MLB Network includes access to live games (subject to local blackouts) as well as a variety of studio programming, news, highlights, analysis and interviews, making it a great option for those looking to stream more Major League Baseball.
While MLB Network is available through a number of popular live TV streaming services, it’s not available through all of them. Most notably, YouTube TV doesn’t offer MLB Network with its base live TV package, or as a channel that can be added to the base plan. Considering the popularity of YouTube TV, this does mean a large number of homes will need to consider switching services if they want a live TV plan that includes MLB Network.
Here is a summary of the cheapest live TV plans with MLB Network.
| Service | Cost | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Sling TV | $51 ($56 in ABC areas) | Orange/Blue + Sports Extra |
| Hulu Live TV | $77 | Base |
| Fubo | $88 (+ RSN fee) | Pro + Fubo Extra |
| DirecTV Stream | $109 | Choice |
Live TV with MLB Network from $51 a month
The cheapest way to watch MLB Network without cable is Sling TV. While Sling offers two main base plans to choose from, neither include access to MLB Network. Instead, MLB Network can be added to either base plan through the Sports Extra add-on.
Sports Extra costs an additional $11 a month. Considering the Sling Orange and Sling Blue base plans cost $40 a month, the total minimum cost for both base plan and add-on is $51 a month. It should be noted that Sling now charges a $5 ABC fee in some areas, so the overall minimum cost could be as high as $56 a month for some homes.
$46-61/mo
- 35+ channels
- 1-3 streams
- 50-Hour DVR
Deal: First month starting at $23.
Other ways to watch MLB Network
If Sling TV isn’t the right fit, the next cheapest option is Hulu Live TV. As Hulu only added MLB Network in March 2024, it is one of the newer options for live TV shoppers to choose from. The base Hulu plan costs $76.99 a month and not only includes more than 95 live TV channels, but also ESPN+, making it a good option for sports fans.
$83/mo
- 95+ channels
- Basic Hulu
- Disney+
- ESPN+
Fubo is another option. Similar to Sling TV, Fubo doesn’t include MLB Network in its cheapest Pro plan. However, it can be added to Pro through either the Fubo Extra or Sports Lite add-ons. At $7.99 a month, Fubo Extra is the cheaper option, taking the total of Pro + add-on to $87.98 a month. Alternatively, subscribers can opt for the $89.99/month Elite plan, which includes the Fubo Extra add-on by default.
Whether opting for Pro + Fubo Extra or Elite, Fubo does charge an additional RSN fee in many locations, which can increase the price by as much as $15 a month.
$85-95/mo
- 215-299 channels
- 10 streams
- Unlimited DVR
Deal: Save up to $25.
DirecTV Stream offers four main live TV packages for consumers to choose from, making it one of the more versatile services. As MLB Network is only included with the Choice and higher packages, the cheapest plan costs a minimum of $108.99 a month. At this price, DirecTV Stream is one of the most expensive options for watching MLB Network.
$35-170/mo
- 25-185 channels
- Unlimited streams
- Unlimited DVR
Deal: Save up to $75
MLB Network and TV Everywhere
Many live TV services also provide the option to access a network’s own app and website. For example, the MLB Network website. This is made possible through the use of TV Everywhere support, which allows live TV subscribers to log in with their live TV credentials.
However, not every live TV streaming service offers TV Everywhere support, or for every channel that it carries, and this is also the case with MLB Network.
At present, DirecTV Stream is the only live TV provider that offers MLB Network TV Everywhere support. As a result, Fubo, Hulu Live TV and Sling TV subscribers won’t be able to log in to the MLB app or website using their live TV credentials.
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