Opening Day delivered in a big way. Players etched their names in the record books, teams battled through extra frames, and yes, Shohei Ohtani launched one into the seats just like we all expected.
As teams settle into their opening series, baseball fans are looking ahead to 2025’s first Sunday Night Baseball showcase. ESPN’s flagship MLB broadcast returns with 25 games on the schedule this season.
The Braves and Padres kick things off in what could be an early playoff preview. San Diego hosts the finale of their four-game set with Atlanta to christen this year’s Sunday night slate.
The Padres enter 2025 with their eyes on October, even if they’re already playing from behind in the NL West. Let’s be real – sharing a division with the Dodgers means San Diego is likely battling for a wild card spot from day one. But this team is built for postseason success.
Fernando Tatis Jr. headlines a stacked lineup that includes Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, and batting champion Luis Arráez. The rotation looks formidable with Michael King, Dylan Cease, and veteran Yu Darvish leading the way, plus a bullpen that should keep them in games late.
Atlanta enters with championship expectations once again, though they’re not at full strength to start the year. Ronald Acuña Jr. is still working his way back from injury and likely won’t see the field until May. The lineup remains dangerous without him – Matt Olson, Ozzie Albies, Austin Riley, and offseason addition Jurickson Profar give the Braves plenty of firepower.
On the mound, reigning Cy Young winner Chris Sale anchors the rotation. Spencer Strider is progressing in his recovery from elbow surgery, which should eventually give Atlanta one of the most intimidating 1-2 punches in baseball.
Sunday Night Baseball Schedule 2025
ESPN has announced 14 of its 25 Sunday Night Baseball broadcasts for the 2025 season, covering games from March 30 to August 17. The remaining 11 matchups will be revealed throughout the year based on pennant races and storylines.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| March 30 | Braves vs. Padres | 7 p.m. |
| April 6 | Cardinals vs. Red Sox | 7 p.m. |
| April 13 | Cubs vs. Dodgers | 7 p.m. |
| April 20 | Padres vs. Astros | 7 p.m. |
| April 27 | Phillies vs. Cubs | 7 p.m. |
| May 4 | Dodgers vs. Braves | 7 p.m. |
| May 11 | Phillies vs. Guardians | 7 p.m. |
| May 18 | Mets vs. Yankees | 7 p.m. |
| May 25 | Dodgers vs. Mets | 7 p.m. |
| June 1 | Yankees vs. Dodgers | 7 p.m. |
| June 22 | Mets vs. Phillies | 7 p.m. |
| July 6 | TBD | 6 p.m. |
| July 6 | Rangers vs. Padres | 9 p.m. |
| Aug. 17 | Mariners vs. Mets* | 7 p.m. |
*MLB Little League Classic
How to Watch Sunday Night Baseball
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
You can catch all the Sunday Night Baseball action live on ESPN. Almost every broadcast starts at 7 p.m. ET, making it easy to plan your baseball viewing.
If you’ve cut the cord, Fubo offers live streaming of all ESPN content, including Sunday Night Baseball. They’re currently offering a free trial for new subscribers, so you can test it out before committing. The service includes ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and over 200 channels of live TV and sports without a cable subscription. (Just keep in mind that taxes and fees may apply to participating plans.)
