To watch Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2025, you have several streaming options depending on whether you want to watch nationally broadcast games, out-of-market games, or follow a specific team.
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National Broadcasts and Cable Channel Streaming
Essential channels for MLB games include ESPN, Fox, FS1, ABC, and MLB Network. These are available through DirecTV Stream’s My Sports package and other streaming services like FuboTV, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.
Nationally televised games also air on TBS, Apple TV+, Max, The Roku Channel, and ESPN+ as streaming partners.
MLB.TV for Out-of-Market Games
- MLB.TV is the official streaming service for MLB and offers live and on-demand streaming of every out-of-market game during the regular season and postseason.
- Subscriptions cost $139.99 for the full season or $29.99 monthly, with options to subscribe to single-team packages starting around $130 per season or $20 per month.
- MLB.TV includes 24/7 access to MLB Network programming and live audio for all MLB teams.
- Note blackout restrictions apply for local market games and nationally broadcast games on ESPN, Fox, FS1, MLB Network, and TBS.
Team-Specific Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Streaming Packages
- Ten MLB teams offer their own DTC streaming packages, typically priced around $20 per month or $100 per season, allowing fans to watch their favorite team’s games live if they are out-of-market.
- Other teams have DTC options via their broadcast partners, with prices ranging from $18 to $30 per month.
- Some teams without DTC packages require a pay-TV subscription that includes their regional sports network (RSN).
Live TV Streaming Services
- Services like Fubo and DirecTV Stream offer packages that include local RSNs and national sports channels, enabling live viewing of local and national MLB games.
- Fubo’s Elite package ($95/month) and DirecTV Stream’s Choice plan ($109/month) cover most RSNs and national channels, with free trials and cancel-anytime policies.
Free Viewing Options
- MLB.TV offers a “Free Game of the Day” during the regular season that anyone can watch with an MLB account.
- Some streaming platforms provide free trials that include MLB games broadcast on ESPN, Fox, and MLB Network.
Summary Table of Key Streaming Options
| Serive/Package | Coverage | Price Range | Notes |
| MLB.TV | All out-of-market games + MLB Network | $139.99/year or $29.99/month | Blackouts apply for local/national games |
| Team DTC Packages | Specific team out-of-market games | ~$20/month or $100/season | Only for select teams |
| DirecTV Stream My Sports | Specific team out-of-market games | ~$109/month | Includes most RSNs and national channels |
| Fubo Elite | Specific team out-of-market games | ~$95/month | No TBS or TruTV |
| Free Game of the Day (MLB.TV) | One game daily | Free | Requires MLB account |
| Free Trials (Fubo, others) | National broadcasts | Free (trial period) | Limited duration |
This variety of options allows fans to choose based on their preferences for teams, markets, and budget while navigating blackout restrictions and coverage limitations.
