- Stream MLB 2026 live in USA: ESPN, TBS, FOX, NBC, FS1, MLB Network (all via Sling), MLB.tv, ESPN Unlimited, Apple TV Plus, Netflix, Peacock
- Choose FREE streams: BBC iPlayer (UK)
- Use NordVPN to watch 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 plenty of intrigue as the best sluggers, pitchers and fielders duke it out on diamonds up and down North America, with a deluge of home runs guaranteed. The Dodgers are going for a World Series threepeat, but Shohei Ohtani & Co. don’t want to have it all their own way.
Beaten by the Dodgers in last season’s seven-game World Series, the Blue Jays will hope to bounce back strong. Yes, they’ve lost Bo Bichette to the Mets, but Dylan Cease and Kazuma Okamoto have come in to give the American League champions confidence in 2026.
MLB’s 2025 MVP Aaron Judge will again be the talismanic figure for the Yankees, while the Mariners secured their first division title last term and will look to continue their improved form.
Read on for our guide to where to watch MLB 2026 live streams online, on TV and potentially free wherever you are.
Can I stream MLB 2026 for free?
Yesbut there is a bit of a catch. For UK residents BBC iPlayer will show some MLB 2026 live streams for FREE, but these will be sporadic and irregular.
Away from home? You can’t watch BBC iPlayer outside the UK, but if you’re away on holiday there’s an easy solution – you can use a VPN to watch MLB 2026 for free. We show you how below.
Use a VPN to watch any MLB 2026 stream
How to watch MLB 2026 live streams in the US
In the US, the MLB 2026 season has a host of national television partners, with games shown live on ESPN, TBS, FOX, NBC, FS1 and MLB Network in the United States. All out-of-market games are on MLB.TV.
If you don’t have a cable package and haven’t already cut the cord, you can access all these channels (and more) through an OTT cable alternative.
We evaluate 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 market). Sling Orange has ESPN and TBS.
Individually, the plans start at $46 per month, but you can combine them for $66 per month. You will get 50% off your first month if you subscribe to Blue or Orange & Blue.
If you also want MLB Network, you can add it via the $11/month Sports Extra add-on.
ESPN games will also be shown on ESPN Unlimitedwhich carries ESPN Select and all ESPN channels, and costs $29.99 per 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 normally 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 $10.99 a month or $109.99 a year. You need the Premium plan to watch live sports, but it comes with access to the NFL and Premier League. right now, Walmart+ offers 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 per month after a 7-day FREE trial.
Netflix is showing the Opening Night game, the Home Run Derby and the 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 give you extensive MLB coverage, while YouTube TV has ESPN, FOX, NBC, FS1 and MLB Network as standard. Each is available with a free trial.
If you are traveling outside the United States, you can use NordVPN to capture the action.
How to watch MLB 2026 live streams in the UK
TNT Sports holds the rights to MLB in the UK, although select games are occasionally streamed live on BBC iPlayer as we have mentioned above.
You can get TNT by subscribing to Discovery Plus Premium subscription for £30.99/month. Subscriptions to TNT Sports start at £18/month via Virgin Media or £25/month on Sky TV.
From March 26, the streaming option will move to HBO Max.
Outside the UK right now? Use NordVPN to access your favorite coverage of MLB 2026.
How to watch MLB 2026 live streams in Australia
In Australia, every PGA Tour tournament is televised 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 in to NBA, NHL, NFL, cricket, AFL, rugby, F1 and more.
If you are currently outside of Australia but want to watch a 2026 MLB live stream, you must get a VPNaccording to 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 starts at $29.99 per month or $249.99 per year and offers access to a wide variety of other sports. Both standard and premium plans allow you to watch MLB games.
If you are currently outside of Canada but want to watch an MLB 2026 live stream, you must get a VPNaccording to the instructions above.
Frequently Asked Questions about MLB 2026
What is the MLB 2026 schedule?
March 25: Opening night (regular season begins)
March 26: Opening day board
April 25-26: MLB Mexico City Series
15-17 May: MLB Rivalry Weekend interleague series
13-15 July: MLB All-Star break
August 13: MLB at Field of Dreams
August 23: MLB Little League Classic
September 27: The regular season ends
September 29: Expected Start of MLB Postseason
23 October: Expected World Series start
Can I watch MLB 2026 on my mobile?
Of course! Each of the major broadcasters has streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or through your phone’s browser.
You can also stay up-to-date with all the key MLB 2026 moments on the organization’s official social media channels on YouTube (@MLB), Instagram (@MLB), TikTok (@MLB) and Facebook (@MLB).
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