies have another Apple TV+ airing on June 20 against the New York Mets.

On Saturday, the Phillies-Dodgers game shifts to FS1, with a 4:05 p.m. start. It’s the first of eight Phillies games slated to air on Fox this season.

The Sunday game returns to NBC Sports Philadelphia, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:35 p.m.