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How to Watch MLB
Regional sports networks, national windows and blackout rules, untangled so you can actually find your team's game.
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Channels
Regional sports networks
Carry most of your local team's games. Availability varies heavily by market and provider.
National broadcast windows
Weekend showcase games on broadcast television, free with an antenna.
National cable windows
Weeknight national games carried by the standard sports cable channels.
Streaming exclusives
A portion of the schedule is exclusive to streaming platforms each season.
Streaming options
Pick by what you watch on and where you live. The highlighted option is our analysis-based pick for most fans.
| Service | Typical price | Works on | Location fit | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live TV bundle with your RSN | $75 to $95 per month | Varies by provider | Varies by market | Confirm the bundle carries your specific regional network before subscribing. This is the most common failure point. | |
| League streaming package | Varies by season | Varies by provider | Varies by market | Best for out-of-market fans. In-market games are blacked out. | |
| Antenna | One-time $30 to $60 | Varies by provider | Varies by market | Covers national broadcast windows and the postseason games on broadcast. |
Live TV bundle with your RSN
- Typical price
- $75 to $95 per month
- Works on
- Varies by provider
- Location fit
- Varies by market
- Notes
- Confirm the bundle carries your specific regional network before subscribing. This is the most common failure point.
League streaming package
- Typical price
- Varies by season
- Works on
- Varies by provider
- Location fit
- Varies by market
- Notes
- Best for out-of-market fans. In-market games are blacked out.
Antenna
- Typical price
- One-time $30 to $60
- Works on
- Varies by provider
- Location fit
- Varies by market
- Notes
- Covers national broadcast windows and the postseason games on broadcast.
Teams covered
- All 30 MLB clubs
Common questions
- Why are MLB blackouts so confusing?
- Local broadcast rights are sold market by market, so the league's streaming package blocks in-market games. A bundle with your regional sports network avoids most of this.
- Which bundle carries my regional sports network?
- It depends on your market. Check the bundle's channel lookup for your zip code before paying.
- Can I watch the playoffs without cable?
- Mostly yes. Postseason games split between broadcast and cable channels, and broadcast games are free with an antenna.