Major League Baseball
How to Watch MLB
without guessing the stack
MLB still starts local, then the extras sneak in.
Most MLB fans need a local RSN or team DTC option plus FOX/FS1/TBS/MLB Network access.
Apple TV+ and Netflix still matter because exclusive Friday and event windows keep leaking out of the core bundle.
Average Cost
$90/mo
Cheapest
$75/mo
Washington Nationals
Most Expensive
$104/mo
Boston Red Sox
Marquee slate
Marquee games this week
Generated May 21, 2026; updated hourly.
| Date | Matchup | Time | Watch on |
|---|---|---|---|
Blue Jays at YankeesMLB | 7:05 PM EDT | MLBNET | |
Astros at CubsMLB | 2:20 PM EDT | Apple TV+Streaming-only | |
Twins at Red SoxMLB | 7:10 PM EDT | ESPN | |
Tigers at OriolesMLB | 7:15 PM EDT | Apple TV+Streaming-only | |
Astros at CubsMLB | 2:20 PM EDT | ESPN | |
Mariners at RoyalsMLB | 4:10 PM EDT | FS1 | |
Dodgers at BrewersMLB | 7:15 PM EDT | FOX | |
Cardinals at RedsMLB | 7:15 PM EDT | FOX | |
Pirates at Blue JaysMLB | 12:15 PM EDT | PeacockStreaming-only | |
White Sox at GiantsMLB | 4:05 PM EDT | ESPN | |
Rangers at AngelsMLB | 7:20 PM EDT | PeacockStreaming-only | |
Yankees at RoyalsMLB | 3:40 PM EDT | ESPN | |
Phillies at PadresMLB | 6:40 PM EDT | ESPN | |
Braves at Red SoxMLB | 6:45 PM EDT | TBS | |
Mariners at AthleticsMLB | 9:40 PM EDT | ESPN | |
Marlins at Blue JaysMLB | 1:07 PM EDT | ESPN | |
Rays at OriolesMLB | 6:35 PM EDT | FS1 | |
Yankees at RoyalsMLB | 7:40 PM EDT | Prime VideoStreaming-only |
All MLB Teams by Streaming Cost
1Boston Red Sox$104/mo2Chicago White Sox$104/mo3Houston Astros$104/mo4Texas Rangers$104/mo5Los Angeles Dodgers$100/mo6Atlanta Braves$95/mo7Baltimore Orioles$95/mo8Chicago Cubs$95/mo9Cincinnati Reds$95/mo10Los Angeles Angels$95/mo11Milwaukee Brewers$95/mo12New York Yankees$95/mo13St. Louis Cardinals$95/mo14Toronto Blue Jays$93/mo15New York Mets$90/mo16Arizona Diamondbacks$87/mo17Cleveland Guardians$87/mo18Colorado Rockies$87/mo19Detroit Tigers$87/mo20Kansas City Royals$87/mo21Miami Marlins$87/mo22Minnesota Twins$87/mo23San Diego Padres$87/mo24Seattle Mariners$87/mo25Tampa Bay Rays$87/mo26Athletics$75/mo27Philadelphia Phillies$75/mo28Pittsburgh Pirates$75/mo29San Francisco Giants$75/mo30Washington Nationals$75/mo
Local-market wrinkle
The real swing factor is whether your team has an in-market direct option, an MVPD-only RSN, or a local bundle with MLB.TV.
How we checked the math
Last reviewed
- League averages put every tracked MLB team on the same monthly-cost basis.
- Team pages stay separate because local rights and regional-sports access create most of the swing.
- Use the calculator when your ZIP code or team mix changes the answer.