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How to watch MLB Network Strike Zone: Plans, pricing, free trials & more

Here's all you need to know about how you can tune into the baseball channel on weekdays

The start of the 2026 MLB season is officially here, with the first pitches of the year being thrown today, March 25, 2026. As fans across the country tune in to catch their favorite stars—from Juan Soto leading the charge in the Bronx to the star-studded Dodgers roster—the way we watch "whip-around" coverage has undergone some key updates for the new year.

For those who want to catch uninterrupted highlights from plenty of games in play at once, there’s no beating MLB Network Strike Zone. This dedicated channel remains the premier way to see every big play as it happens, offering commercial-free look-ins two nights a week.

Shown throughout the regular season, fans can tune into MLB Network Strike Zone on Wednesday and Friday nights for a high-speed trip around the league. It functions much like NFL RedZone, providing a live, ad-free window into every game with a focus on high-leverage moments and scoring plays.

Here is the updated GOAL guide to watching MLB Network Strike Zone for the 2026 season.

What is MLB Network Strike Zone?

Launched in 2012, MLB Network Strike Zone is an offshoot of the main MLB Network. It operates as a specialized channel twice a week on Wednesdays and Fridays during the regular season.

While the flagship MLB Tonight show provides similar highlights and analysis, Strike Zone is unique because it is commercial-free and focuses entirely on live game action. It typically covers the majority of East Coast and Central fixtures, often handing off to MLB Tonight as the West Coast games begin to dominate the late-night window.

How to watch MLB Network Strike Zone

MLB Network Strike Zone is available on several major streaming platforms. However, it is rarely included in the "base" tiers. For the 2026 season, you will typically need a Sports Add-on or a higher-tier package like Fubo Elite or DIRECTV CHOICE to access the channel.

Streaming Service	Monthly Price (2026)	Free Trial	MLB Strike Zone Availability
fubo	From $79.99	Five Days	Sports Plus Add-on ($10.99/mo)
Sling TV	From $45.99	No	Sports Extra Add-on ($15.00/mo)
DIRECTV Stream	From $108.99*	Five Days	CHOICE Plan & above (or MLB Extra Innings)

Below, GOAL has explained in greater depth how to watch MLB Network Strike Zone through each provider, allowing you to decide which streaming option is right for your home entertainment needs.

Fubo
fubo
Now offered in two English-language tiers - Pro and Elite - plus an additional Spanish-language option with a Latino package, fubo has marked its place as one of the more popular providers across the North American streaming market for its in-depth roster of channels, multi-screen capability, and DVR capacity.
However, for those looking to watch MLB Network Strike Zone through a subscription, they will need to purchase the streamer's Sports Plus with NFL Red Zone add-on. Available for $10.99 per month, it will give access to MLB Network Strike Zone and the main MLB Network channel.
Other channels included in the subscription are NFL RedZone - the flagship feature of this package - NBA TV and NHL Network, plus various Pac-12 Networks, depending on your region. Overall, 30 channels form part of your additional purchase.
Fubo subscription plans
Plan
Monthly price
First month
Free trial
DVR
Channels
Fubo Pro
$84.99
$64.99
Five day
Unlimited Cloud
221
Fubo Elite
$94.99
$74.99
Five day
Unlimited Cloud
293
Sling TV
As one of the most recognizable cut-price streaming providers on the market, the popular Sling TV offers two options - Orange and Blue - for subscribers from just $45.99 per month, or the pair combined for $65.99 per month. The former boasts a marginally greater lineup for sports.
Like others, however, you will still need that add-on subscription, with the streamer offering Sports Extra for those who want to add their sport-specific channels, with MLB Network Strike Zone and MLB Network both included as part of their offering for just $15.00 per month.
It’s a similar price as fubo (formerly fuboTV) and can be added to any of your Sling TV packages. However, it still keeps your monthly cost just over the $60 mark at its cheapest, a significant step down on multiple competitors.
Sling TV subscription plans
Plan
Monthly price
Free trial
DVR
Channels
Sling Orange
$45.99
No
50 hours
35
Sling Blue
$50.99
No
50 hours
46
Sling Orange & Blue
$65.99
No
50 hours
46+
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DirecTV Stream
DIRECTV
One of the broadest providers on the scene, DIRECTV offers four distinct packages - Entertainment,Choice, Ultimate, and Premier - each boasting a terrific range of channels, covering plenty of sports, film, and entertainment for subscribers.
Still, you will need an add-on again for this one to watch MLB Network Strike Zone, and it is one of the most expensive such purchases available. DIRECTV offers MLB Extra Innings, which includes the channel, plus MLB Network and more baseball coverage, at a cost of $149.99 per year.
A subscription locks you in for the full season here, and while the upfront cost is more than several of their rivals, it does boast arguably the most custom-tooled watching experience for baseball fans among providers, with 90 out-of-market games per week.
DIRECTV subscription plans
Plan
Monthly price
Free trial
DVR
Channels
Entertainment
$74.99
No
Unlimited
90+
Choice
$89.99
No
Unlimited
125+
Ultimate
$119.99
No
Unlimited
160+
Premier
$164.99
No
Unlimited
185+
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Plan	Monthly price	First month	Free trial	DVR	Channels
Fubo Pro	$84.99	$64.99	Five day	Unlimited Cloud	221
Fubo Elite	$94.99	$74.99	Five day	Unlimited Cloud	293

Plan	Monthly price	Free trial	DVR	Channels
Sling Orange	$45.99	No	50 hours	35
Sling Blue	$50.99	No	50 hours	46
Sling Orange & Blue	$65.99	No	50 hours	46+

Plan	Monthly price	Free trial	DVR	Channels
Entertainment	$74.99	No	Unlimited	90+
Choice	$89.99	No	Unlimited	125+
Ultimate	$119.99	No	Unlimited	160+
Premier	$164.99	No	Unlimited	185+

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Frequently asked questions

MLB rights are complicated, but as of today FanDuel (formerly Bally Sports+) has, across its networks, rights to the following teams:

Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels, and Tampa Bay Rays.

You can just purchase a subscription to MLB Network, with it available as a monthly or yearly option direct from MLB themselves.

This allows users to watch and stream out-of-market games throughout the regular season, though MLB Network no longer carries English-language broadcasts from postseason fixtures.

You can watch MLB Network Strike Zone through several streaming providers via add-on subscriptions.

FuboTV, Sling TV and DIRECTV all offer various additional packages that allow you to watch MLB Network Strike Zone, MLB Network, and other sports channels.

MLB Network Strike Zone is shown on Wednesday and Friday nights. It typically runs for close to three hours on each occasion, and predominantly covers matches from East Coast markets.

MLB Network Strike Zone operates twice a week in whip-around format, offering wide coverage from all MLB games currently unfolding during its airtime.

It features a main host, and calls in on various encounters for highlights, big plays and major updates.

MLB Network Strike Zone is Channel 719 with DIRECTV.

You do not need a VPN to watch MLB Network; however, you may be able to use one in order to access MLB matches that are outside of your local broadcast area in the United States.

MLB highlights are available on the official MLB YouTube channel. Dedicated highlight shows are also shown on MLB Strikezone available to watch on Wednesday's and Friday's via DIRECTV.

Yes, many MLB games are broadcast over regional sports networks which will be available to you with the one-time purchase of an OTA antenna. MLB TV also streams one free game per week if you create an MLB account.

Streaming services like DIRECTV Stream and fubo also offer free trials for you to try out their service.

Unfortunately, no. Due to blackout out restrictions many games won’t be available live through MLB TV. However, all games will be available on demand 90 minutes after the live showing ends.

If your budget accommodates, DIRECTV Stream is excellent for both regionally and nationally broadcast MBL games. The service also features MLB Extra Innings. However, it’s expensive and there are cheaper services on the market for MLB coverage.

Unfortunately not - MLB Network is not carried in the UK. Most MLB matches shown in the UK are broadcast on TNT Sports, while they will be streamed through their discovery+ service.

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What is MLB Network Strike Zone?

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