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As a viewer of the MLB Network, I get to enjoy Major League Baseball’s official premium channel. From live games to studio shows and additional programming, I have access to year-round baseball content that satisfies my passion for the sport.
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This channel is available through a variety of streaming services.
In a hurry? If you’re a baseball fan, you already know you want MLB Network. To save time, here are the services that provide it and great overall coverage:
All three services carry MLB. Pick based on your budget:
Best Overall
185+ channels including MLB, all major sports networks, and local channels. 7-day free trial – watch tonight, cancel anytime. Best if you want one service that “just works”, without piecing together bundles.
From $79.99/mo after free trial
Lowest Price
Carries MLB from $45.99/mo – roughly half the price of Fubo. Add channel packs if you want more. The lowest-cost route for MLB, if you are happy with a smaller bundle.
Most Channels
90+ channels including MLB – the closest thing to full cable without a contract. 5-day free trial, then from $59.99/mo.
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Watching MLB Network on a streaming platform may be ideal for several reasons. First, you can generally watch content on almost any device, such as a phone, tablet, or traditional television set.
Also, you can choose from multiple providers offering this channel at various price points. Therefore, you can choose a service provider that meets your needs and budget as opposed to being stuck with whatever the single cable provider in your area has to offer.
As a premium channel, MLB Network cannot be received using an antenna. However, it is available through multiple streaming services.
The base Fubo plan (Pro) includes over 180 channels, including over 35 sports-oriented channels, for $79.99/month. MLB Network is not part of this plan. You can get it in the Fubo Extra add-on for $7.99/mo more, which includes 47 other channels.
You can also get it with the Sports Plus add-on for $10.99/mo, which includes MLB Network Strike Zone, NBA TV, NFL RedZone, Pac-12 Networks, and much more. MLB.TV is also available as an add-on.
Fubo also allows you to stream on up to 10 devices at once and includes unlimited cloud DVR storage.
See our Fubo review for all the details.
Like Fubo, Sling TV does not offer MLB Network as part of its base plans for $45.99/month (or $60.99/month for both).
The MLB Network is available through the Sports Extra package, which costs another $11/mo and includes several other channels, including MLB Network Strike Zone, NFL RedZone, and NHL Network.
Sling TV allows you to stream on one or three devices at a time, depending on the plan. It also comes with 50 hours of cloud DVR.
Find out more in our Sling TV review and MLB overview.
If you want to stream MLB Network through this service, you can sign up for the DIRECTV (formerly AT&T TV) Choice package. The package costs $64.99/month and includes access not just to MLB Network but to all the regional sports networks in your area, which will provide access to almost all the games of your local MLB team.
DIRECTV also provides unlimited cloud DVR storage if you sign up online. You can also stream it on unlimited devices, which is a great deal for large households.
For more details, see our DIRECTV review.
There are a couple of other ways to stream MLB Network:
The streaming services we discussed support most modern TVs and other devices.
All three support Samsung smart TVs from the past few years. Sling TV and Fubo also support LG, Vizio, and Android TV-based smart TVs. Fubo supports Hisense TVs.
All the services support the common “stick” devices: Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku. iOS and Android mobile devices are also universally supported. They all allow casting with Chromecast, either built-in to a device or with an external device.
Fubo and Sling TV allow you to watch on the Xbox One gaming system, and Sling TV also lets you watch live TV on the Oculus VR device.
Finally, you can watch MLB Network on most web browsers.
After exploring various streaming services, I found that Fubo offers the best experience for MLB Network enthusiasts. Its extensive channel lineup, including MLB Network, ensures comprehensive baseball coverage. The streaming quality is top-notch, with minimal buffering, and the user-friendly interface makes navigation a breeze. Fubo’s cloud DVR feature allows recording games for later viewing, and its compatibility with multiple devices means I can watch at home or on the go. While some services lacked certain channels or had limited DVR capabilities, Fubo stood out by delivering a balanced mix of quality, value, and convenience for baseball fans.
You can watch live coverage of select regular-season games on MLB Network and MLB Network Strike Zone. However, Strike Zone provides sporadic coverage of all the games happening at any one time, while MLB Network tends to broadcast full games. Furthermore, Strike Zone only airs on Wednesday and Friday nights, whereas MLB Network covers games throughout the week.
Generally speaking, games shown on MLB Network are subject to league blackout rules. If a game features a team in your local market, it may be necessary to watch that game on a regional or local channel. This is done to ensure that teams have an opportunity to maximize their audience and the ability to cultivate a fanbase in their area.
You can check your local listings to determine if a game is available on MLB Network in your area. If a game is blacked out, it will likely be replayed later at night or the next day.
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