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Major League Baseball’s Playoffs are officially here, starting with the Wild Card Series on Tuesday, Oct. 1.
Now that the regular season is concluded, eight teams will fight for four spots in the Division Series. This week, eyes are on the Detroit Tigers as the team takes on the Houston Astros and the Kansas City Royals play the Baltimore Orioles in the American League. In the National League, the New York Mets are up against the Milwaukee Brewers and the Atlanta Braves play the San Diego Padres. All series are best-of-3 format.
So, how can you catch the MLB Wild Card Series? The games will be broadcast across ABC, ESPN and ESPN2. However, there are plenty of ways to watch the MLB live online through streamers, such as DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, Fubo TV, Hulu + Live TV and more.
Below, check out the full MLB Playoffs 2024 schedule and the best ways to stream the games online.
The best way to watch the MLB Playoffs 2024 season is on DirecTV Stream, which in addition to a 5-day free trial is also currently offering $10 off all their packages. The Entertainment Package includes more than 90 channels, including ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 for streaming the MLB Wild Card Series. However, true sports fanatics will want to go with the Choice Package, their most popular offering, which boasts more than 125 channels, including the MLB, NBA and college sports networks.
You can also stream the MLB post-season on Sling TV, which offers ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 through their Sling Blue subscription ($20/Month for the first month) or their Sling Orange + Blue subscription ($35/Month for the first month). This means that you can also add on Sports Extra for as low as $11/Month, granting access to MLB Network, NFL Redzone and the Big Ten Network.
Please note: Pricing and channel availability vary depending on local TV market.
Starting at $76.99/Month, Hulu + Live TV is one of the best streaming bundles because with more than 95 live channels, which includes ABC, ESPN and ESPN2, Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+. You can also record Live TV with unlimited storage and can stream on multiple devices at home or on the go. The service even comes with a 3-day free trial, so you can watch a few games for free.
Fubo is the most comprehensive option for streaming live TV, providing access to every major cable channel including ABC, ESPN and ESPN. Their starter package, at $49.99/Month with the streamer’s current deals, includes more than 195 channels, a Cloud DVR with unlimited storage space and a family share option that allows you to access Fubo on three screens at once.
ESPN+ is one of the best choices for die-hard sports fans as it offers specialized coverage, in-depth analysis and exclusive commentary. However, it’s important to note that live games aren’t available to stream on the platform in every market. If you’re just looking to stream sports, you can pay $10.99/Month for their coverage.
However, the best deal is through the Disney Trio which gets you ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ for only $14.99/month. Also available on ESPN+ is their award-winning “30 for 30” sports documentaries and exclusive UFC events.
MLB Wild Card Series 2024 Schedule:
Tuesday, Oct. 1:
- Game 1: Detroit Tigers at Houston Astros, 2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT — ABC
- Game 1: Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles, 4:20 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT — ESPN2
- Game 1: New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers, 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT — ESPN
- Game 1: Atlanta Braves at San Diego Padres, 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT — ESPN
Wednesday, Oct. 2:
- Game 2: Detroit Tigers at Houston Astros, 2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT — ABC
- Game 2: Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles, 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT — ESPN
- Game 2: New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers, 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT — ESPN
- Game 2: Atlanta Braves at San Diego Padres, 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT — ESPN2
Thursday, Oct. 3:
- Game 3 (if necessary): Detroit Tigers at Houston Astros, 2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT — ABC
- Game 3 (if necessary): Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles, 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT — ESPN
- Game 3 (if necessary): New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers, 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT — ESPN
- Game 3 (if necessary): Atlanta Braves at San Diego Padres, 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT — ESPN2
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