MLB.TV Subscription Plans and Pricing
MLB.TV offers two main tiers: Premium and Basic. The Premium plan allows access to out-of-market games on mobile, tablet, and connected devices with no local blackout restrictions for most teams. The Basic plan provides out-of-market game access but applies local blackout rules, meaning live games for your home team are blocked if they are broadcast on a local TV partner. Prices vary by platform and region, with annual plans typically costing less than monthly plans. MLB.TV pricing is set directly by Major League Baseball and is available at https://www.mlb.com/mlb-tv.
Bundling options exist through MLB.TV and partner services such as Apple TV+, where a combined MLB.TV and Apple TV+ subscription can reduce the effective cost for users who already want the streaming service. Single-team packages are also available for fans who only want to follow one franchise, providing a lower-cost alternative to the full league-wide plan. These packages are sold through the MLB.TV website and authorized resellers, with payment plans and seasonal promotions occasionally offered during the offseason.
Blackout Rules and Regional Sports Networks
How Blackouts Work on MLB.TV
Blackout rules are enforced based on the viewer's IP address or cable provider authentication. If a game is being broadcast by a local regional sports network or a national partner such as ESPN, FOX, or TBS, MLB.TV blocks live streaming of that game in the affected market. Postseason games are generally available nationally on MLB.TV, subject to league-wide blackout policies for local broadcast partners. These rules are part of MLB's agreements with cable and satellite distributors, as described in league media rights overviews at https://www.mlb.com/official-information/media-relations.
Regional Sports Network Dependencies
Regional sports networks such as Bally Sports, NESN, and YES Network hold local broadcast rights for many MLB teams. When a team's games are carried by one of these networks, MLB.TV applies a blackout for that team's market during the regular season. The blackout status can change if a team's local TV deal is restructured or if a national window is assigned to the game. MLB updates blackout maps and team-specific restrictions annually, and fans can check their team's current status on the MLB.TV help page at https://support.mlb.com.
MLB.TV Streaming Features and Device Compatibility
Supported Devices and Platforms
MLB.TV streams on a wide range of devices, including iOS and Android phones and tablets, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Xbox, PlayStation, and web browsers. The service supports multiple simultaneous streams depending on the plan, with Premium allowing more concurrent devices than Basic. Offline viewing is available on mobile devices for downloaded games, subject to league and blackout restrictions. System requirements and the latest supported device list are published at https://www.mlb.com/mlb-tv/help.
Game Coverage and Archive Access
MLB.TV provides live audio and video for out-of-market regular-season games, with full-game archives available for replay after the game ends. In-market fans can use MLB.TV Audio to listen to live play-by-play when video is blacked out. The service also includes condensed games and highlight packages for fans who want to review key moments without watching the full nine-inning broadcast. Coverage details, including blackout exceptions and archive availability, are updated each season on the official MLB.TV page at https://www.mlb.com/mlb-tv.