What channel is Cubs vs. Twins on tonight? Time, TV schedule, live stream for MLB Friday Night Baseball game

Nick Brinkerhoff

What channel is Cubs vs. Twins on tonight? Time, TV schedule, live stream for MLB Friday Night Baseball game image

It's Friday, which means it's time to kick off the weekend in style with another edition of "Friday Night Baseball" on Apple TV+.

One of this week's two matchups sees the Cubs travel to Minnesota for a date with the Twins. So far this season, the Cubs have hovered around .500, good for third place in the NL Central. 

As for the Twins, they haven't been much better, but are still maintaining first place in the AL Central. Star shortstop Carlos Correa hasn't lived up to the hype after securing a new contract from Minnesota during a tough offseason. 

Drew Smyly is expected to get the ball for the Cubs, while Sonny Gray is projected to start for the Twins in what promises to be a good pitching matchup.  

MORE: Watch Friday Night Baseball tonight on Apple TV+ (free trial)

Here is a complete guide on how to watch Cubs vs. Twins on Apple TV+, including first pitch and how to live stream. 

What channel is Cubs vs. Twins on tonight?

The Cubs vs. Twins game is only available on Apple TV+, the exclusive home of "Friday Night Baseball."

What time is Cubs vs. Twins on tonight?

Apple TV+ will have plenty of pregame coverage throughout the day with curated articles for each team and throughout the league. Fans can then watch "Countdown to First Pitch," which is a 15-minute pregame show. 

First pitch between the Cubs and Twins is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET.  

The game also coincides with the other MLB game on Apple TV+ Friday: Royals vs. Brewers. 

How to live stream Cubs vs. Twins

Fans can live stream Cubs vs. Twins in a variety of ways. Apple TV+ is available to stream on your phone, tablet, computer, smart TV, as well as various streaming devices like Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV stick. 

How much does Apple TV+ cost?

The service starts at $6.99 a month. Yearly subscriptions begin at $69. Last season, the service was free for those trying to watch "Friday Night Baseball," but that is now no longer an option. Apple does offer a seven-day free trial for new sign-ups, but you will need a subscription to watch MLB's Friday Night Baseball games beyond that. 

The service is also home to the hit show "Ted Lasso," among other original series. It also operates MLS Season Pass, which allows fans to watch every MLS game without blackout restrictions, for an additional fee.

Apple TV+ 2023 schedule

DateGameFirst pitch (ET)
Friday, May 12Kansas City Royals vs. Milwaukee Brewers8 p.m. 
Friday, May 12Chicago Cubs vs. Minnesota Twins8 p.m.
Friday, May 19Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays7 p.m.
Friday, May 19Seattle Mariners vs. Atlanta Braves7 p.m.
Friday, May 26San Diego Padres vs. New York Yankees 7 p.m. 
Friday, May 26Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers6:30 p.m. 
Friday, June 2Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds5 p.m.
Friday, June 2Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins8 p.m. 
Friday, June 9Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles7 p.m.
Friday, June 9Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Angels9:30 p.m. 
Friday, June 16Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers8 p.m.
Friday, June 16

Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle Mariners

10 p.m.
Friday, June 23Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins6:30 p.m.
Friday, June 23New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies 7 p.m.
Friday, June 30Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates7 p.m. 
Friday, June 30 Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Angels9:30 p.m.

Nick Brinkerhoff

Nick Brinkerhoff is a content producer at The Sporting News covering the NFL, NBA and other sports. A proud New Jerseyan, Nick is also a graduate of Rutgers University. He is always in the mood for a good joke, the day’s best bets, or a debate about the mediocrity of the New York sports scene.