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Mar 26, 2026 09:39-04:00

How to watch and live stream Major League Baseball in 2026

Your go-to guide on how to live stream MLB games throughout the entire season in the United States

The landscape of professional sports broadcasting has reached a definitive inflection point as the 2026 Major League Baseball season is now officially underway. This era is defined by the systemic dismantling of the traditional Regional Sports Network (RSN) model, replaced by a highly fragmented, technically advanced, multi-platform distribution architecture that prioritizes accessibility over legacy cable bundles.

With the first week of the season in the books, the new three-year national media rights cycle with ESPN, NBCUniversal, and Netflix is live. This shift prioritizes streaming exclusivity and technological integration, marking the first time in the history of the sport that every franchise offers a direct-to-consumer streaming option, signaling a complete transition to the "unbundled" fan experience.

NBC returns to the game

The return of Major League Baseball to NBC’s broadcast network for the first time in 26 years is no longer a plan—it's a reality. NBCUniversal’s agreement establishes NBC, NBCSN, and Peacock as the exclusive homes for Sunday Night Baseball. We've already seen the first broadcasts of this reimagined window, which blends traditional "over-the-air" accessibility with deep streaming integration.

NBC’s strategy utilizes the broadcast network for 13 marquee Sunday Night Baseball games during the summer months. During periods of overlap with the NFL or NBA seasons, coverage shifts to NBCSN and Peacock to ensure continuous availability. Furthermore, NBCUniversal has officially reclaimed the "Sunday Leadoff" morning package. This 18-game schedule, primarily on Peacock and NBCSN, establishes a dedicated early-day window that leads into intensive studio coverage produced by MLB Network.

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Key NBC coverage dates 2026 (Updated April 1)

Date	Time (ET)	Event/Matchup	Status/Platform
March 26	1:00 PM	Opening Day: Pittsburgh Pirates at N.Y. Mets	FINAL (NBC/Peacock)
March 26	8:00 PM	Opening Day: Arizona Diamondbacks at L.A. Dodgers	FINAL (NBC/Peacock)
March 29	7:00 PM	Sunday Night Baseball: Cleveland Guardians at Seattle Mariners	FINAL (Peacock/NBCSN)
May 3	12:30 PM	Sunday Leadoff: Toronto Blue Jays at Minnesota Twins	Upcoming: Peacock, NBCSN
July 5	12:30 PM	Star-Spangled Sunday: N.Y. Mets at Atlanta Braves	Upcoming: NBC, Peacock
July 19	7:00 PM	Sunday Night Baseball: L.A. Dodgers at N.Y. Yankees	Upcoming: NBC, Peacock
August 30	3:00 PM	Sunday Afternoon: Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs	Upcoming: NBC, Peacock
Sept 7	8:00 PM	Labor Day Special: St. Louis Cardinals at San Francisco Giants	Upcoming: NBC, Peacock

Netflix MLB Events

The entry of Netflix into the Major League Baseball rights portfolio officially launched last week. Rather than seeking a high-volume weekly schedule, Netflix has targeted high-impact "tentpole" events marketed as global entertainment spectacles.

The Netflix partnership kicked off with "Opening Night" on March 25, 2026, where the New York Yankees faced the San Francisco Giants in a game broadcast exclusively on Netflix globally. Looking ahead, Netflix holds exclusive rights to the T-Mobile Home Run Derby this July, effectively moving one of the league's most popular events away from traditional cable for the first time.

Netflix will also serve as the broadcaster for the MLB at Field of Dreams game later this summer in Dyersville, Iowa, featuring the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies. The platform's global reach will be fully tested through its exclusive distribution of the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) in Japan, following the massive international success of previous tournaments.

Local TV & streaming guide by MLB team

Team	Local TV Network	US Stream Providers
Arizona Diamondbacks	DBACKS.TV	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
Atlanta Braves	Peachtree TV, FanDuel Sports Network	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
Baltimore Orioles	Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN)	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
Boston Red Sox	New England Sports Network (NESN)	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, NESN 360, Apple TV+
Chicago Cubs	Marquee Sports Network	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Marquee App, Apple TV+
Chicago White Sox	CHSN (Chicago Sports Network)	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Apple TV+
Cincinnati Reds	REDS.TV / FanDuel Sports Network	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Apple TV+
Cleveland Guardians	CLEGuardians.TV	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Apple TV+
Colorado Rockies	ROCKIES.TV	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, MLB.TV, Apple TV+
Detroit Tigers	FanDuel Sports Network	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Apple TV+
Houston Astros	Space City Home Network	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Apple TV+
Kansas City Royals	FanDuel Sports Network	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Apple TV+
Los Angeles Angels	FanDuel Sports Network	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Apple TV+
Los Angeles Dodgers	Spectrum SportsNet LA	DIRECTV Stream, Spectrum App, Apple TV+
Miami Marlins	FanDuel Sports Network	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Apple TV+
Milwaukee Brewers	FanDuel Sports Network	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Apple TV+
Minnesota Twins	TWINS.TV / FanDuel Sports Network	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Apple TV+
New York Mets	SportsNet New York (SNY)	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV
New York Yankees	YES Network	DIRECTV Stream, YES App, Apple TV+
Oakland Athletics	NBC Sports California	Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV
Philadelphia Phillies	NBC Sports Philadelphia	Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV
Pittsburgh Pirates	SportsNet Pittsburgh	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream
San Diego Padres	PADRES.TV	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, MLB.TV
San Francisco Giants	NBC Sports Bay Area	Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV
Seattle Mariners	ROOT Sports NW	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream
St Louis Cardinals	FanDuel Sports Network	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream
Tampa Bay Rays	FanDuel Sports Network	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream
Texas Rangers	KDAF (Local Broadcast)	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV
Toronto Blue Jays	Sportsnet / SN1	Sportsnet+, Apple TV+
Washington Nationals	MASN	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream

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Best sports add-ons for MLB fans
fubo
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Why fubo?
Fubo is considered a premium service provider, so sits on the pricier end for subscriptions across the board. However, it's a worthwhile investment if it fits your budget, both for Major League Baseball coverage and ease of access to your favorite team networks.
Fubo subscription plans & pricing
- Pro - $84.99 per month - 232 channels | Add-Ons included: fubo Extra (+55 more channels), News Plus (+12 extra channels)
- Elite - $94.99 per month - 299 channels | Includes: fubo Extra (+55 more channels), News Plus (+12 extra channels), 4K Plus
- Latino - $32.99 per month - 50 channels
Elite subscription is the best subscription for baseball coverage, includes ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN3, MLB Network as well as, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC* and ABC* (locale dependent) included in its 299 channel lineup.
Sports add-ons
MLB TV - $29.99 per month
MLB TV gives fans every out of market MLB game live, or on-demand. It includes individual team networks, as well as MLB big innings. It’s a must have for maximum coverage of MLB.
Sports Plus with NFL RedZone - $10.99 per month
Sports plus is a crown jewel for fans of college sports in particular including ESPNU, SEC and PAC 12 Networks. However, Sports plus also features MLB Network and MLB Strike zone to increase your out of market live baseball coverage further.
Paramount+ with SHOWTIME - $10.99 per month
Extensive live channels and on-demand, with original series, movies, boxing, and more.
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Pros
Comprehensive MLB coverage available
Unlimited hours of Cloud DVR storage
Coverage of essential sports networks
Cable-cut with internet streaming
Unlimited streams on your home network
Cons
Limited regional networks subject to availability

Editors pick

Best streaming service for regional sports network coverage

DIRECTV

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Why DIRECTV?

The variety of regional sports networks available through DIRECTV’s stream or satellite service is its superpower. The Satellite service carries the greatest number of regional channels, but if you’re deadest on cable cutting the stream service also provides the must haves in your area.

Subscription plans & pricing

Entertainment - $74.99 per month
Choice - $89.99 per month
Ultimate - $119.99 per month
Premier - $164.99 per month

Choice subscription is the best value, as it carries national broadcasters of major league baseball such as ESPN, MLB Network, TBS, Fox and FS1 as well as a large number of RSNs.

To find what’s available in your area, just type in your ZIP code to receive yourLocal Regional Sports Network Information.

Which Sports Channels Are Available on DIRECTV?

Channel	Entertainment	Choice	Ultimate	Premier
ACC Digital Network	✓	✓	✓	✓
ACC Network		✓	✓	✓
Big 12	✓	✓	✓	✓
Big Ten Network		✓	✓	✓
CBS Sports Network			✓	✓
ESPN	✓	✓	✓	✓
ESPN2	✓	✓	✓	✓
ESPN News		✓	✓	✓
ESPNU		✓	✓	✓
FanDuel TV		✓	✓	✓
Fight Network	✓	✓	✓	✓
FOX Sports 1	✓	✓	✓	✓
FOX Sports 2			✓	✓
FUEL TV	✓	✓	✓	✓
Golf Channel		✓	✓	✓
MLB Network		✓	✓	✓
MotorTrend	✓	✓	✓	✓
NBA TV		✓	✓	✓
NFL Network		✓	✓	✓
NHL Network			✓	✓
Origin Sports	✓	✓	✓	✓
Pickleball TV	✓	✓	✓	✓
Players TV	✓	✓	✓	✓
Pursuit Channel	✓	✓	✓	✓
SEC Network		✓	✓	✓
SportsGrid	✓	✓	✓	✓
Sportsman Channel			✓	✓
Stadium Stream	✓	✓	✓	✓
SURFER TV	✓	✓	✓	✓
Swerve Combat	✓	✓	✓	✓
T2	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tennis Channel		✓	✓	✓
The Jim Rome Show	✓	✓	✓	✓
TNA	✓	✓	✓	✓
Torque by HISTORY	✓	✓	✓	✓
TUDN			✓	✓
Waypoint TV	✓	✓	✓	✓

Add-ons and extras

Peacock Premium

A discounted subscription to Peacock Premium is available, bringing the already low $7.99 per month subscription to $4.99 per month. Peacock is owned by NBC and offered additional MLB content, showing live matches every Sunday Morning throughout the season. You can also access MLB archives and documentaries through the platform. It has exclusive rights to the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. So, for any baseball fans watching the progression minor league teams, it’s a worthwhile subscription.

MLB Extra Innings

MLB Extra Innings is also available through direct TV for $150.00 per year. It comes with 90 out of market games a week and is the equivalent of MLB TV for cable and satellite streaming service users.

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Pros

Channel variety

Unlimited streaming on your home network

Dual satellite and internet TV service provider

Unlimited DVR storage with internet streaming

Extensive RSNs available

Cons

Additional fees for satellite service subscribers

Higher subscription costs

Add-on costs can add up

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Best for out-of-market games
MLB.TV
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Why MLB.TV?
With over 7,000 baseball league games available to stream live and on-demand, MLB.TV is a must-have for any MLB fan wanting the maximum out-of-market coverage and flexibility, by catching the biggest games across the season in thecalendar. No matter your team, MLB.TV will have coverage to spare.
MLB.TV Subscription Plans and Pricing:
- All Teams Yearly - $149.99 per year
- All Teams Monthly - $29.99 per month
- Single Team Yearly - $129.99 per year
Seven-day free trial available with all subscriptions.
MLB.TV allows you to personalize your viewing experience. It has game archived from last season, while match analytics are integrated into MLB.TV for statistic buffs, so you can find any inning of a game and track the location, type, and speed of every pitch.
DVR controls will let you rewind live games and re-watch your favourite moments.With At Bat included, you can listen to games, commentary and analysis live on supported Roku, Playstation, Xbox, Web, iOS, and Android devices Blackout free. Spanish-language audio is also available over regular season games on supported devices.
The big drawback of MLB.TV is being subject to blackout restrictions. Blackout games will not be available live and won’t be on MLB.TV to view until 90 minutes after the game ends. If you want guaranteed live coverage of playoffs, or to catch every team game in real time, you'll need to invest in an OTA antenna or a TV streaming service.
Pros
Expansive game archives
Features At Bat, All-Star, and post-season games
DVR controls
Spanish audio sync
Line scores and pitch-by-pitch tracking
Cons
Heavily impacted by blackout restrictions
No Single Team monthly sub available

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Subscription under $10 per month
Best for Friday MLB Games
Apple TV+
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Why Apple TV+?
A relative newcomer to the ballpark, Apple TV+ now provides exclusive coverage of Friday Night Baseball, with a doubleheader shown every week and pre/post-game shows included with subscription.
Standard Subscription
- Apple TV+ - $9.99 per month
The interface seamlessly integrates with apple products and is clearly tailored for apple users. It creates an excellent viewing experience with 4K streams, supported Dolby features and HDR support. The service also allows for six simultaneous streams with subscription.
If you want to dabble in MLB coverage or want a guaranteed Friday doubleheader, it’s a budget friendly streaming option. However, we recommend being an apple product user to get the best from subscription.
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Pros
Inexpensive subscription
No ads during streaming
Supports 4K, HDR streams and Dolby Atmos
Integrates seamlessly with apple products
Cons
Limited entertainment catalogue
Affordable short-term option
Sling TV
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Why Sling TV?
Sling TV is one of the more affordable options to satisfy all your TV needs, with its Orange or Blue (or combo) subscription starting from as little as $45.99 per month. Sling offers a variety of sports coverage depending on your area, but isn't comprehensive without an add-on.
Sling TV subscriptions
There are a few options when it comes to picking your regular TV packae, with three packages available, between Orange, Blue, and Orange & Blue. Each includes some coverage of local games but if you want full coverage, then the MLB.TV add-on for $29.99 per month is required.
- Sling Orange - $45.99 per month
- Sling Blue - $50.99 per month
- Sling Orange & Blue - $65.99 per month
Add-ons
While the above packages offer a strong selection of channels that cover a variety of entertainment, including sports, you'll have to tack on an additional $29.99 extra each month to cover MLB.TV. That would give you comprehensive coverage, which still comes in cheaper than some competitors.
MLB Network can be added for $15 per month.
Pros
Cheaper TV deal than competitors
Plentiful channel options
Some sports options available
Cons
MLB.TV costs extra
Continued MLB.TV sub can add up

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.

NESN 360

Sling TV

Fubo

DIRECTV Stream

Apple TV+

FanDuel Sports (formerly Bally Sports)

NESN 360

NBC returns to the game

Key NBC coverage dates 2026 (Updated April 1)

Netflix MLB Events

Local TV & streaming guide by MLB team

MLB.TV available on top of subscription

Why fubo?

Fubo subscription plans & pricing

Sports add-ons

Pros

Cons

Editors pick

Why DIRECTV?

Subscription plans & pricing

Which Sports Channels Are Available on DIRECTV?

Add-ons and extras

Pros

Cons

Watch every game on demand

Why MLB.TV?

MLB.TV Subscription Plans and Pricing:

Pros

Cons

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Subscription under $10 per month

Why Apple TV+?

Standard Subscription

Pros

Cons

Why Sling TV?

Sling TV subscriptions

Add-ons

Pros

Cons

Frequently asked questions