MLB Opening Night on Netflix
The Yankees will face the Giants at Oracle Park on March 25 for Opening Night, in a game broadcast on Netflix [https://www.mlb.com/news/yankees-giants-mlb-opening-night-game-on-netflix-date-time-matchup]. Matthew Boyd has been named the Cubs’ Opening Day starter [https://www.mlb.com/news/matthew-boyd-named-cubs-opening-day-2026-starter]. The 2026 World Baseball Classic is in the quarterfinals [https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-2026-world-baseball-classic-quarterfinal-matchups].
The March 25th game between the Yankees and Giants marks Netflix's first foray into live MLB broadcasting. Netflix is scheduled to stream one game per week throughout the season as part of a new broadcast deal with MLB. Matthew Boyd's selection as the Cubs' Opening Day starter signals a significant opportunity for the veteran left-hander. After an injury-shortened 2025 season, Boyd will look to anchor the Cubs' pitching rotation. The World Baseball Classic quarterfinals promise intense matchups, with teams vying for a spot in the semi-finals. The tournament has already seen several unexpected upsets and breakout performances.
