The Dodgers and Cardinals expect to compete for the National League pennant and they'll renew their classic rivalry when they meet in MLB's opening weekend on Friday night.
Los Angeles won 100 games last year and is the favorite to win the NL West, but will face a tough test from the Diamondbacks at Giants.
The Dodgers boosted their roster this offseason with the addition of Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Los Angeles also signed Teoscar Hernandez and Kiké Hernández to one-year deals.
Those new players will complement a team that already included Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Walker Buehler and more stars.
As a result look for the Dodgers to be playing deep into October.
MORE: Watch 'Friday Night Baseball' tonight on Apple TV+ (free trial)
The Cardinals will have tough competition in the NL Central with the Cubs, Reds and Brewers. All of those teams are capable of winning the division.
St. Louis is poised to bounce back from last season's 71-91 finish — the franchise's worst record since 1995.
Former MVP Paul Goldschmidt and Gold Glover Nolan Arenado will help anchor the lineup. Outfielder Lars Nootbaar and second baseman Nolan Gorman are ready to build on their breakout 2023 seasons.
This offseason, St. Louis added Sonny Gray, Kyle Gibson, and Lance Lynn, which should dramatically improve the starting rotation.
The Cardinals left-hander Zack Thompson will start opposite the Dodgers' Bobby Miller on Friday night.
Here's what you need to know to watch the Dodgers host the Cardinals on Friday night.
What channel is Dodgers vs. Cardinals on tonight?
- TV channel: None
- Live stream: Apple TV+
Friday night's game between the Dodgers vs. Cardinals will be broadcast on Apple TV+, the exclusive home of "Friday Night Baseball" for the 2024 MLB season.
What time is Dodgers vs. Cardinals tonight?
- First pitch: 10:10 p.m. ET
The Yankees and Astros is set to start at 10:10 p.m. ET from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Apple TV+ will have pregame coverage throughout the day with curated articles for each team and MLB. The network's pregame show will air live from Dodger Stadium beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET ahead of the other Apple TV+ broadcast Friday, Yankees at Astros at 8:10 p.m. ET
How to live stream Dodgers vs. Cardinals
- Live stream: Apple TV+
The Dodgers vs. Cardinals will be available exclusively through Apple TV+, but there are still different ways to stream the game. Apple TV+ is available to stream on your phone, tablet, computer and smart TV, as well as streaming devices such as Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV stick.
How much does Apple TV+ cost?
The service starts at $9.99 a month in the U.S. Yearly subscriptions begin at $99. In Canada, a monthly subscription is $12.99.
Apple does offer a seven-day free trial for new sign-ups, but you will need a subscription to watch MLB's "Friday Night Baseball" games beyond that.
The service also operates MLS Season Pass, which allows fans to watch every MLS game without blackout restrictions, for an additional fee.
Apple TV+ 'Friday Night Baseball' schedule 2024
| Date | Game | First Pitch (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| March 29 | Yankees at Astros | 8:00 p.m. |
| March 29 | Cardinals at Dodgers | 10:00 p.m. |
| April 5 | Mets at Reds | 6:30 p.m. |
| April 5 | Astros at Rangers | 8:00 p.m. |
| April 12 | Brewers at Orioles | 7:00 p.m. |
| April 12 | Cubs at Mariners | 9:30 p.m. |
| April 19 | Rangers at Braves | 7:00 p.m. |
| April 19 | Diamondbacks at Giants | 10:00 p.m. |
| April 26 | Cardinals at Mets | 7:00 p.m. |
| April 26 | Rays at White Sox | 7:30 p.m. |
| May 3 | Giants at Phillies | 6:30 p.m. |
| May 3 | Blue Jays at Nationals | 6:30 p.m. |
| May 10 | Diamondbacks at Orioles | 7:00 p.m. |
| May 10 | Royals at Angels | 9:30 p.m. |
| May 17 | Rays at Blue Jays | 7:00 p.m. |
| May 17 | Twins at Guardians | 7:00 p.m. |
| May 24 | Brewers at Red Sox | 7:00 p.m. |
| May 24 | Orioles at White Sox | 7:30 p.m. |
| May 31 | Tigers at Red Sox | 7:00 p.m. |
| May 31 | Angels at Mariners | 10:00 p.m. |
| June 7 | Twins at Pirates | 6:30 p.m. |
| June 7 | Dodgers at Yankees | 7:00 p.m. |
| June 14 | Rangers at Mariners | 10:00 p.m. |
| June 14 | Angels at Giants | 10:00 p.m. |
| June 21 | Diamondbacks at Phillies | 6:30 p.m. |
| June 21 | Braves at Yankees | 7:00 p.m. |
| June 28 | Astros at Mets | 7:00 p.m. |
| June 28 | Padres at Red Sox | 7:00 p.m. |