How to Watch MLB Baseball Live for Free: Regular Season, Playoffs & World Series 2026

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Baseball season runs all the way to November, with the World Series being one of the most-watched events in American sports. Here's how to catch every game, whether you're a casual fan or following your team every night.

⚾ MLB Calendar — Rest of 2026

Regular Season
March 26 – September 27, 2026
162 games per team, with daily action throughout the summer.
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MLB All-Star Game
Philadelphia, PA | July 14, 2026
The midsummer classic at Citizens Bank Park.
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MLB Wild Card Round
Early October 2026

Division Series (ALDS & NLDS)
October 2026

League Championship Series (ALCS & NLCS)
October 2026

World Series
October/November 2026
The pinnacle of baseball — one of the most-watched annual events in American sports.
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📺 Where to Watch — By Region

🇺🇸 United States

1. MLB App (Free Highlights)
The official MLB app is free to download and offers live in-game highlights for every game, real-time scores, MLB Film Room, and select Minor League games. No subscription required for highlights.
mlb.com/apps

2. Apple TV+ — Friday Night Baseball (Free)
Apple TV+ airs a free live game every Friday night throughout the season — no subscription required. Also streams the Home Run Derby and select postseason content.
tv.apple.com

3. Netflix (Opening Night, Home Run Derby, Field of Dreams)
Netflix carries select MLB events including Opening Night, the Home Run Derby and the Field of Dreams Game as part of a regular subscription.
netflix.com

4. ESPN / ESPN+ (Regular Season)
ESPN and ABC carry national games throughout the season, including Sunday Night Baseball and playoff coverage. ESPN Unlimited subscribers get one free game per day and can add MLB.TV as an add-on.
plus.espn.com

5. FOX One/FS1 (Regular Season & Playoffs)
FOX and FS1 carry Saturday baseball, key playoff games and the World Series. FOX One offers a 3-day free trial.
fox.com/mlb

6. HBO Max / TBS (Playoffs)
TBS carries the NLDS, ALCS and NLCS live. Available through HBO Max.
max.com

7. Peacock (Regular Season & Playoffs)
Streams select regular season games and postseason coverage, including Sunday Night Baseball on NBC. Free trial available for new users.
peacocktv.com

8. MLB.TV (Out-of-Market Games)
The official MLB streaming service for watching out-of-market games. Every locally televised game not in your local market, in HD. Includes a 1-month free trial of ESPN Unlimited for new subscribers.
mlb.com/live-stream-games

9. YouTube TV (Free Trial)
Bundles ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1, TBS and NBC — giving you full MLB coverage across the regular season and playoffs in one app. Free trial available.
tv.youtube.com

🇬🇧 United Kingdom & Ireland

10. TNT Sports / HBO Max
Carries select MLB games and playoff coverage in the UK.
tntsports.co.uk

🌍 Global

11. MLB.TV (International)
Available globally for fans outside the US. Streams every out-of-market game live with home and away audio options.
mlb.com/live-stream-games

12. DAZN (Select Markets)
Carries MLB games in select international markets including Canada, Germany and Japan.
dazn.com

💡 Pro Tips

Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+ is completely free — no Apple TV+ subscription needed. Just open the app and watch.
Netflix subscribers get access to Opening Night, the Home Run Derby and the Field of Dreams Game at no extra cost.
World Series and ALCS/NLCS air on FOX and TBS — both accessible via FOX One (3-day trial) or YouTube TV (free trial).
MLB.TV is the best value for fans who want to follow a specific team daily — especially useful for out-of-market fans.

Written by Daniel

Updated on June 24, 2026