If you have yet to experience a significant live sports event, they are usually televised with large, cumbersome cameras. Nonetheless, that won’t be entirely accurate for the game on Friday night featuring the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox.

The game, which kicks off at 7:10 p.m. ET for Apple TV+ subscribers, will mark the first professional live sports event that will be partially aired using iPhones, as reported by MLB.com. In particular, four iPhone 17 Pro cameras will be strategically placed around Fenway Park in Boston and will be used intermittently. MLB notes that there will be a “special overlay” displayed on-screen to signal when viewers are watching footage filmed on an iPhone.

Apple ran a test last week during a Los Angeles Dodgers matchup, but tonight’s game will be the inaugural live broadcast for public audiences. This comes at a crucial moment as well. For those who might not usually follow baseball, it’s worth noting that this Red Sox-Tigers clash carries significant stakes for the upcoming MLB playoffs. Both squads are vying to remain competitive, especially the Tigers, who have faced a monumental late-season downturn after having the best record in baseball earlier.

In conclusion, both teams possess skilled players and showcase notable talents, along with the minor technological advancement occurring behind the scenes. It promises to be an exhilarating game!