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- DIRECTV STREAM: Get a great channel lineup with the best selection of RSNs in the industry. A 5-day free trial is now available for DIRECTV STREAM.
- Sling TV: This low-cost service allows you to select just the channel lineup you want. Save with Sling TV.
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As most MLB fans are aware, the league is split into two main divisions. One of those divisions is the American League. The ALCS is a series that determines which AL team will make it to the World Series.
If you’re a fan of any AL teams, this is a series that you won’t want to miss. It is the first 7-game series (following the 5-game Division series). The games air exclusively on TBS. So there is no reason why you can’t watch the ALCS without cable.
2022 American League Championship Series Schedule
Six AL teams made it into the playoffs:
- Houston Astros (AL West)
- New York Yankees (AL East)
- Cleveland Guardians (AL Central)
- Toronto Blue Jays (AL Wild Card)
- Seattle Mariners (AL Wild Card)
- Tampa Bay Rays (AL Wild Card)
The American League Championship Series runs from Wednesday, October 18th through Wednesday, October 26th (if there are seven games).
Here’s the final schedule:
- Wed Oct 19 : New York Yankees (2) at Houston Astros (4) (TBS)
- Thu Oct 20 : New York Yankees (2) at Houston Astros (3) (TBS)
- Sat Oct 22 : Houston Astros (5) at New York Yankees (0) (TBS)
- Sun Oct 23 : Houston Astros (6) at New York Yankees (5) (TBS)
Mon Oct 24 : Houston Astros at New York Yankees (TBS)Tue Oct 25 : New York Yankees at Houston Astros (TBS)Wed Oct 26 : New York Yankees at Houston Astros (TBS)
† If necessary.
Stream the ALCS Without Cable
TBS is readily available on general streaming services. When it comes to sports streaming, three of the most popular options include DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live, and Sling TV. However, those aren’t the only options and before the end of this guide, you’ll have a complete list of ways to watch the ALCS without cable.
When you’re ready to watch TV, after you’ve signed up for your free trial, you’ll need to connect to your streaming device. Many options for streaming devices are available. You can use your smart TV, computer, mobile device, or gaming console.
DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM is almost certainly the way to go if you are a serious baseball fan. It offers by far the best selection of RSNs, the home channels for each MLB team. But it also allows you to watch all of the postseason games.
The Entertainment package ($74.99/mo) offers 75+ channels and everything to watch all the playoff games. The Choice plan ($99.99/mo) provides this as well as virtually every regular season game and much more.
These plans also come with unlimited DVR storage and simultaneous streaming devices. Our DIRECTV STREAM review has all the details.
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Sling TV
Sling TV offers an inexpensive service with some of the most popular cable channels. There are three options to choose from, but when it comes to the MLB playoffs, you can get all you need with the Sling Blue plan for $40.00/mo. It includes 40+ channels including TBS, Fox (select areas), and FS1. And Sling has great options for customizing your channel lineup.
Sling Blue offers 50 hours of cloud DVR storage as well as simultaneous streaming on up to 3 devices at once. Get all the details in our Sling TV review.
Stream ALCS With Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV ($69.99/mo) is a great overall entertainment plan with strong support for sports. It has something for everyone included. Over 85 channels are available including TBS, Fox, and FS1, which you will need to watch the NLCS and World Series. It also comes with ESPN+ and Disney+.
You also get unlimited cloud DVR storage with Hulu + Live TV as well as simultaneous streaming on two devices. See our Hulu + Live TV review for more.
Other Ways to Watch the ALCS
Sadly, TBS is not as well supported by live TV streaming services as we might like. But you do have one other option:
- YouTube TV: Watch more than 85 channels for $64.99 per month.
If you still have questions about how to watch the ALCS without cable, please let me know in the comments. You can find details about other ways to watch sports online without cable in many of our other guides, too.
Live Streaming Devices for the ALCS
The live TV streaming services we’ve discussed all provide support for the following devices:
- Amazon Fire TV
- Android mobile
- Apple TV
- Chromecast
- iOS (iPhone, iPad)
- Roku
- Web browsers
There are other devices that have patchy support: Android TV-based smart TVs as well as Xbox and Playstation gaming systems.
What were the results of the 2021 American League Championship Series?
The Houston Astros bested the Chicago Red Sox 4-2. The Red Sox got to a surprising 2-1 lead, but the Astros came back with two straight wins in Chicago and a final win at home to win the series.
- Fri Oct 15 : Red Sox (4) at Astros (5) (Fox)
- Sat Oct 16 : Red Sox (9) at Astros (5) (Fox)
- Mon Oct 18 : Astros (3) at Red Sox (12) (FS1)
- Tue Oct 19 : Astros (9) at Red Sox (2) (FS1)
- Wed Oct 20 : Astros (9) at Red Sox (1) (FS1)
- Fri Oct 22 : Red Sox (0) at Astros (5) (FS1)
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