How to Watch the 2024 MLB Playoffs Without Cable

· Rolling Stone

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission.

The 2024 MLB postseason is in full swing. Just four teams remain as we enter the championship series: In the American League, it’s the New York Yankees vs. the Cleaveland Guardians. In the National League, the New York Mets face the Los Angeles Dodgers.

At a Glance: How to Watch MLB Playoffs Online

get free trial at directv stream

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

The remaining MLB playoff games will be broadcast on FOX, FS1, and TBS/TruTV (Mets vs. Dodgers on Fox and FS1; Yankees vs. Guardians on TBS/True TV). 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

get free trial

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

get free trial

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

get free trial

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

sign up now

A more affordable live TV streaming service you can use to watch the MLB playoffs is Sling. Their Orange + Blue package includes Fox, 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.

get free trial at directv stream

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.

League Championship Series Schedule

Sunday, Oct. 13
Dodgers 9, Mets 0

Monday, Oct. 14
Mets 7, Dodgers 3
Guardians at Yankees (Game 1), 7:38 p.m. on TBS, truTV, Max

Tuesday, Oct. 15
Guardians at Yankees (Game 2), 7:38 p.m. on TBS, truTV, Max

Wednesday, Oct. 16
Dodgers at Mets (Game 3), 8:08 p.m. on FS1

Thursday, Oct. 17
Yankees at Guardians (Game 3), 5:08 p.m. on TBS, truTV, Max
Dodgers at Mets (Game 4), 8:08 p.m. on FS1

Friday, Oct. 18
Dodgers at Mets (Game 5), 5:08 p.m. on FS1
Yankees at Guardians (Game 4), 8:08 p.m. on TBS, truTV, Max

Saturday, Oct. 19
*Yankees at Guardians (Game 5), 8:08 p.m. on TBS, truTV, Max

Sunday, Oct. 20
*Mets at Dodgers (Game 6), 8:08 p.m. on FS1

Monday, Oct. 21
*Guardians at Yankees (Game 6), 5:08 p.m. on TBS, truTV, Max
*Mets at Dodgers (Game 7), 8:08 p.m. on Fox/FS1

Tuesday, Oct. 22
*Guardians at Yankees (Game 7), 7:38 p.m. on TBS, truTV, Max

World Series Schedule

Oct. 22/25 – Nov. 2 (if necessary)