You’ll want to get home from work early on Friday if you don’t want to miss any of the Milwaukee Brewers’ game against the Cincinnati Reds. And even then, you’ll need an extra subscription to watch it.
That’s because the Brewers game is on much earlier than usual (4:10 pm) and it’s not on Bally Sports Wisconsin. The Brewers-Reds game is on Apple TV+ as part of “Friday Night Baseball,” a partnership between Major League Baseball and Apple.
Here’s what you need to know about how to watch the Brewers game against the Reds.
What channel is the Brewers game on Friday? How do I stream the game on AppleTV+?
The Brewers game is not on the typical Bally Sports cable channel.
You can only watch the game through the Apple TV app on devices that offer it. On TV, this includes an Apple TV, smart TVs and streaming devices, gaming consoles, and select cable and satellite services. You can also get Apple TV+ via the Apple TV app on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. You can also watch AppleTV+ online at tv.apple.com. More details on acceptable devices here.
What is AppleTV+?
AppleTV+ is a subscription streaming service that was launched in 2019 by Apple Inc. It airs original shows like Ted Lasso, movies as well as Major League Soccer Season Pass.
If I have one of those acceptable devices and found the AppleTV app, is the Brewers game on AppleTV+ free?
No. You need a subscription when logging into the AppleTV app, but there are some free trial periods.
How can I subscribe to AppleTV+ so I can watch the Brewers vs. Reds game?
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It costs $6.99 a month for AppleTV+ but there is a free seven-day trial. You can create an account here.
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When you buy an Apple device, AppleTV+ is included for three months. If you’re looking for a long-term Apple investment in the next two days, this could be a route you take so you don’t miss any Brewers games.
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You can also get one month free of AppleTV+ by bundling it with up to five other services for one monthly price.
Will I be able to watch the Brewers game Friday at a bar or restaurant?
More than likely, yes. DIRECTV will offer Apple’s “Friday Night Baseball” games at more than 300,000 restaurants, bars, hotel lounges, retail shops and other venues via existing satellite equipment.
Why is the Brewers game on AppleTV+?
The game is part of MLB’s partnership with Apple in which the technology company is broadcasting two games every Friday throughout the season. This is the second year games are being played on AppleTV+. Last year, it was free to stream the games. “Friday Night Baseball” is produced by MLB Network’s team in partnership with Apple.
Are there more Brewers games on AppleTV+ this season?
Yes.
The Brewers will play on AppleTV+ against the Pirates at 7 pm June 16 at home and then at 6 pm June 30 against the Pirates on the road. MLB and Apple haven’t released the “Friday Night Baseball” schedule beyond the end of June.
Here’s the Brewers’ full schedule.
Why is the Brewers game on so early?
The unusual 4:10 pm (Central) start time for the Brewers-Reds game is because the Zac Brown Band is performing a full concert after the game at Great American Ball Park. The concert is available for all ticketed fans of the game.
The Zac Brown Band concert is being done in conjunction with Lou Gehrig Day
The concert takes on special meaning as part of Major League Baseball’s Lou Gehrig Day on Friday.
John Driskell Hopkins, one of the Zac Brown Band’s founding members, was diagnosed with ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Lou Gehrig Day is celebrated by MLB on June 2 to honor Lou Gehrig, the Hall of Fame baseball player who was diagnosed with the disease at 36 years old in 1939. Gehrig was forced to retire shortly after his diagnosis, and he died from the disease less than two years later.
A portion of the proceeds from every ticket Friday night will benefit the Hop On A Cure Foundation, which was started by Hopkins to support ALS research and work towards a cure.
How can I listen to the Brewers vs. Reds game on the radio?
If you don’t have AppleTV+ or want to subscribe to the service, the radio is always an option.
In Milwaukee, you can listen at WTMJ-AM (620). Here’s a list of Brewers Radio Network state affiliates.
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