Ten games this season, including Friday’s home opener, will air for free on traditional over-the-air television stations. The broadcasts will be simulcasts of the Detroit SportsNet production, featuring familiar voices and faces such as Jason Benetti, Dan Dickerson, Andy Dirks and Dan Petry.

The Houston Astros will play their first road game of the season on Friday night against the Athletics in Sacramento. Here is how you can watch the game.

The New York Yankees (5-1) face the Miami Marlins (5-1) in their home opener at Yankee Stadium on Friday in a matchup of two teams off to flying starts in 2026. MORE: MLB preseason power rankings How to Watch

New and returning subscribers can get two months of Paramount+ for $2.99 per month through March 31, allowing access to all CBS Sweet 16 broadcasts.

The Atlanta Braves begin their 2026 journey looking to reestablish themselves as one of the best teams in the National League behind an offense driven by superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. MORE: MLB preseason power rankings How to Watch Atlanta

The Texas Rangers are set to begin the home portion of their 2026 season against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday at Globe Life Field.

Live coverage begins with Basketball in America at 6:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.

The Milwaukee Brewers look to stay hot in Kansas City this weekend, with the opener of a three-game weekend series against the Royals. Friday’s Game 1 is scheduled to start at 7:40 p.m. ET (6:40 p.m.