How to Watch MLB Games Without Cable in 2026
Baseball has more games than any other major sport — 2,430 regular season games across 162 per team. Games are spread across ESPN, Fox, TBS, Apple TV+, and regional sports networks. Here's how to catch every pitch.
Which services carry MLB games?
National games air on ESPN, Fox/FS1, and TBS. Apple TV+ carries Friday Night Baseball. MLB.TV streams every out-of-market game. Your local team's games likely air on a regional sports network (RSN) available through YouTube TV, FuboTV, or a team-specific streaming app.
What's the cheapest way to watch?
MLB.TV at $30/month is the best deal for baseball fans following out-of-market teams. For your local team, check which RSN carries them — YouTube TV includes many. Apple TV+ at $10/month gets Friday games.
Blackout restrictions
MLB.TV blacks out local-market games. If you live in your team's market, you'll need a live TV service with the local RSN instead. Check your team's broadcast partners before subscribing.
See what's on tonight
Check the live MLB schedule and see exactly which of your streaming services carries each game.
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Is MLB.TV worth it?
If you follow a team outside your local market, absolutely. At $30/month for every out-of-market game, it's one of the best deals in sports streaming. Local fans are better served by a live TV service.
Which service has the most MLB games?
MLB.TV has the most total games (all 2,430 out-of-market). For national broadcasts, YouTube TV covers ESPN, Fox, and TBS.