The Championship Series continues as the MLB Playoffs are heating up with a trip to the 2024 World Series on the line.
Tonight, Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers look to close up shop at Citi Field as they lead 3-1 against the New York Mets in the NLCS. During last night’s Game 4, Mookie Betts and Ohtani put on a show that gave LA a 10-2 win. The Mets will need to respond during tonight’s Game 5 if they want to push the series to six games and keep their World Series hopes alive.
Up 2-1, the New York Yankees won a thrilling Game 4, 7-5, against the Cleveland Guardians. Progressive Field will be home to tonight’s Game 5 as the Guardians look to protect their home field with a win and tie up the series live on Max.
Baseball fans won’t want to miss today’s doubleheader during the high stakes of the ALCS and NLCS. If you want to stream tonight’s games, this is how to watch the MLB Playoffs without cable.
When to Watch
Friday, October 18
- Dodgers vs. Mets (Game 5) | 5:08 PM ET | FS1 (Stream on DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV)
- Yankees vs. Guardians (Game 4) | 8:08 PM ET | Max, TBS/truTV (Stream on DIRECTV STREAM, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV)
How to Watch 2024 MLB Playoff Games Live Without Cable TV
Fox Sports and TNT Sports will be home to all of the coverage during the MLB Playoffs. You can find live games on the Fox Sports app and website, and with a subscription to DIRECTV STREAM, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV, you can stream live games on FOX, FS1, and TBS with Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, and many other compatible devices. Fubo carries live games on FOX and FS1, however, you can stream the TBS broadcasts with a subscription to Max.
Live MLB postseason games on FOX can be viewed for free by using an antenna and AntennaWeb is a great tool to find out which FOX affiliates are in your area.
Find out more about each streaming service, below.
Watch the MLB Playoffs Live on DIRECTV STREAM
Watch live games during the 2024 MLB Playoffs with DIRECTV STREAM. The Entertainment package includes FOX, FS1, TBS, and over 90 channels, so viewers can watch baseball and more for only $79.99 per month. There are no contracts, no hidden fees, and a subscription includes unlimited cloud DVR storage.
New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial before subscribing.
Watch MLB Playoff Games Live on Sling TV
One of the most affordable ways to watch live MLB games on Fox, FS1, and TBS is with the Sling Blue plan. At the low price of $40 per month, subscribers can watch baseball live and 41 channels with 50 hours of DVR storage to record the biggest moments of the year.
For a limited time, new subscribers can save 50% on their first month of Sling.
Watch MLB Playoff Games Live on Fubo
Catch live MLB postseason games and over 100 sporting events with the Pro plan from Fubo. The plan includes Fox, and FS1, so you can stream some of the biggest games, and over 190 channels for only $79.99 per month. Relive your favorite moments during the season and rewatch your favorite shows with unlimited hours of Cloud DVR space.
New subscribers can try Fubo for free and get $30 off the first month.
Watch MLB Playoff Games Live on Hulu + Live TV
MLB Playoff games are available to watch live on Fox, FS1, TBS, and over 95 channels are available on Hulu + Live TV for $82.99 per month. The service offers unlimited access to the Hulu library, Disney+, and live sports on ESPN+ for no additional charge. Record your favorite shows and sporting events for up to 9 months with unlimited DVR storage.
New subscribers can get Hulu + Live TV for only $59.99 per month for the first three months.
Watch MLB Playoff Games Live on YouTube TV
Stream over 100 channels, including live MLB Playoff games on TBS, FS1, and Fox with YouTube TV for only $72.99 per month. The service includes unlimited DVR and the ability to share 6 accounts per household.