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And the 2022 MLB playoffs live streams are in the Fall Classic — which might end tonight. Yes, the World Series live streams are here, and we've already had extra innings baseball.

Game 5 saw Houston keep its 1-run lead, thanks to Jeremy Peña's excellent hitting, as Philly failed to knock in many a baserunner. Framber Valdez looks to close out the Phillies, while Zack Wheeler is Philly's last line of defense.

Our below guide has you completely covered on how to watch every single game, so you don't need to miss an at-bat. We've got the whole MLB post-season schedule, plus our picks on the most affordable way to stream it all online. We've even got tips on when you'll be able to watch games for free.

So, without further ado, here's everything we know about how to watch the MLB live streams. Want a little more international flavor? Check out our guide on how to watch T20 World Cup live streams for the biggest cricket tournament.

FREE MLB Playoffs live streams

How to watch MLB Playoffs live streams for FREE

The MLB Playoffs will be on free-to-watch broadcast TV for the World Series, which is airing on FOX. You can watch these games for free with one of the best TV antennas.

MLB live streams around the world

How to watch MLB Playoffs live streams from anywhere on Earth

If you're away from easy access to FOX, you're not out of luck when it comes to following your team through the playoffs. Live streams are still possible in your current neck of the woods, though — because with a virtual private network, or VPN, you can appear to be surfing the web from your home town (or somewhere that blackouts won't hit), and access the same streaming services you already paid for.

Not sure which VPN is right for you? We've tested many different services and our pick for the best VPN overall is ExpressVPN, which offers superb speeds and excellent customer service.

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We think speed, security and simplicity make ExpressVPN second to none. During our tests, we saw fast connection times, and we're impressed by the service's ability to access more than 3,000 services spread out across 160 locations in 94 countries. There's a 30-day money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied.

How to watch MLB Playoffs live streams in the US

Finding MLB Playoffs live streams online for the World Series is all about one channel: FOX.

Our top pick for how to watch MLB Playoffs games online is with Sling TV's Blue pack. Sure, Orange gets you ESPN, but Blue gets you Fox (provided you have a local affiliate), among others. This is part of why Sling is the best cable TV alternative.

The $70 per month YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV and DirecTV Stream all have the above channels as well, but Sling Orange + Blue is only $55. That affordability ensured its spot on our best streaming service list.

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One of the best options for watching nationally-broadcast MLB action is the Sling TV Blue + Orange package, which costs $55 as getting only one half ($40 per month) will have you losing out on some of the major networks: ESPN, Fox, Fox Sports and TBS. For another $10 per month, you can get the MLB Network tacked on, along with ESPNEWS, NBA TV, the NHL Network, and more. Local FOX and NBC affiliates are included.

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Fubo.TV: One of the best streaming services with FOX, and many channels that have MLB live streams, Fubo is one of the top streaming services overall. Who needs cable? Not Fubo subscribers. It's got a 7-day free trial so you don't need to pay up front.

How to watch MLB Playoffs live streams in the UK

BT Sport is the place to watch MLB playoff games online in the United Kingdom. Don't have BT on your current package? You can get it directly with the £25 Monthly Pass.

And if BT Sport’s monthly prices are still too high for you, remember that MLB.TVis also available in the U.K. It's approximately £50 a month, with zero blackout rules.

How to watch MLB Playoffs live streams in Canada

Looking to watch MLB playoff games in the great white north? Well, Canadian sports fans will find games split across Sportsnet (the home of the since-eliminated Jays) and TSN.

TVA Sports and RDS, depending on your language of choice and region, may also be your source.

You can also get MLB.TV in Canada, though the Blue Jays will be subject to blackouts.

How to watch MLB Playoffs live streams in Australia

As was the case with the regular season, MLB playoff live streams will be on both Kayo Sports and Foxtel. The services in the past have had select MLB games from ESPN.

Kayo offers a 7-day free trial for both its Basic and Premium plans, more than enough time to confirm they're actually showing the games. The Basic package costs $25 per month thereafter.The $35 per month Premium Kayo plan gives you all the same things as the normal plan, but it offers three simultaneous streams. The Basic plan gives you two streams at the same time.

MLB Playoffs live stream schedule and channels

We've got the full schedule for the entire MLB post-season. We will fill in this schedule (and remove completed series) as the games progress.

All times below in Eastern Time

* denotes that games that may not be necessary

World Series: Phillies (2) vs Astros (3)

  • Game 1: Oct. 28: PHI 6, HOU 5
  • Game 2: Oct. 29: PHI 2, HOU 5
  • Game 3: Nov. 1: PHI 7, HOU 0
  • Game 4: Nov. 2: PHI 0, HOU 5
  • Game 5: Nov. 3: HOU 3, PHI 2
  • Game 6: Saturday, Nov. 5: PHI @ HOU (8:03 p.m.) on FOX
  • Game 7*: Sunday, Nov. 6: PHI @ HOU (8:03 p.m.) on FOX

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    How can I watch the World Series online for free? ›

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    Subscribers can stream games at home or on-the-go, in addition to Hulu's collection of baseball movies, shows, and documentaries. Every game of the 119th World Series will air on FOX and FOX Deportes, which you can stream live with Hulu + Live TV.

    Is MLB.TV free with Amazon Prime? ›

    MLB TV is not free to Amazon Prime customers. However, it is a package users can subscribe to with Prime Video Channels. Singe-team packages, a subscription tier that only allows users to stream the out-of-marker games of one team, go for $129.99 via Prime. All-access subscriptions cost $24.99 per month.

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    MLB Sunday Leadoff on Roku. New for 2024, Catch your favorite MLB action live every Sunday morning with MLB Sunday Leadoff on Roku: streaming free on The Roku Channel. The Sunday Leadoff games will be streamed without any local home television territory blackouts. No subscription is needed.

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    Access to the MLB Network live stream is available in the United States via MLB.TV, MLB app and MLBNetwork.com.

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    Free access to the MLB app includes breaking news, scores, and much more. At Bat and MLB.TV subscribers can download the MLB app at no additional cost and can access At Bat or MLB.TV subscription features through the MLB app.

    Can you stream playoffs without cable? ›

    Fubo is a sports-centric streaming service that offers access to playoff games airing on ABC, ESPN and NBA TV. Packages include your local ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox affiliates, ESPN, NBC, the NFL Network and more, so you'll be able to watch more than just the 2024 NBA Playoffs, all without a cable subscription.

    Where can I watch baseball if I don't have cable? ›

    Each MLB team has a local TV affiliate that broadcasts that team's games live on cable. If you don't live in that team's broadcast area, or if you don't have cable, you'll need to stream the games on MLB.TV, which you can purchase as an add-on to your Amazon Prime account or as an add-on to your FuboTV subscription.

    What network is the World Series on? ›

    Per the current broadcast agreement, the World Series will be televised by Fox through 2028.

    Is anyone streaming the World Series? ›

    You can stream the World Series for free if you have a cable subscription or an antenna. You can stream the entire Fall Classic on MLB.tv if you have a cable or satellite television subscription and an MLB.tv subscription. If you have a cable or satellite subscription, you can stream through Fox Sports Go.

    Is World Series free on Fox Sports app? ›

    Is the FOX Sports app free? The app is free to download. But to have access to live games, highlights, shows, news, and more you must have a Pay TV subscription.

    Can I watch the World Series on Amazon? ›

    With your subscription, you can watch MLB.TV through the Prime Video app on more than 650 connected devices connected devices like Fire TV, compatible Smart TVs, tablets, and phones.

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    The TV situation for the World Series is pretty simple: every game in this series will be broadcast on Fox, will start at 8 PM ET, and will have Joe Davis and John Smoltz working as the announcers. Unfortunately, there's no cheap, standalone streaming service for this like Peaco*ck for NBC or Paramount+ for CBS.

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