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A matchup of reigning division champions awaits as the Seattle Mariners host the Cleveland Guardians on Friday to continue their season-opening series.
Both teams will look to build on their 2025 success as they begin this campaign. The Guardians roared past the Tigers for an improbable AL Central crown before falling to Detroit in the wild card series. The Mariners then ousted the Tigers in the ALDS before falling to the Blue Jays in a heartbreaking ALCS Game 7. While a new season is a blank slate, both teams have plenty of confidence entering 2026.
This season is virtually guaranteed to get off to a better start than last for George Kirby, who will get the ball for the Mariners on Friday. The right-hander didn't make his 2025 debut until late May due to shoulder issues, then got shelled in his first two outings before setting into a groove and pitching well down the stretch.
He'll try to contain a Cleveland lineup that got deeper with the late addition of Rhys Hoskins this spring, though face-of-the-franchise Jose Ramirez remains the man who makes the Guardians go. Run prevention is what Cleveland does best, though, as Stephen Vogt's team posted the fifth-best ERA in the majors (3.70) last season and will rely on its arms again this year, starting with Gavin Williams tonight. That's easier said than done with Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez on the opposite side, though.
It's Mariners vs. Guardians from Seattle on Friday night. Here's when and where to tune in.
What channel is Mariners vs. Guardians on today?
- TV channel: None
- Live stream: Apple TV
Mariners vs. Guardians 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 $12.99/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.
Mariners vs. Guardians start time
- Date: Friday, March 27
- Time: 9:45 p.m. ET | 6:45 p.m. PT
First pitch of Mariners vs. Guardians on Friday is set for 9:45 p.m. ET. The game will be played at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.
Apple TV 'Friday Night Baseball' schedule 2026
Apple and MLB have announced the "Friday Night Baseball" schedule through the end of June. See every upcoming game below.
| March 27 | Angels at Astros | 8:15 p.m. |
| Guardians at Mariners | 9:45 p.m. | |
| April 3 | Brewers at Royals | 7:45 p.m. |
| Braves at Diamondbacks | 9:45 p.m. | |
| April 10 | Angels at Reds | 6:45 p.m. |
| Giants at Orioles | 7:15 a.m. | |
| April 17 | Rays at Pirates | 6:45 p.m. |
| Tigers at Red Sox | 7:15 p.m. | |
| April 24 | Phillies at Braves | 7:15 p.m. |
| Cubs at Dodgers | 10:15 p.m. | |
| May 1 | Reds at Pirates | 6:45 p.m. |
| Royals at Mariners | 9:45 p.m. | |
| May 8 | Twins at Guardians | 7:15 p.m. |
| Cardinals at Padres | 9:45 p.m. | |
| May 15 | Blue Jays at Tigers | 6:45 p.m. |
| Yankees at Mets | 7:15 p.m. | |
| May 22 | Astros at Cubs | 2:20 p.m. |
| Tigers at Orioles | 7:15 p.m. | |
| May 29 | Twins at Pirates | 6:45 p.m. |
| Phillies at Dodgers | 10:15 p.m. | |
| June 5 | Guardians at Rangers | 8:15 p.m. |
| Royals at Twins | 8:15 p.m. | |
| June 12 | Diamondbacks at Reds | 7:15 p.m. |
| Braves at Mets | 7:15 p.m. | |
| June 19 | Cardinals at Royals | 8:15 p.m. |
| Twins at Diamondbacks | 9:45 p.m. | |
| June 26 | Cubs at Brewers | 7:45 p.m. |
| Dodgers at Padres | 9:45 p.m. |
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