The 2026 MLB season has arrived. Wednesday night at Oracle Park, the San Francisco Giants are hosting the New York Yankees in the first game of the new season. It’s Opening Night, with the traditional Opening Day taking place Thursday. Giants vs. Yankees is the only game on the schedule tonight. The other 28 teams have to wait their turn. Here’s what to know..
Giants vs. Yankees: MLB Opening NightTime: 8:05 p.m. ET | Date: Wednesday, March 25Location: Oracle Park, San FranciscoTV channel/live stream: NetflixStarting pitchers: LHP Max Fried (NYY) vs. RHP Logan Webb (SF)Odds (via FanDuel): NYY -122, SF +104, O/U: 7
Starters Max Fried and Logan Webb finished fourth in the Cy Young voting in their respective leagues last year, and the case can be made they are two of the best active pitchers yet to win the award. This is the first game for new Giants’ manager Tony Vitello, who is making the unprecedented jump from college coaching straight to MLB.
Follow along with our live blog below for updates and analysis from the 2026 Opening Night game in San Francisco.