All eyes turn to San Francisco this Wednesday as a new era of baseball begins. The New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants are set to clash at Oracle Park for the highly anticipated 2026 MLB Opening Night.
This isn’t just a cross-country rivalry renewed; it marks a massive shift in how fans watch the game. For the first time in history, Major League Baseball moves to the world’s largest streaming stage with the first-ever live MLB broadcast on Netflix.
This will also mark the first use of the robot umpire.
### Event Details & How to Watch
If you’re planning to witness this digital “first pitch,” here is the schedule for Wednesday night:
- Pregame Show: Coverage begins at 6 p.m. on Netflix.
- First Pitch: The game officially starts at 7:05 p.m.
- Where to Watch: The game will be streamed globally on Netflix. No cable or regional sports network is required for this specific broadcast.
