Can you watch MLB Network in the UK?

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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How to watch and stream the MLB Network in the US

Everything you need to know about how to catch all the action from the dedicated baseball channel, in 2026

The 2026 MLB season marks a revolutionary era for baseball fans. With the shift toward a "National Direct-to-Consumer" solution and the league's expanded broadcast partnerships, watching MLB Network is more accessible than ever—provided you know where to look.

Whether you're following the star-studded Los Angeles Dodgers coming off their 2025 title, keeping tabs on Juan Soto’s second year of his record-breaking $765M contract with the New York Mets, or tracking the league's global reach following Venezuela's historic victory in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, here is how to catch every "MLB Tonight" highlight and exclusive showcase game.

MLB Network recently served as the primary hub for analysis and "Road to the Classic" programming for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, which concluded on March 17. As the regular season begins tonight, March 25, the network remains the 24/7 pulse of the sport.

So, how can you watch and stream it? GOAL answers all these questions in our updated guide for the 2026 MLB season.

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What is MLB Network?

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MLB Network is a pay-television cable channel owned by Major League Baseball and operated as its specific platform for coverage of MLB out-of-market fixtures and other MLB-related replays and programming. Similar to the NFL Network, it functions as a catch-all broadcaster alongside local, regional, and national free-to-air coverage.

MLB broadcast rights are split nationally between free-to-air and pay-television, with ABC, Fox, and NBC offering the former and ESPN, Fox Sports 1, and TBS delivering the latter. Additionally, certain programming blocks are exclusive to streaming partners, such as Apple TV’s Friday Night Baseball and Peacock’s MLB Sunday Leadoff.

Due to the proliferation of broadcast rights, MLB Network coverage is not quite as deep as might be anticipated. Just 26 non-exclusive games are aired in-house per season, and there are no English-language rights to postseason action. Nevertheless, through its channel, it offers additional out-of-market coverage for the vast majority of games.

In 2026, the national broadcast landscape has undergone a major "reset":

NBC & Peacock: The new home of Sunday Night Baseball and the entire Wild Card Round.
Netflix: The exclusive home for "Big Event" baseball, including tonight’s Opening Night (Yankees vs. Giants), the Home Run Derby, and the Field of Dreams game.
ESPN:Now distributes MLB.TV through the ESPN App and holds midweek national rights, plus local rights for six "MLB-produced" teams (Padres, Guardians, Mariners, Twins, D-backs, and Rockies).
Apple TV+: Continues its Friday Night Baseball doubleheaders.
FOX/FS1 & TBS:Maintain their traditional Saturday and Tuesday windows, along with the later rounds of the Postseason.

Can you get MLB Network by itself?

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Getty ImagesYes. New for 2026, Major League Baseball has streamlined its standalone options under the MLB+ brand.

MLB+ (Network Only): You can subscribe to MLB Network as a standalone streaming service for $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year. This includes the 24/7 live feed, live game audio for all 30 teams (with no blackouts), and MLB Big Inning whip-around coverage.
MLB.TV (All Teams): Priced at $149.99 for the season (or $29.99 monthly), this package now includes full access to MLB Network as standard.

Deal Alert: If you are an ESPN Unlimited subscriber, you can bundle MLB.TV for a discounted rate of $134.99 per season, with all games accessible directly within the ESPN App.

What's the cheapest way to get MLB Network?

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The absolute cheapest way to access the channel is the MLB+ standalone subscription at $5.99/month. However, if you are looking for a more comprehensive live TV experience, the landscape has changed:

Sling TV: Remains a budget-friendly choice, offering MLB Network via the "Sports Extra" add-on for roughly $56.99/month.
Fubo: Includes MLB Network in its Elite Plan ($83.99/month) or as part of the "Sports Lite" add-on for Pro subscribers.

How to stream MLB Network

With MLB Network available on a wide number of streaming options, finding the right package that ensures you can catch all of the baseball action this season and ensure your other coverage meets are met requires some serious thought.

Below, GOAL breaks down some of our favorite streaming packages that carry MLB Network as part of their lineup, as well as some pros and cons for each, helping you decide which fits the bill for you and your MLB coverage needs.

Service	Price (Monthly)	MLB Network Included?	Best For
MLB+	$5.99	Yes	24/7 Network access & Radio
YouTube TV	$65.00	Yes (Sports Plan)	Ease of use & National channels
Fubo	$83.99	Yes (Elite)	Local RSNs + National coverage
Sling TV	$56.99	Yes (w/ Add-on)	Budget-conscious fans
DirectTV Stream	$94.99	Yes	Maximum RSN availability

Fubo
Fubo
There’s little lacking when it comes to MLB coverage from fubo (formerly fuboTV). The streamer touts itself as a one-stop shop for fans, thanks to MLB Network, regional sports networks, national free-to-air, and regular sports pay-television channels in its lineup. Their packages start at $84.99 per month, with the first month discounted by $20.
That effectively covers the majority of matches shown every season, including those all-important postseason clashes, which will keep subscribers on top of just about everything throughout the campaign.
Once again, you’ll miss out on the Apple TV+ games, but with its top-price plan coming in under a hundred dollars per month, it might have the edge over some rivals when it comes to keeping the relative cost down.
Pros
- Comprehensive MLB coverage
- A wide variety of additional channels
- MLB Network is included as a standard
Cons
- Will require additional Apple TV+ purchase
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DIRECTV
As Channel 213 on DIRECTV’s Choice, Ultimate, and Premier packages, MLB Network takes a key place among the streaming provider's sporting options and is complimented by a broad selection of other channels carrying the sport, such as ESPN.
Stuffed to the gills with options outside of sport, DIRECTV carries enough films and entertainment to keep everyone satisfied, with a selection of premium channels also available as add-ons to further diversify its broadcast portfolio.
With prices starting from $79.99 per month for Choice and rising well into triple figures for Premier, it might not be among the cheapest options on the market. With just a five-day free trial, prospective customers will need time to set-up before they can even settle on it.
Pros
- Wide MLB coverage
- Additional channel options with packages
- Multiple tiers to tailor personal preference
Cons
- Short trial period
- Will require additional Apple TV+ purchase
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Sling TV
If you’re trying to keep your costs on the lower side without exclusively settling for MLB Network, then Sling TV presents a reasonable option, albeit with a caveat.
Two packages - Orange or Blue - offer different base channels within their roster, but neither has MLB Network as standard, requiring customers to purchase the Sports Extras package to locate it.
However, at just an extra $15.00 per month, on top of a starting fee of $45.99 per month for the Orange package, it still comes out considerably cheaper than many of its rivals.
Pros
- Low starting price for service
- Includes other sporting channels
Cons
- Sports Extras is required as an add-on fee
- Limited linear coverage inclusion
- Will require additional Apple TV+ purchase
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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.