Angels vs. Astros: Your Guide to Friday Night Baseball
The Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Angels are set to clash in a highly anticipated matchup as part of MLB’s Friday Night Baseball series. After a disappointing 2025 season that saw them miss the postseason for the first time in nearly a decade, the Astros are eager to prove their resilience. Meanwhile, the Angels, under new leadership, are determined to break their 11-year playoff drought. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch this exciting game and what to expect from both teams in the 2026 season.
Astros Look to Rebound in 2026
The 2025 season was a tough pill to swallow for the Houston Astros. Finishing with an 87-75 record, the same as the Detroit Tigers, they were edged out of a playoff spot due to a tiebreaker. This setback has fueled a quiet offseason for the Astros, with key additions like pitchers Tatsuya Imai and Mike Burrows aiming to bolster the team’s performance. Burrows will take the mound on Friday, looking to build on his debut season.
Angels Embrace a New Era with Manager Kurt Suzuki
The Los Angeles Angels are entering a new chapter with Kurt Suzuki at the helm. The longtime big league catcher, transitioning from a special assistant role, hopes to guide the Angels back to the playoffs. While the Angels didn’t make significant roster changes during the offseason, the focus will be on Suzuki’s leadership and developing the team’s potential. Veteran left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi will start for the Angels, aiming to build on his 7-11 record and 3.99 ERA from his first season with the team.
How to Watch Angels vs. Astros
Unfortunately for traditional TV viewers, Angels vs. Astros will not be broadcast on conventional television. The game will be exclusively streamed live on Apple TV’s “Friday Night Baseball” package.
- TV Channel: None
- Live Stream: Apple TV
New Apple TV subscribers can enjoy a free week, followed by a subscription fee of $12.99/month. The Apple TV app is available on a wide range of devices, including select smart TVs, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and gaming consoles.
Game Details
- Date: Friday, March 27
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET | 7:15 p.m. CT | 5:15 p.m. PT
- Location: Daikin Park, Houston
Upcoming “Friday Night Baseball” Schedule (Through June)
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| March 27 | Angels at Astros | 8:15 p.m. |
| March 27 | Guardians at Mariners | 9:45 p.m. |
| April 3 | Brewers at Royals | 7:45 p.m. |
| April 3 | Braves at Diamondbacks | 9:45 p.m. |
| April 10 | Angels at Reds | 6:45 p.m. |
| April 10 | Giants at Orioles | 7:15 a.m. |
| April 17 | Rays at Pirates | 6:45 p.m. |
| April 17 | Tigers at Red Sox | 7:15 p.m. |
| April 24 | Phillies at Braves | 7:15 p.m. |
| April 24 | Cubs at Dodgers | 10:15 p.m. |
| May 1 | Reds at Pirates | 6:45 p.m. |
| May 1 | Royals at Mariners | 9:45 p.m. |
| May 8 | Twins at Guardians | 7:15 p.m. |
| May 8 | Cardinals at Padres | 9:45 p.m. |
| May 15 | Blue Jays at Tigers | 6:45 p.m. |
| May 15 | Yankees at Mets | 7:15 p.m. |
| May 22 | Astros at Cubs | 2:20 p.m. |
| May 22 | Tigers at Orioles | 7:15 p.m. |
| May 29 | Twins at Pirates | 6:45 p.m. |
| May 29 | Phillies at Dodgers | 10:15 p.m. |
| June 5 | Guardians at Rangers | 8:15 p.m. |
| June 5 | Royals at Twins | 8:15 p.m. |
| June 12 | Diamondbacks at Reds | 7:15 p.m. |
| June 12 | Braves at Mets | 7:15 p.m. |
| June 19 | Cardinals at Royals | 8:15 p.m. |
| June 19 | Twins at Diamondbacks | 9:45 p.m. |
| June 26 | Cubs at Brewers | 7:45 p.m. |
| June 26 | Dodgers at Padres | 9:45 p.m. |
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