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Independence Day brings a full slate of MLB action. And with the 2024 season officially past the midway point, the competition is heating up.
The Mets and Nationals begin the day at 11:05 a.m. ET, as the two NL East foes conclude their four-game set in Washington, D.C. Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks is the last scheduled game of the day, with first pitch between the NL West rivals set for 9:10 p.m. ET.
MLB Network is also slated to air games all day, with specific matchups determined based on your region.
Here is everything that you need to know in order to watch baseball on July 4th, including TV channel and live stream information.
MLB schedule today: July 4th baseball games
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Mets at Nationals | 11:05 a.m. | SNY, MASN, MLB Network, Fubo |
| Cardinals at Pirates | 12:35 p.m. | Bally Sports Midwest, SportsNet Pittsburgh, Fubo |
| Reds at Yankees | 1:05 p.m. | Bally Sports Ohio, YES, Fubo |
| Astros at Blue Jays | 1:07 p.m. | SCHN, Sportsnet, MLB Network, Fubo |
| White Sox at Guardians | 1:10 p.m. | NBC Sports Chicago, Bally Sports Great Lakes, Fubo |
| Red Sox at Marlins | 1:10 p.m. | NESN, Bally Sports Florida, Fubo |
| Tigers at Twins | 1:10 p.m. | Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports North, Fubo |
| Phillies at Cubs | 2:20 p.m. | NBC Sports Philadelphia, Marquee, MLB Network, Fubo |
| Padres at Rangers | 2:35 p.m. | Padres TV, Bally Sports Southwest, Fubo |
| Angels at Athletics | 4:07 p.m. | Bally Sports West, NBC Sports California, Fubo |
| Orioles at Mariners | 4:10 p.m. | MASN2, Root Sports Northwest, Fubo |
| Giants at Braves | 7:20 p.m. | NBC Sports Bay Area, Bally Sports South, MLB Network, Fubo |
| Rays at Royals | 8:10 p.m. | Bally Sports Sun, Bally Sports Kansas City, Fubo |
| Brewers at Rockies | 8:10 p.m. | Bally Sports Wisconsin, Rockies TV, MLB Network, Fubo |
| Diamondbacks at Dodgers | 9:10 p.m. | Diamondbacks TV, SportsNet LA, Fubo |
How to watch MLB games on July 4th
While the majority of games will be televised on a regional sports network, MLB Network will carry games throughout the day. The specific matchups shown in each region are subject to local blackout restrictions.
The first afternoon slot begins with either Mets vs. Nationals at 11:05 a.m. ET or Astros vs. Blue Jays at 1:07 p.m., followed by the second slot of Phillies vs. Cubs at 2:20 p.m.
The nightcap begins with Giants vs. Braves at 7:20 p.m. or Brewers vs. Rockies at 8:10 p.m.
MLB live streams for July 4th
- Live stream: Fubo
For fans hoping to stream nationally televised games and most RSN broadcasts, Fubo is a great option. Fubo offers a free trial, allowing you to try before you buy.
MLB games on radio today
- Listen live: SiriusXM
Every July 4th MLB game will be broadcast on SiriusXM. Channels for each game are listed below.
| Game | Time (ET) | Radio Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Mets at Nationals | 11:05 a.m. | SiriusXM 175 |
| Cardinals at Pirates | 12:35 p.m. | SiriusXM 176 |
| Reds at Yankees | 1:05 p.m. | SiriusXM 177 |
| Astros at Blue Jays | 1:07 p.m. | SiriusXM 178 |
| White Sox at Guardians | 1:10 p.m. | SiriusXM 179 |
| Red Sox at Marlins | 1:10 p.m. | SiriusXM 89 |
| Tigers at Twins | 2:10 p.m. | SiriusXM 181 |
| Phillies at Cubs | 2:20 p.m. | SiriusXM 180, 183 |
| Padres at Rangers | 2:35 p.m. | SiriusXM 182 |
| Angels at Athletics | 4:07 p.m. | SiriusXM 184 |
| Orioles at Mariners | 4:10 p.m. | SiriusXM 89 |
| Giants at Braves | 7:20 p.m. | SiriusXM 89, 183 |
| Rays at Royals | 8:10 p.m. | SiriusXM 186 |
| Brewers at Rockies | 8:10 p.m. | SiriusXM 185 |
| Diamondbacks at Dodgers | 9:10 p.m. | SiriusXM 187 |
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