The Cubs are headed to Toronto to face the Blue Jays in a weekend series, their first game broadcast on Apple TV+ this season.
Chicago is one of the hottest teams in the majors after a massive series win against the NL-leading Braves. They've won 20 of their last 33 outings since July 1, proving resiliency and relentlessness to the highest degree. They have a shot at the playoffs as their confidence on the field continues to grow and, if they can hang on tight, knuckles white, they might just hit that mark.
Meanwhile, the Blue Jays have a sensational rookie in Dan Schneider. Having just recently earned his call up after seven years in the minors, the 24-year-old has played three major league games. His stats across those games are historic; nine hits, including two home runs. The only other person to make that happen that fast was Coaker Triplett in 1938 with the Cubs, per the News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.).
MORE: Watch 'Friday Night Baseball' tonight on Apple TV+ (free trial)
Here's what you need to know to watch the Blue Jays host the Cubs on Friday night:
What channel is Cubs vs. Blue Jays on tonight?
- Live stream: Apple TV+
Friday night's game between the Cubs and Blue Jays will be broadcast on Apple TV+, the exclusive home of "Friday Night Baseball" for the 2023 MLB season.
What time is Cubs vs. Blue Jays tonight?
- First pitch: 7:07 p.m. ET
Cubs vs. Blue Jays is set to start at 7:07 p.m. ET from Rogers Centre on Friday.
Apple TV+ will have pregame coverage throughout the day with curated articles for each team and MLB. Fans can watch the "Countdown to First Pitch" pregame show 15 minutes prior to the start of the game.
Apple TV+ will broadcast another game on Friday night: Rangers vs. Giants at 10:15 p.m. ET.
How to live stream Cubs vs. Blue Jays
- Live stream: Apple TV+
Cubs vs. Blue Jays 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 $6.99 a month in the U.S. Yearly subscriptions begin at $69. In Canada, a monthly subscription is $8.99 CAD.
Last season, the service was free for those trying to watch "Friday Night Baseball," but that is no longer an option. 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 is also home to the hit show "Ted Lasso," among other original series. It 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' 2023 schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Friday, Aug. 11 | Chicago Cubs vs. Toronto Blue Jays | 7 p.m. |
| Friday, Aug. 11 | Texas Rangers vs. San Francisco Giants | 10 p.m. |
| Friday, Aug. 18 | Toronto Blue Jays vs. Cincinnati Reds | 6:30 p.m. |
| Friday, Aug. 18 | Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees | 7 p.m. |
| Friday, Aug. 25 | Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Boston Red Sox | 7 p.m. |
| Friday, Aug. 25 | Kansas City Royals vs. Seattle Mariners | 10 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 1 | Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Guardians | 7 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 1 | Seattle Mariners vs. New York Mets | 7 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 8 | St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds | 6:30 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 8 | San Diego Padres vs. Houston Astros | 8 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 15 | Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles | 7 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 15 | Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals | 8 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 22 | New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies | 7 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 22 | San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers | 10 p.m. |