2026 MLB Season: Where to Watch Opening Weekend Games Online for Free

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Keep reading for more ways to stream games from anywhere. A subscription to DirecTV — which comes with NBC, USA Network, CNBC, MS Now, Bravo, NBC Sports and other NBCUniversal Networks — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $84.99 for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterward) for signature packages. The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now.

You can watch local networks such as ABC, CBS, FOX and PBS, while you can watch many cable networks, including FS1, Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, MTV, Paramount Network, Cartoon Network, VH1, Fuse, CNN,...