The regular season has wrapped up, and it’s officially time for October baseball. The postseason kicked off with the Wild Card round on October 1, followed by the Division Series and Championship Series. It all leads up to the World Series on Friday, October 25.
Here’s everything you need to know about watching the 2024 MLB Playoffs.
Where can you stream the MLB playoffs?
In order to stream all of the MLB playoffs, you’ll need to find a streaming service (or collection of streaming services) that provides access to ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, MLB Network, Fox, FS1, and TBS, which might save you money when compared to a traditional cable or satellite plan.
| DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu + Live TV | Sling TV | YouTube TV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔* | ✔ |
| ESPN | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| ESPN2 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| MLB Network | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Fox | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔* | ✔ |
| FS1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| TBS | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Watch the MLB Playoffs with DIRECTV STREAM
- Suggested Plan: Choice
- Monthly Cost: $114.99
- Free Trial: Yes, 5 Days
DIRECTV STREAM has all the channels you’ll need to watch the MLB Playoffs if you upgrade from the base Entertainment package to the Choice package, which you’ll need to get MLB Network in your channel lineup. With DIRECTV STREAM, you’ll also get sports channels like ACCN, Big 10 Network, ESPNEWS, ESPNU, and more, so you can continue watching pro and college sports after the MLB season. Try out the service with a free trial before committing to a monthly subscription
Watch the MLB Playoffs with Fubo
- Suggested Plan: Pro
- Monthly Cost: $79.99
- Free Trial: Yes, 1 Week
Fubo is a sports-focused streaming service that has most channels you’ll need for the MLB postseason. However, the service is missing TBS (and all Turner channels) from its channel lineup. Along with ESPN, ESPN2, MLB Network, FS1, and local channels, Fubo has sports networks like beIN Sports, NFL Network, Golf Channel, and regional sports networks like Bally Sports.
Watch the MLB Playoffs with Hulu + Live TV
- Suggested Plan: Base
- Monthly Cost: $82.99
- Free Trial: Yes, 3 Days
You’ll get all the channels you need for the MLB Playoffs with a Hulu + Live TV subscription. As a bonus, when you sign up and choose the Disney Bundle, you’ll also get access to ESPN Plus and Disney Plus for additional sports and family-friendly content. Hulu + Live TV has a 3-day free trial, so you can test the service before starting a monthly subscription.
Watch the MLB Playoffs with Sling TV
- Suggested Plan: Orange & Blue
- Monthly Cost: $55
- Free Trial: N/A
Sling TV is the most budget-friendly way to stream the MLB playoffs. Keep in mind that local channels (Fox, NBC, and ABC) are only available in select locations. You’ll want to enter your zip code on the Sling homepage to see exactly which channels are available in your area before signing up. Choose the Orange & Blue combined package for the channels you’ll need for the postseason.
Watch the MLB Playoffs with YouTube TV
- Suggested Plan: Base
- Monthly Cost: $72.99
- Free Trial: Yes, 1 Week
While YouTube TV only has one base package, it has everything you need to watch postseason games. The service also has sports channels including NBA TV and NFL Network. Add the NFL RedZone with Sports Plus Add-On for even more channels like Outside TV and Tennis Channel. YouTube TV’s free trial length varies but is usually one week for new subscribers.
MLB playoffs schedule 2024
The 2024 MLB Playoffs begin with Wild Card games on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2, on October 1-3.
Tuesday, October 1
- AL Wild Card Series Game 1: Astros vs. Tigers, 2:32 p.m., ABC
- AL Wild Card Series Game 1: Orioles vs. Royals, 4:08 p.m., ESPN2
- NL Wild Card Series Game 1: Brewers vs. Mets/D-backs, 5:32 p.m., ESPN
- NL Wild Card Series Game 1: Padres vs. Braves/Mets, 8:38 p.m., ESPN
Wednesday, October 2
- AL Wild Card Series Game 2: Astros vs. Tigers, 2:32 p.m., ABC
- AL Wild Card Series Game 2: Orioles vs. Royals, 4:38 p.m, ESPN
- NL Wild Card Series Game 2: Brewers vs. Mets/D-backs, 7:38 p.m., ESPN
- NL Wild Card Series Game 2: Padres vs. Braves/Mets, 8:38 p.m., ESPN2
Thursday, October 3
- *AL Wild Card Series Game 3: Astros vs. Tigers, 2:32 p.m., ABC
- *AL Wild Card Series Game 3: Orioles vs. Royals, 4:08 p.m., ESPN
- *NL Wild Card Series Game 3: Padres vs. Braves/Mets, 7:08 p.m., ESPN
- *NL Wild Card Series Game 3: Brewers vs. Mets/D-backs, 8:38 p.m., ESPN2
*if necessary
The Division Series games begin on October 5, followed by the Championship Series and World Series.
You can find the full MLB playoff TV schedule on the MLB website.
FAQ
How can I watch the MLB playoffs without a TV provider?
Make sure you have access to a streaming service that offers ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, TBS, Fox, and FS1 — these are the networks that air MLB playoff games.
Where can I stream the MLB playoffs?
You can watch the MLB playoffs with DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV. Be sure to
How do I watch the MLB playoffs on Amazon Prime?
Unfortunately, playoff games will not stream on Prime Video. The World Series, All-Star Game, and MLB playoffs aren’t available with MLB.TV, the Amazon Prime Video channel where you’ll normally find MLB games.
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