Watch MLB Games in 2026: New Broadcasters, Channels, Streaming Options

With the 2026 MLB season on the horizon, excitement is in the air after the thrilling seven-game World Series last fall. From nail-biting playoff showdowns to big-name players swapping teams, baseball fans are gearing up for an action-packed season.

But with new broadcasters and streaming options in the mix, figuring out how to watch all the games can feel a bit overwhelming. Major League Baseball has made some changes, adding Netflix to the lineup for Opening Night, while NBC and Peacock will now host “Sunday Night Baseball.” And let’s not forget about ESPN, which has a new collaboration with MLB.TV.

To help you navigate the broadcasting maze, we’ve broken down all the ways you can catch MLB games in 2026, from prime-time matchups to local showdowns. So grab your gloves and get ready for foul balls and flying hot dogs—it’s going to be an exciting season!

National TV partners like ABC and ESPN are offering a mix of Sunday and midweek games throughout the season. ESPN, in particular, has a reworked agreement with MLB that includes 30 regular-season exclusives starting in April. You can catch these games for free with an antenna, or with most pay TV providers, or through an ESPN Unlimited subscription.

If you’re an Apple TV subscriber, you won’t want to miss “Friday Night Baseball.” This weekly doubleheader on Fridays is exclusive to Apple TV and free from local blackouts. An Apple TV subscription is all you need to tune in.

Fox and FS1 are other major players in the MLB broadcast lineup, with Fox hosting “Baseball Night in America” on Saturdays and airing over 85 regular-season games this year. They also have the NLDS, NLCS, and World Series come October. To watch Fox and FS1, you can use an antenna, or most pay TV providers, or stream with a Fox One subscription.

So whether you’re a die-hard fan or just tuning in for the love of the game, there are plenty of ways to catch all the MLB action in 2026. Get ready to cheer on your favorite teams and players as the season kicks off!