After a brief mid-season lull, the Tigers are back to looking like formidable World Series contenders.
Detroit has won nine of its last 11 games entering Friday's series opener against the Royals, which will air exclusively on Apple TV+.
The Tigers allowed a grand total of two runs in their recent three-game sweep of the Astros, buoyed by a stalwart pitching staff. Right-hander Casey Mize looks to keep things rolling on Friday; the All-Star will take the mound sporting a clean 12-4 record and a 3.63 ERA.
Mize contends with a Kansas City team that is subtly creeping back into the postseason picture; the Royals entered play on Thursday just 2.5 games back of the Mariners for the third and final wild card spot in the American League. They recently rattled off seven wins in an eight-game span, too.
Superstar shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is propelling the team's latest surge, hitting .333 with a .990 OPS in August, by far his best month of the season to date.
Here's everything that you need to know about watching Tigers vs. Royals today, including TV and live stream information for "Friday Night Baseball."
What channel is Tigers vs. Royals on today?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: Apple TV+
Tigers vs. Royals will not air on broadcast television. Instead, viewers can stream the game exclusively on Apple TV+, the home for "Friday Night Baseball" throughout the MLB season.
Viewers can take advantage of a seven-day free trial offered by Apple TV+. Once the trial period ends, monthly subscription plans begin at just $12.99 in the U.S. and $14.99 in Canada.
Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV+ app, which is accessible on most smart TVs, streaming devices and gaming consoles.
Tigers vs. Royals start time
- Date: Friday, Aug. 22
- Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
First pitch of Tigers vs. Royals is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 22. 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 for the rest of the season, which you can see below.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 22 | Royals at Tigers | 7:10 p.m. |
| Mets at Braves | 7:15 p.m. | |
| Aug. 29 | Braves at Phillies | 6:45 p.m. |
| Orioles at Giants | 10:15 p.m. | |
| Sept. 5 | Nationals at Cubs | 2:20 p.m. |
| Brewers at Pirates | 6:40 p.m. | |
| Sept. 12 | Yankees at Red Sox | 7:10 p.m. |
| Angels at Mariners | 10:10 p.m. | |
| Sept. 19 | Blue Jays at Royals | 7:40 p.m. |
| Giants at Dodgers | 10:10 p.m. | |
| Sept. 26 | Tigers at Red Sox | 7:10 p.m. |