Kennewick, Wash. (April 2, 2026) – Morgan Murphy Media’s Apple Valley News Now / KAPP-KVEW is partnering with the Seattle Mariners and KING 5 in Seattle to bring 10 Seattle Mariners regular season games to fans free, over-the-air in the Yakima/Tri-Cities television market in 2026.
The first televised game is coming up fast on April 10, 2026. The partnership expands access to Mariners baseball across the Pacific Northwest, with games airing on stations throughout the region, including Apple Valley News Now in Central Washington. The defending AL West champions open the run with two straight matchups against division rivals.
“We’re proud to be the Mariners local broadcast partner for Yakima and the Tri-Cities and to help bring more games into more living rooms, with no paywall and no extra equipment,” said James Loftus, Vice President and General Manager of KAPP-KVEW/Apple Valley News Now. “This partnership makes it easier for fans in to watch their favorite home team for the first time free over-the-air.”
Game schedule (subject to change)
The following 10 Mariners regular season games (all Friday night home games) are included in the 2026 over-the-air package (times PT): Each Friday night broadcast will feature complete game-night coverage, including pregame and postgame shows.
Friday, April 10, 2026 — 6:40 p.m. — vs. Houston Astros
Friday, April 17, 2026 — 6:40 p.m. — vs. Texas Rangers
Friday, May 15, 2026 — 6:40 p.m. — vs. San Diego Padres
Friday, May 29, 2026 — 7:10 p.m. — vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Friday, June 19, 2026 — 7:10 p.m. — vs. Boston Red Sox
Friday, July 3, 2026 — 7:10 p.m. — vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Friday, July 17, 2026 — 7:10 p.m. — vs. San Francisco Giants
Friday, July 31, 2026 — 7:10 p.m. — vs. Minnesota Twins
Friday, August 7, 2026 — 7:10 p.m. — vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Friday, August 21, 2026 — 7:10 p.m. — vs. Chicago Cubs
Where to watch in Yakima & Tri-Cities
For viewers in central Washington and northern Oregon, many games will be available on ABC affiliate KAPP-KVEW, channels 35.1 and 42.1, which will also be available through participating local cable, streaming services and satellite providers. Select games will be featured on the station’s digital subchannel MyNET-TV, KAPP 35.5 and KVEW 42.5.
Apple Valley News Now will also provide expanded Mariners coverage and features across its local newscasts and digital platforms throughout the season promoting Friday Night Mariner Baseball.
Contact:
James Loftus, KAPP-KVEW Vice President & GM, jloftus@applevalleynewsnow.com, 509-735-8369
About Morgan Murphy Media:
Morgan Murphy Media has been family owned and operated since its founding in 1890. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, it operates television and radio stations, websites, and apps across its 12-state local media footprint in addition to running a print magazine and a nationwide digital marketing agency. To learn more, visit morganmurphymedia.com
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