Adam Zeis is the Managing Editor of The Streamable, where he oversees all site content and leads a dynamic team of freelancers. With over 15 years of experience in tech media, Adam has developed a deep expertise in streaming entertainment, technology, and content creation. His passion for the streaming landscape began when he cut the cord in 2010. Since then, he has dedicated his career to exploring and sharing insights on the ever-evolving digital entertainment space.
As a cord-cutter since 2010, he’s spent over 15 years covering tech and streaming for sites like TechRadar, Tom’s Guide, and CrackBerry. He also has a soft spot for '80s movies.
As a cord-cutter since 2010, he’s spent over 15 years covering tech and streaming for sites like TechRadar, Tom’s Guide, and CrackBerry. He also has a soft spot for '80s movies.
Watching live MLB games in 2026 is as complicated as ever, with various streaming options catering to different teams and markets. Whether you’re looking for a comprehensive package with every out-of-market game so you can watch your team wherever they play, a way to watch your local team without live without cable, or a budget-friendly alternative, there’s a service for you.
Major League Baseball continues to offer MLB.TV not only for out-of-market fans but also for in-market games for a growing number of teams, including the New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, Kansas City Royals, Atlanta Braves, and Philadelphia Phillies, while live TV streaming services like DIRECTV, Sling, Fubo, and YouTube TV provide access to national broadcasts and regional sports networks (RSNs) in select markets. Additionally, select games will be available exclusively on Apple TV, Peacock, and other digital platforms throughout the season.
Here’s a breakdown of the best ways to stream MLB games this season.
Best Way to watch every MLB team without cable
We picked the best live TV streaming services for each MLB team so you won’t miss a single play. Don’t subscribe to one until you check your favorite team’s schedule.
We compared the best MLB streaming services to pick the best one for you. The best streaming services for sports, including MLB games, depend on where you live and what channel your favorite team plays on.
Most Major League Baseball telecasts are on your Regional Sports Network (RSN).
More than 80% of your team’s games will air on these channels. If you follow a team in your hometown, you will have to receive your RSN to be able to catch most of your team’s games. Keep in mind that many teams are now distributed by MLB and available directly with an MLB.TV subscription.
To watch your RSN online without cable, you will need a subscription to one of the major live TV streaming services or MLB.TV (depending on your team).
Once you subscribe, you can stream your local MLB games on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon, Fire TV, Chromecast, iOS, and Android.
In Canada, we suggest checking out Sportsnet NOW for all Toronto Blue Jays games this season. Previously, you could stream using MLB.TV, but Blue Jays games are now blacked out across Canada using the service.
RSNs via MLB.TV
Starting last season, MLB.TV has added in-market access for a growing number of teams, including the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Athletics and San Francisco Giants. For a monthly or annual fee, fans can stream their local teams — including most in-market games — via their local RSN on MLB.TV. For many teams, this is the only way to watch games as RSNs like FanDuel Sports Network and Root Sports have completely shut down, leaving MLB to distribute games directly.
Comparison of RSN coverage of MLB teams across streaming services
Nationally televised games that don’t air on your team’s RSN may air on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, Apple TV+, and Peacock.
Most games will air exclusively on these channels and are unavailable on your local RSN. You’ll also need these channels to get MLB Playoff games and the World Series on FOX.
Additionally, MLB Network broadcasts ~100 non-exclusive games throughout the season. These games are only shown outside the teams’ local markets.
During the MLB postseason, ESPN covers the Wild Card Series, while TBS and FOX/FS1 alternately carry the AL and NL division and championship series. The World Series is always on FOX.
If you live away from your favorite team, you can still catch nearly every out-of-market game. For the 2026 season, MLB offers MLB.TV online for $149.99 to watch every team or $124.99 to watch a single team’s games.
You will be able to watch every game except those airing on ESPN (Sunday), FOX (Saturday), Apple TV+ (Friday), Peacock (Sunday), and MLB Network. You can usually save 35% with a Student or Military ID.
MLB 2026 full streaming schedule
Here is the up-to-date Major League Baseball streaming schedule for 2026.
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Adam Zeis is the Managing Editor of The Streamable, where he oversees all site content and leads a dynamic team of freelancers. With over 15 years of experience in tech media, Adam has developed a deep expertise in streaming entertainment, technology, and content creation. His passion for the streaming landscape began when he cut the cord in 2010. Since then, he has dedicated his career to exploring and sharing insights on the ever-evolving digital entertainment space.
