How to watch MLB 2026: live stream Major League Baseball from anywhere

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The Blue Jays reached the Fall Classic for the first time since '93 last season, only to have their hearts broken by the Dodgers, who are just inevitable behind Shohei Ohtani. Throughout their storied history they'd never gone back-to-back before — only the Yankees and Athletics have ever pulled off an MLB threepeat.

You can watch MLB live streams from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for free.

MLB 2026 live streams: TV schedule, dates

The 2026 Major League Baseball season runs from March 25 to September 27.
• U.K. — BBC iPlayer (FREE select games)
• U.S. — ESPN, TBS, FOX, NBC, FS1, MLB Network (via Sling TV), MLB.tv, Apple TV Plus, ESPN Unlimited, Netflix, Peacock
• Watch anywhere — Try NordVPN 100% risk free

The Dodgers have strengthened with the signings of Kyle Tucker and Edwin Diaz, but four-time MVP Ohtani's elbow surgery, combined with international duty with Samurai Japan at the World Baseball Classic, will be of concern to Dave Roberts.

The Blue Jays may have lost Bo Bichette, but the additions of Dylan Cease and Kazuma Okamoto have lifted the mood around the reigning AL champions. Bichette, incidentally, is now plying his trade for the Mets, who have also signed Luis Robert Jr. and Freddy Peralta. With Juan Soto already at Citi Field, there's real hope that they can end the drought at 40 years.

The Mariners are shaping up nicely after their breakthrough season, which yielded a maiden division title and second playoff appearance since 2001. With MLB All-Star Brendan Donovan in the building, they're looking to make history with a first ever World Series title.

Check out all of the TV and streaming details below to find out how to watch MLB 2026 from anywhere, including free options.

Watch MLB live streams for FREE

You can watch select MLB games free-of-charge on BBC iPlayer in the U.K.. The only catch is that the BBC's coverage is infrequent and irregular.

Away from home? You may not be able to watch the action like you normally would due to regional restrictions. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution — you can use a VPN to watch MLB 2026 for free. We’ll show you how below.

How to watch MLB 2026 from anywhere

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching Major League Baseball on your usual subscription?

You can still tune in live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:

Watch MLB live stream in the U.S.

For the 2026 MLB season, games are being televised nationally on ESPN, TBS, FOX, NBC, FS1 and MLB Network in the U.S.. All out-of-market games are being shown on MLB.TV.

If you've already cut the cord and don't have a cable package, you can get all of those channels through an OTT cable TV alternative.

Sling will give you the most bang for your buck. Sling Blue includes TBS and FS1 plus local network affiliates from FOX, NBC and ABC (availability varies by market). Sling Orange carries ESPN and TBS.

Both plans start at $46/month, but you can combine them for $66/month. You'll get 50% off your first month if you subscribe to Blue or Orange & Blue.

You can add MLB Network via the $11/month Sports Extra add on.

ESPN simulcasts its coverage on ESPN Unlimited, which carries ESPN Select and all ESPN channels, and costs $29.99/month or $299.99/year, but for a limited time you can bundle it with Disney Plus and Hulu for $29.99/month for 12 months.

MLB.tv usually costs $149.99 for the season, but ESPN Unlimited subscribers can get it for $134.99.

NBC simulcasts its games on Peacock, which also has its own exclusive games. You'll need at least a Premium plan to watch live sports, including the NFL and Premier League, starting at $10.99/month or $109.99/year.

TBS simulcasts its games on Max, which starts at $16.99/month for a plan that includes live sports.

Friday Night Baseball double-headers are exclusive to Apple TV Plus, which costs $12.99/month after a 7-day FREE trial.

Netflix is showing the Opening Night game, Home Run Derby and Field of Dreams Game. Plans start at $7.99/month.

Hulu With Live TV, the Fubo Elite with Sports Plus plan and the DirecTV Stream MySports Genre Pack will also get you comprehensive MLB coverage, while YouTube TV carries ESPN, FOX, NBC, FS1 and MLB Network as standard.

How to watch MLB live streams in the U.K.

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TNT Sports has the rights to MLB in the U.K., though select games are occasionally live streamed on BBC iPlayer.

You can get TNT by subscribing to the Discovery Plus Premium plan for £30.99/month. Subscriptions for TNT Sports start at £18/month through Virgin Media or £25/month on Sky TV.

If you're not in the U.K. right now but already subscribe to TNT Sports and Discovery Plus, try using NordVPN to watch Major League Baseball as if you were back at home.

How to watch MLB live streams in Canada

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MLB rights belong to Sportsnet in Canada this season.

You can stream games live on Sportsnet Plus, which costs from CA$29.99/month or CA$249.99/year and provides access to a whole host of other sports. Both Standard and Premium plans let you watch MLB games.

If you live in Canada but aren't at home right now, you can still watch MLB live streams by using a quality VPN like NordVPN to unlock your usual service.

How to watch MLB live streams in Australia

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Aussies will find MLB live streams on ESPN via Foxtel.

Don't have Foxtel and don't want to subscribe? Games are also shown on Kayo Sports, with its affordable, commitment-free plans starting from just AU$30/month, and hosting plenty of NBA, NHL, NFL, cricket, AFL, rugby, F1 and more.

Anybody who hasn't used the service before can choose between a 7-day FREE trial and 1 month for AU$1.

ESPN's MLB coverage is available to live stream via Disney Plus too. A subscription starts at AU$15.99/month or AU$159.99/year.

Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action on your account as if you were back home.

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Aatif is a freelance journalist and copywriter based in the UK. He’s written about technology, sport and politics for a wide range of publications including TechRadar, What Hi-Fi?, The Independent, Trusted Reviews, and Newsweek. These days, he focuses mainly on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: live TV and penny-pinching. When he's not attending a top-flight English soccer match, you can find him perfecting his table tennis skills.

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