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The New York Yankees will travel to San Francisco to face the Giants at Oracle Park in the opening game of the 2026 MLB season.
While the Giants are entering a new era under former Tennessee coach Tony Vitello, the Yankees are focused on a singular goal: ending a 17-year championship drought and returning to the World Series.
The matchup carries extra weight for Aaron Judge, the Northern California native who famously came within minutes of signing with his childhood team before returning to the Bronx. The Yankees bring back a similar core that fans saw in the 2025 season, with Cody Bellinger, Jazz Chisholm, Ben Rice and Trent Grisham all returning to play crucial roles.
While Judge and Co. anchor the lineup, eyes are on the mound for the return of Gerrit Cole. After missing the 2025 season following Tommy John surgery, Cole’s presence is the X-factor that many believe makes New York the team to beat in the American League; while his return date is unknown, he will provide the Yankees with an incomparable boost down the road. New York's best pitcher from 2025, Max Fried, will take the bump on opening night, and pitching for San Francisco is Logan Webb, fresh off his stint with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.
Even with Vitello making history as the first college coach to jump directly to managing in the major leagues, the spotlight remains fixed on the return of the Yankees' ace and the superstar who nearly traded pinstripes for orange and black. For both teams, a campaign that hopefully ends in late October begins in the Bay Area on Wednesday night.
With that, here’s everything you need to know about how to watch Yankees vs. Giants on Opening Night, including TV and streaming options.
What channel is Giants vs. Yankees on today?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: Netflix
The first game of the 2026 MLB season will not be aired on traditional television. Instead, viewers can stream the game live with Netflix.
The streaming platform is bringing out a star-studded lineup for the broadcast, with Elle Duncan as host, Matt Vasgersian on play-by-play and both former Yankee CC Sabathia and former Giant Hunter Pence in the booth. Also joining them will be Barry Bonds, Albert Pujols and Anthony Rizzo on the desk, along with Jameis Winston and Bert Kreischer as contributors.
Giants vs. Yankees start time
- Date: Wednesday, Mar. 25
- Time: 8:05 p.m. ET | 5:05 p.m. PT
The MLB's opening game will take place on Wednesday night at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET.
Giants vs. Yankees radio coverage
- Radio station: SiriusXM
Listen to Giants vs. Yankees on the SiriusXM app or on channels 175 (Yankees broadcast) and channel 89 (Giants broadcast) in vehicles.
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Yankees schedule 2026
Here's a look at New York's next five games:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Wed, March 25 | at Giants | 8:05 p.m. |
| Fri, March 27 | at Giants | 4:35 p.m. |
| Sat, March 28 | at Giants | 7:15 p.m. |
| Mon, March 30 | at Mariners | 9:40 p.m. |
| Tue, March 31 | at Mariners | 9:40 p.m. |
Giants schedule 2026
Here's a look at San Francisco's next five games:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Wed, March 25 | vs. Yankees | 8:05 p.m. |
| Fri, March 27 | vs. Yankees | 4:35 p.m. |
| Sat, March 28 | vs. Yankees | 7:15 p.m. |
| Mon, March 30 | at Padres | 9:40 p.m. |
| Tue, March 31 | at Padres | 9:40 p.m. |
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