The Complete Guide to Streaming MLB Games Without Cable
With regional sports networks transitioning to direct-to-consumer digital subscriptions and national games shared among various broadcast partners, modern baseball fans have multiple pathways to follow their team legally without long-term cable contracts.
Device & Hardware Compatibility Matrix
All authorized streaming services support the following common connected television devices and mobile hardware:
| Device / Platform | MLB.TV | Apple TV+ | The Roku Channel | RSN Apps (YES, NESN, etc.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roku (Express, Streaming Stick, Ultra, TVs) | ✔ Native App | ✔ Native App | ✔ Built-In | ✔ Available |
| Amazon Fire TV (Stick, Cube, Smart TVs) | ✔ Native App | ✔ Native App | ✔ Web / Silk | ✔ Available |
| Apple TV 4K / tvOS | ✔ Native App | ✔ Built-In | ✔ AirPlay | ✔ Available |
| Android TV / Google TV / Chromecast | ✔ Native App | ✔ Native App | ✔ Web / Cast | ✔ Available |
| iOS & iPadOS (iPhone / iPad) | ✔ MLB App | ✔ Apple TV | ✔ Roku App | ✔ Native App |
| PC & Mac Web Browsers (Chrome, Safari, Edge) | ✔ Web Player | ✔ Web Player | ✔ Web Player | ✔ Web Player |
Regional Sports Networks (RSN) Direct-to-Consumer Pricing
If you reside within your favorite club's home market and don't have a traditional multichannel television provider, the following standalone DTC apps let you stream games without cable:
- YES App (New York Yankees): $24.99/mo or $239.99/yr. Available across NY, CT, NJ, and Northeast PA.
- NESN 360 (Boston Red Sox): $29.99/mo or $329.99/yr. Available across all six New England states.
- Marquee Sports Network (Chicago Cubs): $19.99/mo standalone streaming across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
- MLB Local Media (Padres, Dbacks, Rockies, Twins): $19.99/mo directly via MLB.TV with zero local blackout restrictions for resident fans.
- FanDuel Sports Network (formerly Bally Sports+): $19.99/mo covering Braves, Tigers, Royals, Brewers, Cardinals, Rays, Angels, Marlins, and Reds in their respective local territories.