What happened
The 2026 MLB regular season begins tonight with the New York Yankees hosting the San Francisco Giants. The game airs live on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET, preceded by special coverage at 7 p.m. ET. This marks MLB's first Opening Night exclusively on the streaming platform.
Why it matters
As the kickoff to a 162-game grind, performance here can signal strengths for division races and futures betting. Yankees enter as favorites after aggressive offseason spending, while Giants aim to rebound from recent struggles. Bettors eye early public money shifts and pitcher matchups for value.
What to watch
Monitor confirmed lineups, weather in New York, and live betting movements once pregame coverage begins.
