Two of MLB's best teams clash on "Friday Night Baseball," with the Tigers hosting the Cubs to begin an exciting three-game set.
All the better, Friday's contest features one of the game's premier pitchers: Left-hander Tarik Skubal, the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner, will toe the rubber for Detroit.
In his last two starts, Skubal has tossed 16 scoreless innings while allowing just four hits and notching 20 strikeouts. He'll look to continue his domineering stretch against a talented Chicago lineup that ranks among the best: Entering play on Thursday, the Cubs had scored the second-most runs of any team in baseball this season.
Skubal will contend with a couple of MVP candidates in Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong. The 23-year-old Crow-Armstrong is enjoying a breakout season, pairing spectacular defense with electric speed (20 stolen bases) and power (15 home runs).
Both teams look like legitimate World Series contenders, too. The Tigers are leading the AL Central, while the Cubs are pacing the competition in the NL Central.
Here's everything that you need to know about watching Tigers vs. Cubs on "Friday Night Baseball," including streaming information for the midwest showdown.
Where to watch Tigers vs. Cubs today: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: Apple TV+
Tigers vs. Cubs will not air on traditional broadcast television on Friday. Instead, viewers can stream the game live with Apple TV+, which is the exclusive home for "Friday Night Baseball" in 2025.
Apple TV+ offers viewers a seven-day free trial. Once the trial period ends, viewers can purchase subscription plans starting at just $9.99.
Tigers vs. Cubs can be streamed on the Apple TV+ app, which is accessible through most smart TVs, streaming devices, and gaming consoles.
Tigers vs. Cubs start time
- Date: Friday, June 6
- Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
First pitch of Tigers vs. Cubs is set for 7:10 p.m. ET on Friday, June 6.
The game will be played at Comerica Park in Detroit, as the two teams begin a three-game series.
Apple TV+ 'Friday Night Baseball' schedule 2025
Apple and MLB have released the "Friday Night Baseball" schedule through much of the 2025 season. Check out the list of "Friday Night Baseball" games through the end of July.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| June 6 | Diamondbacks at Reds | 7:10 p.m. |
| Cubs at Tigers | 7:10 p.m. | |
| June 13 | Angels at Orioles | 7:05 p.m. |
| Padres at Diamondbacks | 9:40 p.m. | |
| June 20 | Mets at Phillies | 7:15 p.m. |
| Royals at Padres | 9:40 p.m. | |
| June 27 | Rays at Orioles | 7:05 p.m. |
| Cardinals at Guardians | 7:10 p.m. | |
| July 4 | Cardinals at Cubs | 2:20 p.m. |
| Angels at Blue Jays | 7:07 p.m. | |
| July 11 | Mariners at Tigers | 7:10 p.m. |
| Diamondbacks at Angels | 9:38 p.m. | |
| July 18 | No games | — |
| July 25 | Phillies at Yankees | 7:05 p.m. |
| Guardians at Royals | 8:10 p.m. |