New York Mets Without Cable: Top Ways to Live Stream Mets MLB Games Online

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I don’t need cable to watch every game of the MLB season as a Mets fan. However, navigating the broadcast options can be a bit complicated.

In a hurry? If you live outside the Mets’ blackout zone, you can sign up for MLB.TV. But local fans need SportsNet New York, which you can get with these services:

Fubo

Known for its outstanding sports coverage, Fubo’s 150+ live TV channels provide a broad selection that appeals to most people. Fubo allows you to try out its service with a free trial.

DIRECTV STREAM

The king of RSNs, this is the streaming service for MLB, NBA, and NHL fans with its Choice Plan! New customers get a 5-day free trial with DIRECTV STREAM.

Hulu Live

Get 95+ live TV channels along with the Hulu Bundle with Disney+ and ESPN+! Try it today with a free trial.

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IMPORTANT: Once you’ve installed your VPN and connected to a US server, you’ll still need to subscribe separately to access premium streaming services.

The New York Mets are one of two teams in the largest metropolitan area in the US. And they enjoy a significant fan base across the country.

The club, which has been playing games since 1962, has two World Series championships to its credit, one in 1969 and 1986, and five National League pennants.

Are you interested in the Mets? If so, you should get SportsNet New York (SNY) as a considerable majority of the club’s games are broadcast on that regional sports network. This can be done through DIRECTV STREAM ($114.99/month), Hulu + Live TV ($82.99/month), and FuboTV ($79.99/month) for those located within SNY’s broadcast area.

Others can access those broadcasts through MLB.tv ($24.99/mo).

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Schedule and Start Times for Today’s New York Mets Game(s)

For details on the upcoming game, see our New York Mets Today guide.

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New York Mets TV Channels

The Mets are periodically shown nationally and regionally. These include some Saturday games on Fox and Sunday Night Baseball appearances on ESPN. Meanwhile, Mets games being featured on NBC and ABC are possible as are showings on TBS, Fox Sports 1 (FS1), and MLB Network. Another thing to keep in mind is that online-only broadcasts on Apple TV+ and Peacock Premium may happen as well.

Those located in SNY’s broadcast area can watch the Mets play on that channel. This region stretches across New York state and into New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. In addition, the Mets are among a shrinking group of MLB teams that have games locally broadcast on an over-the-air station. In their case, around 25 games a season are shown on PIX11.

Ultimate Guide: How to Watch the New York Mets Without Cable

Fans looking to watch the Amazins play without a cable or satellite subscription have several options.

Streaming

You can secure streaming access to Mets games in numerous ways.

Live TV Streaming Services

The biggest streaming services offer SNY:

• Fubo: Provides SNY and YES Network and, as a result, is a solid selection for watching New York baseball on a near-daily basis for $94.98/month. It also offers the RSN Madison Square Garden (MSG) Network along with ESPN, FS1, and local Fox, NBC, and ABC channels. However, TBS is not available, and MLB Network comes with either the Fubo Extra ($7.99/mo) or Sports Plus with NFL RedZone ($10.99/mo) add-ons. MLB.TV is available as an add-on. It comes with at least 1000 hours of cloud DVR and streaming on ten devices. (Fubo review)

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• DIRECTV STREAM (formerly AT&T TV): Provides available regional sports networks to those who subscribe to at least its Choice plan ($114.99/month). For those in New York City, this includes SNY as well as the YES Network, which shows Yankees games, and the MSG Network. In addition, subscribing to this streaming service will get you your Fox, ABC, and NBC affiliates and TBS, FS1, ESPN, and MLB Network. All plans come with unlimited DVR storage (online subscriptions) and streaming on unlimited devices at once. (DIRECTV STREAM review)

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• Hulu + Live TV: Another option for securing access to SNY as well as local NBC, ABC, and FOX affiliates and national outlets that show MLB games, such as FS1, ESPN, and TBS. In addition, you receive access to ESPN+ at its base price of $82.99/month. The plan comes with unlimited cloud DVR with 9 months of storage and streaming on two devices. (Hulu + Live TV review)

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A couple of other streaming services to consider, ones that do not offer SNY, include YouTube TV ($82.99/month) and Sling TV ($40.00/month).

Don’t miss Adam Ottavino, Brooks Raley, Pete Alonso, and Jeff McNeil playing for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic all March for just $20 on Sling TV.

Explore More Ways to Watch the New York Mets Games Today

Several streaming services that are normally thought of as on-demand providers are branching out into live sports:

• Apple TV+: Has started streaming MLB games, and its selection may include some New York Mets games. It streams two Friday games, and they are exclusive broadcasts. The service costs $9.99/month.
• Peacock Premium: Another outlet that is a necessary purchase for baseball fans wanting access to every MLB contest. This streaming service’s games are on Sundays. You can get it for $7.99/month. (Peacock review)
• ESPN+: An option for streaming Mets and other MLB games, but keep in mind that most of its broadcasts are not available to those in the markets of the participating teams. It costs $10.99/month but you can get a deal when you bundle it with Hulu and Disney+. (ESPN+ review)

Watch Limited Games for Free With an Antenna

The old-fashioned way to go about watching the Mets is to get an antenna and watch the team play when it is shown on an over-the-air station. This is a better option for the Mets than it is for most teams. Not only can you enjoy any of their games on Fox, ABC, and NBC through this method, but locals can also view their PIX11 broadcast contests.

See our HD antenna guide for all you need to know. It’s easy to do and provides great, high-definition video.

Devices and Apps for Streaming New York Mets Games

All the streaming services above (live TV or straight) allow you to watch on all the major streaming devices in use today:

All except DIRECTV STREAM, support Xbox gaming systems. Several also support PlayStation units. However, DIRECTV STREAM recently began to support Android TV devices.

For a complete list, see our review of the specific streaming service.

Everything You Need to Know About the New York Mets

The New York Mets were brought under the NL umbrella in 1962. This was five years after the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Giants broke hearts in the Big Apple by moving to Los Angeles and San Francisco. As essentially the replacement for those clubs, the Mets adopted the colors of blue for the Dodgers and orange for the Giants. They play their home games at Citi Field in Queens, New York.

Times were tough for the Mets in the early going as they failed to get above ninth place in the 10-team NL’s final standings at any point from 1962 through 68. However, 1969 was a magical year in New York as the club stormed to the NL East Division title, swept the Atlanta Braves in the NL Championship Series, and secured a 4-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in the World Series to win it all.

The team also won the 1986 World Series, doing so in dramatic fashion. Down to its last strike and trailing by two runs in game six against the Boston Red Sox, the Mets rallied for the win and took game seven a couple of nights later.

New York won NL pennants in 1973, 2000, and 2015 as well.

In more recent times, the Mets went 77-85 in 2021, failing to make the playoffs for the fifth straight season. However, they had started strong, recording a 35-25 mark after 60 games. The team was in first place for 103 days, setting a record for most days in first before finishing with a losing record.

In 2022, the Mets finished the regular season with a record of 101 wins and 61 losses. They went 54-27 at home and 47-34 away. Including the postseason, the New York Mets went 102-63. Their final game was a loss in the NL Wild Card Series to the San Diego Padres.

In 2023, the team finished with 75 wins and 87 losses, placing them 4th in the NL East Division rankings.

Complete 2024 New York Mets Game Schedule: Dates, Times, and Venues

Wrapping Up

Do you want to watch the New York Mets play as often as possible? If yes and you are in SNY’s broadcast area, you have several streaming services to choose from that offer that channel. Fubo costs $79.99/month, Hulu + Live TV offers ESPN+ access with its $82.99/month cost, and DIRECTV STREAM provides numerous other benefits with its $114.99/month price.

Mets fans outside of the club’s blackout region can subscribe to MLB.TV ($24.99/mo) to enjoy most locally produced Mets game broadcasts.

FAQs

What radio station airs Mets games?

Are you located in or near New York City? In that case, tune into WCBS, which is 880 AM. Meanwhile, fans who have remained in the team’s spring training home of Port St Lucie, FL, after the regular season started can catch the action on WPSL. You can find that at 1590 on the AM dial. Another option for Mets fans anywhere is to listen through an MLB Radio subscription ($2.99/mo).

Are there free ways to watch Mets games?

Yes, you can watch the Mets for free. Assuming you already own an antenna, you can see them play on PIX11 if it is a local channel for you. You can also see any games shown on your local Fox, NBC, or ABC affiliates. A free option for those wanting to stream games and are outside of the team’s blackout area is MLB.TV Free Game of the Day appearances by the Mets.

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I am a Senior Content Editor at Hotdog.com, specializing in sports streaming and regional programming issues. With a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and extensive experience in remote sensing technology, including early video streaming, I bring a unique technical perspective to the streaming industry.

My expertise in sports coverage, particularly for out-of-market games and regional sports networks, stems from years of hands-on experience as an early adopter of streaming services and my work addressing fans' viewing challenges. As a longtime cord-cutter and subscriber to multiple streaming platforms, I combine my technical knowledge with practical user experience, making me a leading expert in the field of sports streaming and entertainment technology.

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