MLB Channels
Major League Baseball is broadcast across a complex web of national and regional networks. ESPN carries Sunday Night Baseball, Fox airs Saturday games, and TBS handles select weeknight matchups. The majority of regular-season games, however, air on regional sports networks (RSNs) specific to each team's market. MLB.tv, the league's streaming service, enforces local blackout restrictions that prevent fans from watching their home team. This page explains every channel, the blackout issue, and the full 2026 season calendar.
Key Takeaways
- MLB games air on ESPN, Fox, TBS, and 20+ regional sports networks (RSNs)
- MLB.tv enforces local blackouts — IPTV includes all RSNs so blackouts are not an issue
- All 30 teams covered from Opening Day through the World Series in October
- 162 games per team, approximately 2,430 total regular-season games
- MLB Network, Sportsnet (Canada), and all national broadcast channels included
MLB Broadcasting Overview
MLB distributes its broadcast rights across national networks and individual team RSN deals. Understanding which channel carries which game is the biggest challenge for baseball fans.
| Broadcast Type | Day / Time | Network | Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Night Baseball | Sunday 7:00 PM ET | ESPN | Yes |
| Saturday Baseball | Saturday Afternoon | Fox / FS1 | Yes |
| Weeknight Games | Tuesday / Wednesday | TBS | Yes |
| Local Team Games | Daily | RSN (Team-specific) | Yes |
| MLB Tonight / Analysis | Daily | MLB Network | Yes |
| Blue Jays (Canada) | Daily | Sportsnet | Yes |
| Wild Card / ALDS / ALCS | October | TBS / Fox | Yes |
| World Series | Late October | Fox | Yes |
Channels Included
2026 MLB Season Calendar
The MLB season runs from late March through October, with Spring Training beginning in February.
Pitchers and catchers report; Grapefruit and Cactus League games
162-game regular season kicks off across all 30 teams
Midsummer Classic featuring the best players from each league
Final day for teams to make trades; coverage on MLB Network
Active rosters expand to 28 players for the stretch run
Final day of the regular season and playoff picture finalized
Wild Card Series, Division Series, Championship Series
Best-of-7 championship series on Fox
All 30 MLB Teams
Every MLB team's games are available through our channel lineup. Most regular-season games air on the team's regional sports network (RSN), with select games on national channels.
American League
National League
MLB Blackouts Explained
MLB blackout restrictions are the most complex of any North American sport. They prevent fans from streaming their local team through MLB.tv, forcing them to subscribe to expensive cable or RSN packages.
The Problem
- ✕ MLB.tv blacks out your local team's games in your geographic area
- ✕ Some markets are blacked out from 6+ teams (Iowa, Las Vegas, Hawaii)
- ✕ RSN packages on cable cost $85-$130/month for a sports tier
- ✕ Some RSNs are not available on any streaming platform
- ✕ National games on ESPN/Fox black out local RSN feeds
The IPTV Solution
- All RSNs included — watch your local team on their home network
- All national channels (ESPN, Fox, TBS) included simultaneously
- No geographic restrictions on any channel or game
- MLB Network included for studio shows and analysis
- Canadian feeds (Sportsnet) available for Blue Jays coverage
MLB Playoff Format
The MLB postseason expanded to 12 teams in 2022. Understanding the bracket helps you know which channels to watch and when games air.
8 teams (4 per league) — ESPN / ABC
Lower seeds host. Quick elimination format with no off days.
8 teams (4 per league) — Fox / TBS
ALDS on TBS, NLDS on Fox. Top 2 seeds enter here with byes.
4 teams (2 per league) — Fox (NLCS) / TBS (ALCS)
League pennant on the line. Higher seed gets home-field advantage.
2 teams — Fox
The Fall Classic. MLB champion crowned. Games air in primetime on Fox.
Regional Sports Networks (RSNs)
The majority of regular-season MLB games air on regional sports networks specific to each team. Here are the major RSN groups included in our lineup.
Multi-Screen Baseball Setup
With up to 15 MLB games on any given day, our Diamond plan lets you watch up to 4 games simultaneously.
Your Team's RSN — Local Game
Follow your home team on their regional sports network.
ESPN — Sunday Night Baseball
The marquee national game of the week.
MLB Network — MLB Tonight
Whip-around coverage jumping between games with live look-ins.
Another RSN — Fantasy Relevant Game
Track your fantasy players or follow a pennant race.
IPTV vs MLB.tv
| Feature | IPTV US Canada | MLB.tv |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Price | From $49.99/year | $149.99/year |
| Local Team Games | Yes (via RSN) | Blacked out |
| National Games (ESPN, Fox) | Included | Blacked out during broadcast |
| MLB Network | Included | Not included |
| Playoff Games | All included (Fox, TBS) | Not included |
| World Series | Included (Fox) | Not included |
| Other Sports | 20,000+ channels | Baseball only |
| 4K Quality | Yes | 1080p max |
How to Watch MLB
Choose Your Plan
Pick Silver (1 device), Gold (2 devices), or Diamond (4 devices). All plans include every MLB channel and RSN.
Install the App
Download your IPTV app on Fire Stick, Smart TV, Android, iOS, PC, or Mac. Setup takes under 5 minutes.
Find MLB Channels
Open the Sports category and search for ESPN, Fox, TBS, MLB Network, or your team's RSN. All channels organized by category.
Watch Every Game
Tune in to any MLB game in up to 4K Ultra HD. Use the EPG guide to see the daily schedule across all 30 teams.
FAQ
Yes. We carry every channel broadcasting MLB games: ESPN, Fox Sports, TBS, MLB Network, and all regional sports networks (RSNs) covering every team.
Yes. All RSNs are included, so you can watch your local team without blackouts or restrictions. This includes YES Network, NESN, Bally Sports channels, SportsNet LA, and more.
Yes. MLB games broadcast in 4K are available in Ultra HD quality through our service, including select Fox Saturday Baseball and ESPN Sunday Night Baseball games.
Yes. Complete MLB postseason coverage through the World Series on all broadcasting networks including Fox, TBS, ESPN, and MLB Network.
Yes. MLB Network is included in all plans with live games, MLB Tonight, analysis shows, and classic game replays.
Traditional MLB.tv blacks out games in your local market, forcing you to watch on a regional sports network that may require an expensive cable package. With IPTV US Canada, all RSNs and national networks are included, so you never encounter blackout restrictions.
In Canada, Blue Jays games air on Sportsnet. We also carry TSN, Sportsnet One, Sportsnet East, West, Pacific, and 360, plus all US networks (ESPN, Fox, TBS) for out-of-market games.
Each MLB team plays 162 regular-season games from late March through September, resulting in approximately 2,430 total regular-season games. The postseason adds up to 50 more games through the World Series.
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