Opening Night kicks off the MLB season with a standalone spotlight, as two teams take the field to officially start the new baseball season.
The San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees will face each other in an interleague showdown, blending historic franchises and star power.
Giants vs. Yankees start time and location
The first pitch is scheduled for 8:05 pm ET. The game is hosted at Oracle Park, San Francisco.
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The San Francisco Giants and New York Yankess have a historic rivalry. They played in seven world series matchups (1921-23, 1936-37, 1951, 1962), with the Yankees winning five.
In 2025, the Yankees finished with a 94-68 record, winning the American League East before an ALDS exit against the Blue Jays.
Looking ahead to the 2026 season, the New York Yankees are entering a high-stakes season with a "run it back" approach, relying on veterans, good health, and increasing pitching depth.
In 2025, The San Francisco Giants finished with an 81-81 record failing to make the playoffs. They fired manager Bob Melvin, and enter the 2026 season with manager Tony Vitello.
The Giants will try to leverage pitching depth and strategic matchups against the Yankees, a team packed with powerhouse hitters who can change the game in an instant as they try to set the tone early this season.
How to watch Opening Night
Netflix and the MLB signed a three-year agreement (2026-2028) to stream exclusive live events, starting with the Opening Night game on March 25, 2026.
