Here’s how to watch every MLB postseason game online
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The 2024 MLB postseason is in full swing. Eight teams are still in the running for World Series glory, with the Dodgers vs. the Padres and Mets vs. the Phillies in the NLDS, and the Tigers vs. the Guardians and the Royals vs. the Yankees in the ALDS.
At a Glance: How to Watch MLB Playoffs Online
Read on for everything you need to know about the 2024 MLB playoffs, including where to livestream the MLB postseason without cable and how to watch MLB playoff games for free.
How to Watch MLB Playoffs Without Cable
MLB playoff coverage is spread out across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, FOX, FS1, and TBS. If you don’t have cable, you’ll want to get a live TV streaming service to watch the baseball playoffs online. Here are some of our favorites, including DirecTV Stream, fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream carries every channel you need to watch the MLB playoffs online. All plans start with a five-day free trial and pricing starts at $79.99 a month after that.
Fubo
fubo is another great way to watch the MLB playoffs without cable, and you get a seven-day free trial to begin. After the free trial, the service starts at $79.99 a month.
Hulu + Live TV
One of the best streaming packages around is Hulu + Live TV. It carries more than 90 channels (including all the ones you’ll need to stream baseball playoff games), as well as Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu (on-demand). Pricing is at $76.99 a month after a three-day free trial.
Sling
A more affordable live TV streaming service you can use to watch the MLB playoffs is Sling. Their Orange + Blue package includes ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, FS1, and TBS for baseball livestreams. This plan starts at $60 a month, but you can get your first month for just $35 right now.
Stream MLB Playoff Games for Free
If you want to watch MLB playoff games for free, be sure to take advantage of the free trials from DirecTV Stream, fubo, and Hulu + Live TV. Strung together, they’ll get you 15 days of free MLB livestreams.
2024 MLB Playoffs Schedule
The 2024 MLB playoffs started up on Oct. 1 with the Wild Card Series. The playoffs continue until Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the latest. The 2024 World Series starts on either Oct. 22 or Oct. 25.
Wild Card Series: Oct. 1-3
Division Series: Oct. 5-12
Championship Series: Oct. 13-22
World Series: Oct. 22/25 – Nov. 2 (if necessary)