Baseball fans are you ready? It is officially Opening Day for Major League Baseball and that means the Houston Astros are back in action! After a long off-season the wait is finally over and we can all settle in to watch some baseball. The Astros are kicking things off at home and you won't want to miss it. Let's get you ready for the Astros game today !
Astros vs Mets: Opening Day Matchup and Game Time Details You Need to Know
The Houston Astros are starting their 2025 season with a home series against the New York Mets. Game one of this three-game series is happening today Thursday March 27th at Daikin Park in Houston. First pitch is set for 7:30 PM Eastern Time or 4:30 PM Pacific Time. Get those snacks ready and clear your evening because it is baseball time .
This opening homestand is a six-game stretch for the Astros as they will follow up the Mets series with another three-game series against the San Francisco Giants. But for now all eyes are on the Mets and getting the season started strong right here in Houston.
How to Watch Astros vs Mets Today: Streaming Options and Channel Info for Opening Day
Want to watch the Astros game today ? Here's how you can catch all the action live:
- Apple TV+: This is the main way many fans will be watching. The Astros vs Mets game is part of Apple TV+'s "Friday Night Baseball" doubleheader even though it's technically Thursday for Opening Day! You will need an Apple TV+ subscription to stream the game. You can watch through the Apple TV app on various devices like iPhones iPads Apple TV devices Macs Smart TVs Amazon Fire TV Roku and gaming consoles. You can also watch online at tv.apple.com.
- Space City Home Network: If you are in the Houston Astros broadcast region Space City Home Network is your local TV channel for the game. Check your cable satellite or OTT provider for Space City Home Network in Texas Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma and parts of New Mexico.
- MLB.TV (Out-of-Market): If you are an Astros fan living outside of the Space City Home Network broadcast area MLB.TV is your go-to. It streams out-of-market games live and on-demand on supported devices. Keep in mind blackout and regional restrictions apply.
Unfortunately " Friday Night Baseball " on Apple TV+ is the primary national broadcast for this game. There is no traditional cable or broadcast TV channel listed for nationwide viewing. So Apple TV+ is your best bet to watch the Astros take on the Mets tonight if you are outside the Houston area or prefer streaming.
More MLB Opening Day Action: Don't Miss Orioles vs Blue Jays Earlier Today!
The Astros game is not the only big matchup happening on MLB Opening Day. Earlier today the Baltimore Orioles faced off against the Toronto Blue Jays. If you are a baseball super fan you might want to catch some of this game too!
The Orioles vs Blue Jays game started at 3:07 PM Eastern Time. It is also available to stream on MLB.TV. For TV broadcasts the Orioles broadcast is on MASN2 and the Blue Jays broadcast is on Sportsnet and TVA Sports (French) in Canada.
For this game Jose Berrios is starting pitcher for the Blue Jays and Zach Eflin for the Orioles. The articles mention that Orioles will be missing Gunnar Henderson due to injury. Both teams are looking to start the season strong so it should be a good one to watch.
Astros Eye Another Championship Run: Opening Day Marks the Start of a New Season
For Astros fans Opening Day is always exciting. After claiming World Series titles in 2017 and 2022 the team is hungry for more. The 2025 season is a fresh start and every game counts especially in a competitive league like MLB.
The article about the Orioles vs Blue Jays game mentions how "every game will matter in 2025" for those teams and that is true for the Astros too. Whether it is battling for the AL West division title or aiming for a Wild Card spot come September these early games in late March can be crucial. Let's cheer on the Astros as they begin their journey today and see what this season holds!