How to watch Athletics’ season-opening game vs. Toronto Blue Jays on Friday

The Athletics open the 2026 season Friday on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays, and fans in Southern Nevada will have a local over-the-air option to watch.

How to watch Athletics at Blue Jays

Date: Friday

Time: 4:07 p.m.

Where: Rogers Centre, Toronto

TV channel (Las Vegas): KVVU-TV Fox 5 (local broadcast)

TV channel (A’s market): NBC Sports California

TV channel (Canada): Sportsnet

National TV: MLB Network (out-of-market only)

Streaming: MLB.TV (out-of-market)

What to know

The Athletics’ season opener is part of MLB’s staggered Opening Weekend schedule, with opening games spread across March 25–27.

For viewers in Las Vegas, the game will be available on KVVU Fox 5, continuing a local broadcast partnership that has included select A’s games in the market.

Out-of-market viewers can also watch on MLB Network (subject to blackout restrictions) or stream via MLB.TV.

The Athletics are scheduled to move to Las Vegas in 2028, when they will play in a new stadium on the Strip.

Pitching matchup

Athletics: Luis Severino (RHP)

Blue Jays: Kevin Gausman (RHP)

Matchup capsule

Athletics at Blue Jays

Series: Game 1 of 3

Outlook: The Athletics open with a difficult road test against the defending American League champions, while the Blue Jays look to start fast at home.

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