MLB Opening Day 2026 is finally here, but the first game of the season is airing on an unusual platform.
For the first time, Netflix has an exclusive MLB broadcast as they’ll stream Yankees vs. Giants Wednesday night in a standalone opener, much to the chagrin of YES Network play-by-player Michael Kay. Most other teams open Thursday, with some teams’ seasons starting Friday.
Netflix has previously streamed boxing bouts and NFL games on Christmas Day.
Here’s what you need to know about how to watch Yankees vs. Giants on Netflix for Opening Day.
Do I need Netflix to watch the game?
Yes, Wednesday’s Yankees vs. Giants game is only available to watch on Netflix, which requires a paid subscription. Fans in the tri-state area can also listen to the game on WFAN.
What time does it start?
Yankees vs. Giants starts at 8:05 p.m. ET.
Aaron Judge and the Yankees visit the Giants to open the season. Getty Images
Can I watch it for free?
Netflix does not offer a free trial.
Who are the Netflix broadcasters?
Matt Vasgersian will be the play-by-player, while CC Sabathia and Hunter Pence will be the in-booth analysts. Elle Duncan will be the host on the desk with Barry Bonds, Albert Pujols and Anthony Rizzo.
Lauren Shehadi is the in-game reporter, and Netflix comedic star Bert Kreischer, along with WWE’s The Usos, will be contributing.
Giants quarterback Jameis Winston, a former Texas Rangers draft pick, will also be a special guest.
What about the rest of the Yankees vs. Giants series?
After an off day Thursday, YES will air Game 2 of the series Friday at 4:35 p.m. ET.
Fox will air Saturday’s game at 7:15 p.m. ET.
The Yankees are off Sunday before starting a series Monday against the Mariners in Seattle.
Rafael Devers crushed the Yankees while with the Red Sox. Getty Images
Who are the starting pitchers for the Yankees vs. Giants opener?
Lefty Max Fried will start for the Yankees, while righty Logan Webb gets the ball for the Giants.
Yankees lineup
1. Trent Grisham, CF
2. Aaron Judge, RF
3. Cody Bellinger, LF
4. Ben Rice, 1B
5. Giancarlo Stanton, DH
6. Jazz Chisholm Jr., 2B
7. Jose Caballero, SS
8. Ryan McMahon, 3B
9. Austin Wells, C
Giants lineup
1. Luis Arraez, 2B
2. Matt Chapman, 3B
3. Rafael Devers, DH
4. Willy Adames, SS
5. Jung Hoo Lee, RF
6. Heliot Ramos, LF
7. Casey Schmitt, 1B
8. Patrick Bailey, C
9. Harrison Bader, CF