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The 2024 MLB season is in full swing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies already distinguishing themselves from the pack. Whether you've cut the cord with your cable company, enjoy watching out-of-market MLB games, or just don't want the hassle of trying to figure out how and when your favorite baseball team is playing, we've cut through of the clutter, making it easier for you to watch Major League Baseball this season.
Get your score sheet ready for Aaron Judge's next homer and read on to find out how to watch the 2024 MLB season.
How to watch the 2024 MLB season on cable
The only thing more complicated than anticipating a Corbin Burnes fastball is trying to figure out how to watch your favorite MLB team play this season, especially if you don't live in that team's local TV market. Each MLB team has a local television affiliate that broadcasts that team's games live on cable. If you don't live in the broadcast area of this computer, or if you don't have cable, you'll need to stream the games to MLB.TV, which you can purchase as an add-on to your Amazon Prime account or as an add-on to your account FuboTV subscription
Major League Baseball's broadcast partners for 2024 are ESPN, MLB Network, MLB.TV, FS1, Fox, TBS and ABC. Please note that in-market games and nationally televised games are subject to blackout restrictions on MLB.TV.
How to watch the 2024 MLB season without cable
While many cable packages give you access to MLB games this season, a subscription to MLB.TV, which streams every game this season, is the only way to get access to every regular season game in the 2024 MLB. MLB.TV has blackouts and restrictions on in-market and nationally televised games. (Streaming options will require a internet provider.)
Stream MLB games on Sling TV for half the price
If you don't have cable TV that includes ESPN, ABC, FS1 and MLB Network, one of the most cost-effective ways to stream live baseball this year is through a Sling TV subscription. The streamer offers access to nationally broadcast MLB, NFL and NBA games, plus NFL Network, local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available) and ESPN with its Orange + Blue Tier plan. Also worth noting: Sling TV comes with 50 hours of cloud-based DVR recording space included, perfect for recording all the biggest NFL games of the season. To access the MLB Network, subscribe to Sling TV and add the Sports Extra add-on.
The Orange + Blue Tier plan normally costs $60 per month, but the streamer is currently running a 50% off promotion for the first month, so you'll only pay $30. You can add the MLB Network via the Sports Extra add-on for $11-$15 per month, depending on the tier you choose. Learn more by tapping the button below.
Note: Because Sling TV does not offer CBS, you will not be able to watch sports that are broadcast on CBS with Sling TV. To watch NFL games broadcast by CBS next season, as well as PGA golf, the UEFA Champions League and more live sports, we recommend that you also subscribe to Paramount+ with Showtime. Paramount+ with Showtime costs $12 per month after a one-week free trial.
Note: CBS Essentials and Paramount+ with Showtime are subsidiaries of Paramount.
Key features of the Sling TV Orange + Blue tier:
- There are 46 channels to watch, including local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (if available).
- You get access to the most nationally broadcast MLB games at the lowest price.
- All subscription levels include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
Watch MLB games for free with Fubo
You can watch all MLB games broadcast on the network, in addition to those broadcast on ESPN and MLB Network with a subscription to Fubo. Fubo is a sports-focused streaming service that offers access to most nationally televised games via MLB Network, ESPN and MLB.TV, which is now offered as a Fubo add-on.
Fubo bundles also include games from CBS, Fox Sunday NFC via “NFL on Fox,” NBC (Sunday Night Football), ESPN (Monday Night Football), NFL Network and more, so you can watch more than just the today's match all without a cable subscription. Another great reason to love Fubo is its flashback feature, which allows you to watch sporting events up to 72 hours after the live broadcast.
To watch MLB this season without cable, start a free seven-day trial of Fubo. You can start watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. In addition to Major League Baseball, Fubo offers NFL, N.B.ANHL, MLS, NCAA College Basketball and international soccer matches. Fubo's Pro tier is priced at $80 per month after the seven-day free trial. You can add MLB.TV to your subscription for $24.99 per month.
Key Features of Fubo Pro Tier:
- There are no contracts with Fubo; you can cancel it at any time.
- The Pro tier includes over 180 channels, including the MLB Network.
- Fubo includes all the channels you'll need to watch college and pro football, including CBS (not available on Sling TV).
- All tiers include 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR recording.
- Stream to your TV, phone and other devices.
- Home games will be disabled on MLB.TV, but you can still watch them on Fubo through your local television affiliate's coverage.
Watch MLB in 2024 with ESPN+
Catch many MLB regular season games in the ESPN+ subscription streaming service. ESPN+ offers exclusive live events, original studio shows and premium series not accessible on ESPN networks. ESPN+ subscribers can also purchase UFC PPV events and access the platform's vast archive of on-demand content, including the entire 30 for 30 catalog, game replays and select ESPN movies.
It's important to note that ESPN+ does not include access to the ESPN Network. It is an independent service focused on sports, with independent sports programming. An ESPN+ subscription starts at $10 per month.
Here's a taste of what's available on ESPN+:
- Get access to world-class tennis, including the Australian Open and Wimbledon, plus the PGA Tour and the Masters.
- Get exclusive fantasy sports tools and content from some of the most respected voices in the world of sports.
- University sports including the Ivy League, the Big Sky Conference and the Atlantic A10 Conference.
If you have an ESPN+ subscription and want to upgrade your coverage this season, you can add MLB.TV to your ESPN+ subscription. MLB.TV will broadcast every MLB game this year, giving you maximum access to the most games.
MLB.TV via ESPN+ is $35 per month. You can cancel at any time. You must be an ESPN+ subscriber to add MLB.TV.
Watch MLB in 2024 for free with the Prime Video MLB.TV add-on
Amazon Prime Video subscribers can add MLB.TV to your Prime subscription to watch all out-of-market MLB games during the regular season, with the Prime Video MLB.TV add-on. The MLB.TV add-on only features out-of-market teams during the regular season. Note: Nationally televised games will not be broadcast on MLB.TV.
To subscribe to MLB.TV via Prime Video, tap the button below to add MLB.TV to your Prime subscription. You'll pay $30 per month after your seven-day free trial ends.
Watch MLB games broadcast on the network on Hulu + Live TV
You can watch MLB games broadcast on the network and MLB games nationally televised during the regular season, plus the NFL, including the NFL Network, with Hulu + Live TV. The package includes access to 90 channels and unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch every sports game from every network with Hulu + Live TV, plus watch live MLB regular season games, exclusive live regular season games, popular studio shows (including all-access of the NFL and the Emmy-nominated show Good Morning Football) and more.
Note: MLB Network is not included with a Hulu + Live TV subscription. Hulu + Live TV is bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+, giving you access to more MLB games for $77 a month.
Watch MLB games broadcast live on the network with an HDTV digital antenna
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You can also stream MLB games on network TV with an affordable indoor antenna, which includes over-the-air local HD TV channels like CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, PBS, Univision and more. Here's the kicker: There's no monthly charge.
For anyone living in a partially enclosed area (those near mountains or first-floor apartments), a digital television antenna it may not pick up a good signal, or any signal at all. But for many households, a digital TV antenna offers a very inexpensive way to watch MLB baseball without paying a cable company. Indoor TV antennas can also provide much-needed TV backup if a storm knocks out your cable.
This amplified digital antenna with a 50-mile range can receive hundreds of high-definition television channels, including ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, Fox and Univision and can filter cellular and FM signals. It offers a high-quality 1080p HDTV picture and top-notch sound.
The best place to get gear for MLB fans: Fanatics
The 2024 MLB season is heating up, which means there's never been a better time to prepare for the playoffs and the World Series. When it comes to the latest MLB fan gear and all our favorite MLB stars, Fanatics is our first stop to see what's new.
In addition to player jerseys, find caps, jerseys and more. Fanatics also just released NFL Draft jerseys, like the new Chicago Bears No. 1 draft pick Caleb Williams jersey. Fanatics currently offers free shipping on orders over $24. Use code FS24.
2024 MLB Season: Key Dates
- March 28: Inauguration Day
- April 15: Jackie Robinson Day
- April 27-28: Series Mexico City
- June 2: Lou Gehrig's Day
- June 8-9: London Series
- June 20: Rickwood Field Tribute to the Negro Leagues
- July 4: Independence Day
- July 15-18: All-Star Break
- July 30: MLB trade deadline
- September 15: Roberto Clemente Dia
- September 29: last day of the regular season
- Playoffs Wildcard Round: October 1, Thursday, October 3
- Divisional series: from October 5 to 12
- League series: from October 13 to 22
- World Series: October 25 to November 2
