The MLB postseason is here, and that means fans will have to find their preferred methods for watching all the games.
Part of the MLB playoff process is deciding which games to prioritize and how to watch them all. There will be several days during which four different games will be played, starting right away with the wild-card rounds, where all the matchups will be played out in staggered starts over the three-day span.
Many sports fans have long since cut the cord on cable, instead turning to streaming options to watch live sports. But which ones are the best to watch 2023 MLB postseason games? There are plenty of potential answers for fans.
MORE: Watch select MLB playoff games live with Fubo (free trial)
Here's all the information you need to live stream MLB playoff games in 2023.
How to watch MLB playoff games free without cable
There will be several options for baseball fans to catch MLB postseason action. There are streaming services like Fubo, Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV and AT&T TV Now that carry most, if not all, the channels that playoff games will be on.
Baseball fans that have cable subscriptions can also watch all the playoff games with their cable log-ins online or with the channel's respective app.
| Streaming option | Cable subscription needed? | Free? | Cost | Free trial? |
| Fubo | No | No | $74.99/month | Yes |
| Sling TV | No | No | $55/month | No |
| YouTube TV | No | No | $64.99/month | Yes |
| Hulu Plus Live TV | No | No | $69.99/month | Yes |
| DIRECTV STREAM | No | No | $75/month | Yes |
| Fox Sports Live | Yes | Yes | -- | -- |
| ESPN.com/ESPN app | Yes | Yes | -- | -- |
| TBS.com/TBS app | Yes | Yes | -- | -- |
Can I watch MLB games on YouTube TV?
Yes. There will be access to all the MLB playoff games during the postseason, with YouTube TV providing ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, Fox and TBS.
Can I watch MLB games on Hulu?
Yes. Hulu Plus Live TV has ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, Fox and TBS, which will cover all the MLB playoff games.
Can I watch MLB games on Sling TV?
Yes. Subscribers to Sling TV's Orange + Blue get access to ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, Fox and TBS, which will cover all the MLB playoff games.
Can I watch MLB games on DIRECTV STREAM?
Yes. DIRECTV STREAM carries all MLB postseason games, with packages that include the ESPN and Fox families of networks, as well as TBS.
Can I watch MLB games on Fubo?
Yes. Baseball fans can watch all the wild-card games, all the American League games and the World Series with Fubo. Fubo does not include TBS, which will carry the National League playoff games.
How to live stream MLB games in Canada
Sportsnet+ will have coverage of all MLB playoff games, which will be carried by Sportsnet in Canada.
