Opening Day features an AL West showdown as the Houston Astros face the Los Angeles Angels, kicking off the 2026 season with a familiar divisional rivalry and early playoff implications.

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Sep 7, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Jose Altuve (27) walks to the on-deck circle during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

How To Watch Astros vs Angels

Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026

Time: 4:10 p.m. ET

TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network West, Space City Home Network, MLB.TV

Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)

The Houston Astros enter the year with championship expectations once again, having remained one of the most consistent and well-structured teams in baseball over the past decade. Their focus remains on sustaining elite pitching, situational hitting, and veteran leadership, as they aim to stay atop a competitive division and make another deep October run.

Live Stream Astros vs Angels

The Los Angeles Angels begin 2026 with renewed optimism, looking to finally turn star power into sustained team success. After years of inconsistency, the goal is a complete 162-game performance where pitching depth and lineup production align, with Opening Day serving as an early opportunity to show they can compete with the division’s standard-setter.

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