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The race for the final National League wild card slot is entering a critical phase, and the Padres will look to make some headway as they open a three-game set in San Francisco on Friday.
San Diego enters the weekend with a half-game edge on Arizona for the final NL playoff spot, and will look to extend its four-game winning streak as it tries to lock in a third consecutive postseason appearance.
The Giants' October hopes have long since disappeared, but they enter this series on a positive note on the heels of a three-game sweep of the Cardinals and would love to play spoiler.
San Diego took three of four from the Giants at Petco when they last met about six weeks ago. Who will open this weekend series with a win? Here's everything you need to know to watch.
What channel is Giants vs. Padres on today?
- TV channel: None
- Live stream: Apple TV
Giants vs. Padres will not air on traditional television Friday. The game will stream live as part of Apple TV's "Friday Night Baseball" package.
New subscribers get their first week of Apple TV for free. After that, they can subscribe for just $14.99/month.
Subscribers can watch "Friday Night Baseball" with the Apple TV app, which is available on select smart TVs, Roku devices, Amazon Fire TV, and gaming consoles.
Giants vs. Padres start time
- Date: Friday, Sept. 11
- Time: 10:15 p.m. ET | 7:15 p.m. PT
First pitch of Giants vs. Padres on Friday is set for 10:15 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California.
Apple TV 'Friday Night Baseball' schedule 2026
MLB and Apple have announced the "Friday Night Baseball" schedule through the end of the 2026 season. See the full list of upcoming Apple TV games below:
| Sept. 11 | Reds at Brewers | 7:45 p.m. |
| Padres at Giants | 10:15 p.m. | |
| Sept. 18 | Phillies at Mets | 7:15 p.m. |
| Giants at Dodgers | 10:15 p.m. |
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