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 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 Major League Baseball enters the 2026 season. This era is characterized by the systemic dismantling of the traditional Regional Sports Network model and the subsequent construction of a highly fragmented, yet technically advanced, multi-platform distribution architecture.

Following the expiration of long-term legacy agreements and the financial instability of major regional operators, the league has finalized a new three-year national media rights cycle with ESPN, NBCUniversal, and Netflix that prioritizes streaming exclusivity and technological integration over the linear dominance of the past four decades.

The 2026 season represents 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 represents a symbolic and strategic restoration of the sport to a primary "over-the-air" destination. NBCUniversal’s agreement establishes NBC, NBCSN, and Peacock as the new exclusive homes for Sunday Night Baseball, a package that had been synonymous with ESPN since 1990. This shift is not merely a change in carrier but a fundamental reimagining of the Sunday night window.

NBC’s strategy utilizes the broadcast network for 13 marquee Sunday Night Baseball games during the summer months, specifically targeting windows between late May and late August. During periods of overlap with the NFL or NBA seasons, or when existing contractual obligations on the broadcast network arise, coverage shifts to NBCSN and Peacock to ensure continuous availability. Furthermore, NBCUniversal has reclaimed the "Sunday Leadoff" morning package, which previously resided with Roku. This 18-game schedule, primarily aired on Peacock and NBCSN, establishes a dedicated early-day window that leads into intensive studio coverage produced by MLB Network.

Key NBC coverage dates 2026

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

Netflix MLB Events

The entry of Netflix into the Major League Baseball rights portfolio marks the first time a global pure-play streaming service has acquired a package of regular-season games and primary skills competitions. Rather than seeking a high-volume weekly schedule, Netflix has targeted high-impact "tentpole" events that can be marketed to a non-traditional audience as "must-watch" entertainment.

The Netflix package includes exclusive rights to the season’s "Opening Night," a standalone game played the evening prior to traditional Opening Day. On March 25, 2026, the New York Yankees visited the San Francisco Giants in a game that was broadcast exclusively on Netflix globally. Beyond the season opener, Netflix has acquired the rights to the T-Mobile Home Run Derby, effectively removing one of the league's most popular events from cable sports networks.

Netflix also serves as the broadcaster for the MLB at Field of Dreams game, which returned in 2026 to Dyersville, Iowa, featuring the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies. The platform's global reach is further utilized through its exclusive distribution of the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) in Japan, capturing the immense popularity of the event in Asian markets following the success of the 2023 tournament.

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 (formerly Bally Sports)	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 Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, NESN 360, Apple TV+
Chicago Cubs	Marquee Sports Network (MSN)	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
Chicago White Sox	NBC Sports Chicago	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
Cincinnati Reds	FanDuel Sports Network (formerly Bally Sports Ohio)	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
Cleveland Guardians	FOX SPORTS 1, CLEGuardians.TV	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
Colorado Rockies	ROCKIES.TV	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Xfinity, Spectrum, Apple TV+
Detroit Tigers	FanDuel Sports Network (formerly Bally Sports Detroit)	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
Houston Astros	Space City Home Network	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
Kansas City Royals	FanDuel Sports Network	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
Los Angeles Angels	FanDuel Sports Network (formerly Bally Sports West)	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
Los Angeles Dodgers	Spectrum SportsNet LA	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
Miami Marlins	FanDuel Sports Network (formerly Bally Sports Florida)	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
Milwaukee Brewers	FanDuel (formerly Bally Sports Wisconsin)	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
Minnesota Twins	FanDuel (formerly Bally Sports North)	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
New York Mets	SportsNet New York	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
New York Yankees	YES Network	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
Oakland Athletics	NBC Sports California	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
Philadelphia Phillies	NBC Sports Philadelphia	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
Pittsburgh Pirates	SportsNet Pittsburgh	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
San Diego Padres	PADRES.TV	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
San Francisco Giants	NBC Sports Bay Area	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
Seattle Mariners	ROOT Sports	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
St Louis Cardinals	FanDuel (formerly Bally Sports Midwest)	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
Tampa Bay Rays	FanDuel Sports Network (formerly Bally Sports Sun)	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
Texas Rangers	KDAF-TV	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
Toronto Blue Jays	Sportsnet	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+
Washington Nationals	Mid-Atlantic Sports Network	Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+

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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.

Editors' pick

NBC returns to the game

Key NBC coverage dates 2026

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