Giants-Yankees Opening Night to Stream Exclusively on Netflix, with Barry Bonds Eyed for Coverage

For fans of the San Francisco Giants, Opening Night of the 2026 MLB season is going to look-and sound-a little different. The team’s season opener against the New York Yankees on Wednesday, March 25, won’t be on traditional cable or local sports networks. Instead, it’ll be streamed exclusively on Netflix, marking the platform’s first-ever live MLB broadcast.

That’s right-if you want to catch the first pitch of the Giants’ season, you’ll need a Netflix subscription. And while that might take some getting used to, Netflix is working to bring some serious star power to the broadcast to make it worth fans’ while.

Barry Bonds Could Be in the Building

According to reports, Netflix is in talks to bring Barry Bonds into the fold for its Opening Night coverage. While he wouldn’t be calling the game from the booth, Bonds is expected to be involved in pre- and post-game segments-a move that would undoubtedly energize Giants fans.

Any time Bonds is around the team, it’s an event. He made a memorable appearance last season when he dropped by the booth to chat with longtime broadcasters Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper, even gifting Kuip a bobblehead of himself from that night’s giveaway. It was classic Bonds-effortlessly charismatic and still larger than life in San Francisco.

Bringing him into the Opening Night production would be a savvy move by Netflix, not just for the nostalgia factor, but for the credibility he brings. Bonds is still the Home Run King, and his presence alone adds weight to any baseball broadcast-especially one involving his former team.

CC Sabathia Also in the Mix

Netflix is also reportedly hoping to include Yankees legend CC Sabathia in the coverage. The Vallejo native has deep Bay Area ties and brings a strong, insightful voice to any baseball conversation. Having both Bonds and Sabathia involved would give Opening Night a compelling mix of perspectives-two legends, two different styles, and two fanbases that know them well.

And let’s be honest-if Bonds is in the building, there’s a good chance we’ll see that highlight reel of him launching a moonshot into the upper deck at Yankee Stadium. Giants fans never get tired of that one.

Still No Word on the Broadcast Team

What remains unclear is who will actually call the game. Netflix hasn’t announced its play-by-play or color commentary team yet.

In its NFL coverage, the streamer leaned on established voices from other networks. It’s possible they’ll take a similar approach with baseball, bringing in familiar, trusted names to guide fans through the game.

There’s also precedent for streamers to balance the booth with analysts representing both teams. Peacock, for example, has featured former Giants outfielder Hunter Pence in its baseball broadcasts.

Pence’s energetic style and deep connection to the Giants would make him a natural fit if Netflix is looking to add a familiar voice for San Francisco fans. A counterpart from the Yankees’ side-perhaps a former player with broadcast experience-would round things out nicely.

A New Era of Baseball Broadcasts

While some fans might be disappointed not to hear Kruk and Kuip on the call for Opening Night, this is shaping up to be a unique and potentially exciting broadcast. Netflix is clearly aiming to make a splash with its MLB debut, and bringing in names like Bonds and Sabathia is a strong start.

The good news for Giants fans: after Opening Night, NBC Sports Bay Area will return to its usual role, broadcasting the bulk of the team’s games for the rest of the season. But for one night in March, all eyes will be on Netflix-and the Giants and Yankees-as baseball takes another step into the streaming age.