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I am playing football! The official MLB 2024 season is in full swing and there are several ways to watch and stream games from anywhere.
This week's MLB schedule features the Kansas City Royals at the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday (April 3). Also on this week's schedule: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals, Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros, Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers vs. New York Mets, Oakland A's vs. Tigers, Tampa Bay vs. Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees vs. Blue Jays and San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco 49ers.
Keep reading for more ways to stream the 2024 MLB season from anywhere.
How to watch baseball games on MLB.TV
Fans have the ability to enjoy games in person, but if you're more inclined to watch from the couch, then MLB.TV might be of interest to you.
With MLB.TV, you can stream MLB games to your TV, computer, phone and other compatible devices. And if you're a Prime member, you can stream MLB.TV on Prime Video.
Amazon's streaming arm is an easy choice as the platform offers a free trial of MLB.TV. You can also get a free trial on Prime Video and MLB.com and stream games right away without paying upfront.
Once the free trial ends, MLB.TV is $29.99/year for the All Team Pass and $129.99 for the Single Team Pass
What is MLB.TV? The subscription package allows you to watch and stream thousands of major league and minor league baseball games live and on demand. You will have live access to out-of-market streams for all regular season MLB games that are not subject to a local, national or other type of blackout.
According to Amazon, live regular season games included in the subscription will only feature out-of-market teams. Unfortunately, nationally televised games and local team games televised in your area, including the MLB playoffs, World Series and All-Star Game are not available for live streaming with MLB.TV, but you can stream on demand.
Baseball games are also available on MLB Network and ESPN+.
DirecTV and other streaming platforms offer MLB Network a free 5-day trial when you sign up, meaning you won't have to pay out-of-pocket for nearly a week. DirecTV's streaming packages currently start at $69.99/month with a 24-month contract.
A digital antenna gives you access to local channels, but if you want streaming packages that have them all in one place, get a free route from DirecTV or Fubo.
Other MLB streaming options include SlingTV, which offers ESPN, TBS, FS1 and more than 35 other channels. Streaming plans are on sale for as little as $20 per month in select regions. Click below for more details.
Hulu + Live TV recently added MLB Network to its lineup of more than 90 channels. Streaming plans include Hulu and Disney+ for $76.99 per month.
How to stream MLB games on ESPN+ and more
When it comes to nationally televised MLB games, there are plenty of ways to watch and stream without cable or satellite streaming, including ESPN+ , FuboTV, Vidgo, DirecTV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Roku devices — and ExpressVPN if you're streaming internationally .
Can you watch MLB on YouTube TV? Even though YouTube dropped the MLB Network last year, baseball fans can still stream MLB games on YouTube TV as long as they're on a channel offered by the streamer.
Meanwhile, ESPN+ carries select MLB games, the Little League World Series, classic MLB highlights and more from the vault for $10.99 per month and $109.99 for an annual subscription.
How to Watch MLB Games on Apple TV+
Friday Night Baseball returned to Apple TV+ on March 29 with a weekly doubleheader starting with the York Yankees at the Houston Astros and the St. Louis Cardinals at Los Angeles Dodgers.
of Apple Friday Night Baseball The schedule includes the New York Mets vs. Cincinnati Reds and Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers on Friday, April 5. Next week will feature the Milwaukee Brewers at the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago Cubs at the Seattle Mariners.
Stream replays, game recaps from last season, classic games, highlights and more on Apple TV+ in addition to other sports like Major League Soccer, which is available on Apple TV+ as a standalone platform as well. Apple TV+ costs $6.99/month after a free first week trial.
MLB Merchandise: Where to Buy
Want more baseball goodies? For officially licensed gear celebrating your favorite teams, check out Fanatics, Dick's Sporting Goods and MLB Shop. Other MLB merchandise and apparel can be found at major retailers such as Amazon, Kohl's and Walmart.
Looking to upgrade your TV? For a limited time, shoppers can get a 65-inch Samsung TV for free at Amazon and Samsung. To score deals on brands like LG, Hisense, Insignia and Fire TVs, check out Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart. Find more discounts here.
