There's already enough at stake when the Giants and Dodgers play during regular-season contests. There is no love lost between these two rival California franchises.
But the drama will be amped up throughout this series between San Francisco and Los Angeles. While the Dodgers have clinched the NL West and their spot in the postseason, the Giants are fighting desperately to stay in the wild-card race after slipping down below the Marlins and Reds, the two squads ahead of them in the race to catch the Cubs and Diamondbacks.
The road for San Francisco getting back into that final playoff spot will be anything but easy. Following this series with the Dodgers, the Giants host the surging Padres before hosting the Dodgers again for the season finale in San Francisco. Get into the playoffs, and a matchup with the soon-to-be-NL Central-winning Brewers appears to be next.
MORE: Watch 'Friday Night Baseball' tonight on Apple TV+ (free trial)
Prior to the start of this series, the Giants had swept the Dodgers in Los Angeles in June after losing two of three to the Dodgers in San Francisco back in early April.
Hoping to catch this rivalry series? Here's everything you need to know to watch Friday's game between the Giants and Dodgers.
What channel is Giants vs. Dodgers on tonight?
- Live stream: Apple TV+
Friday night's game between the Giants and Dodgers will be broadcast on Apple TV+, the exclusive home of "Friday Night Baseball" for the 2023 MLB season.
What time is Giants vs. Dodgers tonight?
- First pitch: 10:10 p.m. ET / 7:10 p.m. PT
Giants vs. Dodgers is set to start at 10:10 p.m. ET from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Apple TV+ will have pregame coverage throughout the day with curated articles for each team and MLB. Fans can watch the "Countdown to First Pitch" pregame show 15 minutes prior to the start of the game.
Apple TV+ will broadcast another game on Friday night: Mets vs. Phillies, which will be at 7:05 p.m. ET.
How to live stream Giants vs. Dodgers
- Live stream: Apple TV+
Giants vs. Dodgers will be available exclusively through Apple TV+, but there are still different ways to stream the game. Apple TV+ is available to stream on your phone, tablet, computer and smart TV, as well as streaming devices such as Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV stick.
How much does Apple TV+ cost?
The service starts at $6.99 a month in the U.S. Yearly subscriptions begin at $69. In Canada, a monthly subscription is $8.99 CAD.
Last season, the service was free for those trying to watch "Friday Night Baseball," but that is 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+ 'Friday Night Baseball' 2023 schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Friday, Sept. 22 | New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies | 7 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 22 | San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers | 10 p.m. |
