Major League Baseball offers fans a direct-to-consumer option to watch games and programming by introducing a new streaming service for MLB Network. This new service launched mid-season in 2024, allows viewers in the U.S. to access MLB Network content without the need for a traditional cable, satellite, or internet TV subscription.
Starting Wednesday, July 24, baseball enthusiasts can subscribe to MLB Network’s standalone streaming service for $5.99 monthly. Additionally, fans have the option to purchase a combined package, MLB Network + At Bat, for $6.99 per month. This bundle includes live game audio for all 30 MLB teams, live Minor League Baseball games, and access to MLB Big Inning.
Furthermore, after the launch of MLB.TV out-of-market service in 2002, Major League Baseball was a pioneer in sports streaming. Notably, U.S. subscribers of MLB.TV’s all-teams and single-team packages will now have access to MLB Network streaming for the remainder of the 2024 season.
The linear MLB Network will continue to remain available through pay-TV providers. Additionally, viewers with access to MLB Network via participating distributors can continue to watch through an authenticated live stream for the 10th year in a row.
Bill Morningstar, president of MLB Network, said, “As the way viewers consume content continues to evolve, we are excited for baseball fans to have this new option to experience MLB Network through direct-to-consumer streaming. Going this direction allows us to significantly expand our reach to fans and gives them more choices on how they want to watch the network’s Emmy Award-winning coverage.”
Notably, viewers of MLB Network’s live games will be provided with alternative programming while experiencing local blackouts.
Since its launch in 2009, MLB Network has become a key destination for baseball fans, featuring a variety of live games and popular shows like “MLB Tonight,” which offers live game look-ins, analysis, and breakdowns. Other notable programs on the network include “Intentional Talk,” “Quick Pitch,” “Big Inning,” “MLB Central,” “High Heat,” “MLB Now,” “Off Base,” and “Play Ball,” along with the docuseries “MLB Network Presents.” As the MLB trade deadline approaches on Tuesday, July 30, MLB Network will provide 12.5 hours of continuous live coverage, starting at 9 a.m. ET.