Overview
- The series opener is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Rogers Centre in Toronto and will stream only on Apple TV+.
- Chicago enters the three-game set with a 50-45 record and a slim tiebreaker for the AL Central lead after a three-game sweep of Oakland that left the team pitching well.
- Toronto comes in 45-51 and plans to start right-hander Spencer Miles while the White Sox are listed to start lefty Anthony Kay in the opener.
- Apple TV+ is offering a seven-day free trial to watch the game live and charges $12.99 per month afterward, and outlets report Apple will carry about 50 MLB games in 2026 as part of its Friday package.
- The exclusive streaming slot highlights a shift in how marquee MLB broadcasts reach fans and could increase pressure on viewers to buy or trial streaming services to follow weekday night games.