How to watch MLB 2026: live streams, cheap Major League Baseball broadcasts, season schedule

• Stream MLB 2026 live in the US: ESPN, TBS, FOX, NBC, FS1, MLB Network (all via Sling), MLB.tv, ESPN Unlimited, Apple TV Plus, Netflix, Peacock
• Select FREE streams: BBC iPlayer (UK)
• Use NordVPN to watch from anywhere
• MLB Regular Season 2026: Wednesday, March 25 – Friday, September 25

Watch MLB 2026 live streams as Major League Baseball returns for its 126th season, with intrigue aplenty as the best sluggers, pitchers and fielders duke it out in diamonds up and down North America, with a deluge of home runs guaratneed. The Dodgers are going for a World Series threepeat, but Shohei Ohtani & Co. won't have it all their own way.

The last team to win three in a row were the New York Yankees from 1998 to 2000, but the Dodgers will fancy their chances to become the fifth team to secure a hat-trick of titles. Right fielder Kyle Tucker has come in to strengthen the roster, but all eyes will be on dual threat Ohtani's shoulder.

Beaten by the Dodgers in last season seven-game World Series, the Blue Jays will hope to come up strong again. Yes, they've lost Bo Bichette to the Mets, but in have come Dylan Cease and Kazuma Okamoto to give the American League champions confidence coming into 2026.

MLB’s 2025 MVP Aaron Judge will again be the talismanic figure for the Yankees, while the Mariners secured their first divisional title last term and will look to continue their improved form.

Read on for our guide on where to watch MLB 2026 live streams online, on TV and potentially for free wherever you are.

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How to watch MLB 2026 live streams in the US

In the US, the MLB 2026 season has a multitude of national television partners, with games shown live on ESPN, TBS, FOX, NBC, FS1 and MLB Network in the US. All out-of-market games are on MLB.TV.

If you don't have a cable package, and haven't already cut the cord, then you can get access to all these channels (and plenty more) through an OTT cable alternative.

We rate Sling as the best for MLB 2026 coverage. Sling Blue includes TBS and FS1 plus local network access to FOX, NBC and ABC (availability depends on the market). Sling Orange has ESPN and TBS.

Individually, the plans cost from $46 per month, but you can combine them for $66 a month. You'll get 50% off your first month if you subscribe to Blue or Orange & Blue.

If you want MLB Network, too, you can add it via the $11/month Sports Extra add on.

Watch MLB 2026 on Sling TV

You can get ESPN, TBS, FOX, NBC, FS1 and MLB Network on the Sling TV Orange & Blue package, which also carries ABC, USA Network and FX. New subscribers get 50% off their first month.

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ESPN matches will also shown on ESPN Unlimited, which carries ESPN Select and all ESPN channels, and costs $29.99 a month or $299.99 for the year. For a limited time you can bundle it with Disney Plus and Hulu for $29.99 a month for 12 months.

MLB.tv usually costs $149.99 for the season, but ESPN Unlimited subscribers can get it for $134.99.

NBC games will be simulcast on Peacock, which starts at $10.99a month or $109.99 for the year. You'll need the Premium plan to watch live sports, but that comes with access to the NFL and Premier League. Right now, Walmart+ is offering a 30-day trial for $1, which includes a subscription to Peacock.

TBS games are on Max, which starts at $16.99 a month for a plan that includes live sports.

Friday Night Baseball double-headers are exclusive to Apple TV Plus, which costs $12.99 a month after a 7-day FREE trial.

Netflix is showing the Opening Night game, Home Run Derby and Field of Dreams Game. Plans start at $7.99/month.

Hulu With Live TV, the Fubo Elite with Sports Plus plan and the DirecTV Stream MySports Genre Pack will also get you comprehensive MLB coverage, while YouTube TV carries ESPN, FOX, NBC, FS1 and MLB Network as standard. Each is available with a free-trial period.

If you're traveling outside of the US, you can make use of NordVPN to catch the action.

How to watch MLB 2026 live streams in the UK

TNT Sports has the rights to MLB in the U.K., though select games are occasionally live streamed on BBC iPlayer as we've mentioned above.

You can get TNT by subscribing to the Discovery Plus Premium plan for £30.99/month. Subscriptions for TNT Sports start at £18/month through Virgin Media or £25/month on Sky TV.

From March 26, the streaming option moves over to HBO Max.

Outside the UK right now? Use NordVPN to access your preferred coverage of MLB 2026.

How to watch MLB 2026 live streams in Australia

In Australia, every PGA Tour tournament is being televised on ESPN via Foxtel, with live streaming available via Kayo Sports.

Kayo Sports starts at AU$30 per month after a 7-day free trial. Or you can get your first month for AU$1.

You can also tune into NBA, NHL, NFL, cricket, AFL, rugby, F1 and more.

If you're currently out of Australia but want to watch a 2026 MLB live stream, you'll need to get yourself a VPN, as per the instructions above.

How to watch MLB 2026 live streams in Canada

In Canada, the vast majority of MLB 2026 games are exclusive to Sportsnet.

You can stream games live on Sportsnet Plus, which costs from CA$29.99 a month or CA$249.99 for the year and provides access to a whole host of other sports. Both Standard and Premium plans let you watch MLB games.

If you're currently out of Canada but want to watch a MLB 2026 live stream, you'll need to get yourself a VPN, as per the instructions above.

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