DIRECTV has the most live MLB® games across any TV or streaming plan – and when streaming subscribers add MLB.TV, they unlock a premium Major League Baseball® experience built for fans who don’t want to miss a pitch. Beginning in March, MLB.TV will be available to stream with DIRECTV, giving subscribers access to live out-of-market games to extensive coverage all season long. Here’s what’s included, how to order and what to expect.
What is MLB.TV®?
MLB.TV brings your team home no matter where your home plate is, allowing users to stream up to 90 live out-of-market games a week.*
What’s included with MLB.TV
When you get MLB.TV through DIRECTV, your features include:
- Live Game Access: Stream out-of-market regular-season games live.
- Device Compatibility: Available to stream on your Gemini device and other connected devices, including smartphones, tablets, smart TVs and gaming consoles.
- Additional Content: Access to MLB Network, select Minor League Baseball games and on-demand archives.
Note: Blackout restrictions & other conditions apply*
What channel is MLB.TV on DIRECTV?
MLB.TV is on Ch. 1250-1279.
Subscribe and tune in, or catch the free preview March 26-April 2!
How to order MLB.TV
For those who aren’t DIRECTV customers yet, choose from one of the three packages tailored to sports fans, and add MLB.TV at the same time! Existing DIRECTV subscribers can add MLB.TV in several ways:
Add MLB.TV Via Text Message
Using the telephone number listed on your DIRECTV account, text MLB to 223322. Follow the prompts to confirm your selection.
Add MLB.TV over the phone
To add MLB.TVover the phone, simply call 1.800.GET.SPORTS and an agent will add it to your account.
Add MLB.TV online
Login to your account page on DIRECTV and add MLB.TVfrom there.
Does MLB.TV have blackouts?
As with any sports programming, there are always some blackouts depending on regions, networks and more. Read this informative article to learn more about blackouts and why they happen.
*Includes live, out-of-market, regular-season games only. Blackout restrictions & other conditions apply. Out-of-market game availability is based on billing zip code. Subscription renews monthly during current regular season and automatically renews each season at the then-prevailing rate (currently $29.99/mo. during the MLB regular season for up to 6 months) unless canceled or you opt-out of auto-renewal. Cancel anytime online at directv.com or by calling 800.531.5000. No refunds or credits for any partial-month periods or unwatched content. If you cancel MLB.TV, you can continue to access it through any remaining monthly period. For residential use only. Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball. Visit MLB.com.
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