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Apple broadcasts Yankees vs. Red Sox in virtual reality on Aug. 28

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:00 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Apple broadcasts Yankees vs. Red Sox in virtual reality on Aug. 28

Summary

Apple will broadcast four Major League Baseball games in virtual reality starting with the Yankees against the Red Sox on August 28. The broadcasts will utilize 3D video captured in 8k with a 180-degree field of view and feature dedicated announcer teams. Upcoming games include the Pirates vs. Angels on September 4, Giants vs. Padres on September 11, and Dodgers vs. Giants on September 18. The VR broadcasts are part of Apple's seven-year deal with MLB, aiming to explore new technology while placing some games behind a streaming paywall.

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By the Numbers

•First VR broadcast is Yankees vs. Red Sox on August 28
•Games captured in 8k with 180-degree field of view
•Schedule includes Pirates vs. Angels, Giants vs. Padres
•Apple's seven-year MLB deal aims to innovate broadcast delivery
•VR technology has previously seen limited use in sports

Latest Updates

3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Apple Takes a VR Swing at MLB, Starting With Yankees vs. Red Sox

What they're saying

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Nearly 10 years after MLB’s first virtual-reality broadcast deal, baseball is returning to the VR diamond. Apple announced Tuesday that four of its remaining games will be broadcast in the company’s immersive format in Apple Vision Pro headsets, starting with a Yankees vs. Red Sox matchup on Friday, Aug. 28. Apple will use 3D video …
— Yahoo Sports

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