How to Watch MLB Network Live Without Cable 2023 - Top 4 Options

There are many ways to watch MLB Network without cable, including Sling, YouTube TV, Fubo TV, or DirecTV Stream.

But our team's pick for most people to watch MLB Network, is Sling. Here's why:

• Sling is available at the lowest monthly price point: $40.
• Big families (or roommates or friends) can watch Sling without stress, as they offer up to 4 simultaneous streams.
• Sling is available in every region of the United States. (Viewers outside the US can try to access Sling with a VPN, like ExpressVPN — or one of our other top VPNs.)

If, for whatever reason, watching MLB Network on Sling doesn't work for you, we've also rounded up 3 more options — and we even divided them up into the best picks for people who also watch lots of sports, news, reality TV, and more. Let's get into the best options for everyone.

Our top 4 picks for streaming MLB Network without cable

Top pick: Stream MLB Network on Sling

If you're looking for the best way to stream MLB Network, Sling is our team's top pick. Using our streaming recommendation system, the Flixed team has determined that Sling is the best way for most people to watch what's live on MLB Network because it offers the ideal combination of price, channels, and features.

Sling is available starting at $40 per month for 30 channels, including Bloomberg, BBC America, and Cheddar Business. Learn more about Sling plans and pricing.

Other channels on Sling include: Longhorn Network, Cable News Network, HLN, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Turner Classic Movies, TV Land, A&E, AMC, BET, Bravo, Comedy Central, E! Entertainment Television, ESPNU, INSP, Science, FYI, MTV2: Music Television, BBC America, beIN Sports, CMT, and more.

Devices supported by Sling include: web browsers, Android, iOS, Amazon Fire, Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, LG/Samsung Smart TVs, and Xbox One.

Our Sling review also includes more about why our team loves Sling.

Budget pick: Stream MLB Network on YouTube TV

If you're on a budget, YouTube TV is the best choice for watching MLB Network without cable. Of all the streamers we review, YouTube TV is available at the lowest monthly price point: $72.99. Our YouTube TV plans and pricing article breaks down all of the YouTube TV plans.

Youtube TV is next cheapest option and is well worth the price tag with all that it has to offer. Coming with over a hundred channels, unlimited DVR space, and a whole bunch of other great features, you won’t regret splurging just a little on Youtube TV.

Other channels on YouTube TV include: Cable News Network, HLN, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Turner Classic Movies, TV Land, AMC, BET, Bravo, Comedy Central, E! Entertainment Television, ESPNU, Freeform, FX, MTV2: Music Television, Animal Planet, BBC America, beIN Sports, CMT, CNBC, Disney Junior, and more.

Take a look at what's live on YouTube TV right now.

Devices supported by YouTube TV include: web browsers, Android, iOS, Amazon Fire, Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, LG/Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox One, and Playstation 4.

Our team shares even more comprehensive analysis of YouTube TV in our YouTube TV review. For the true budget streamer, we've also compiled a list of our favorite free streaming services.

Sports fan pick: Stream MLB Network on Fubo TV

Most sports fans already know and love Fubo TV. If you're trying to watch MLB Network without cable and you also watch a lot of sports, Fubo TV is probably the best pick for you.

With its focus on sports content, fuboTV is a haven for any sports lovers out there. Despite its lack of ESPN, the service offers almost every league, including NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and more. With upwards of a thousand hours of DVR space and multiple simultaneous streams available, you’ll never miss a game. At its cheapest plan, fuboTV offers 140+ channels to choose from, so you’ll have access to more than just sports as well.

Fubo TV plans start at $74.99. Our Fubo TV plans and pricing article breaks down all of the Fubo TV plans.

Other channels on Fubo TV include: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, TV Land, BET, Bravo, Comedy Central, Discovery Family Channel, E! Entertainment Television, ESPNU, Freeform, FX, INSP, Science, MTV2: Music Television, Animal Planet, BBC America, beIN Sports, CMT, CNBC, Disney Junior, Discovery Life Channel, and more.

Some sports might be live on Fubo TV right now.

Devices supported by Fubo TV include: web browsers, Android, iOS, Amazon Fire, Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, LG/Samsung Smart TVs, and Xbox One.

Fubo TV isn't only great for sports fans, though. Our team took Fubo TV for a test drive and put all of our thoughts together in our Fubo TV review.

Plus, we've compiled a list of the best overall streaming services for sports fans.

News fan pick: Stream MLB Network on DirecTV Stream

If you're someone who watches a lot of news, you probably want to subscribe to a streamer with access to the most popular news channels. No reason to subscribe to a different streaming service just to get access to MLB Network. Our top pick for most news fans to get access to MLB Network is DirecTV Stream. Plenty of news shows are airing live now on DirecTV Stream.

DirecTV Stream offers a great range of news channels, including C-SPAN, CNBC, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, as well as local and regional networks based on your location.

DirecTV Stream plans start at $74.99. Our DirecTV Stream plans and pricing article breaks down all of the DirecTV Stream plans.

Other channels on DirecTV Stream include: Cable News Network, HLN, Turner Classic Movies, TV Land, A&E, AMC, BET, Bravo, Comedy Central, Discovery Family Channel, E! Entertainment Television, ESPNU, Freeform, FX, Science, FYI, MTV2: Music Television, Animal Planet, BBC America, CMT, and more.

Devices supported by DirecTV Stream include: web browsers, Android, iOS, Amazon Fire, Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, LG/Samsung Smart TVs, and Xbox One.

We've written even more about why we like DirecTV Stream, but another great option for streaming local news is an OTA antenna. News fans often use antennas for streaming live TV like news shows for free, without cable.

All the streaming services where MLB Network is or isn't available

The choices for watching MLB Network aren't limited to our top picks. Here's where you can and can't watch MLB Network without cable.

Watching MLB Network on top devices

No matter what device you have at home, it's probably possible to watch MLB Network on it — yes, even without cable. Read on to learn which streamers support both your device and MLB Network live streams.

How to watch MLB Network on Roku devices

It's definitely possible to watch MLB Network on your Roku device, be it a streaming stick or actual Roku TV. Subscribe to Sling, YouTube TV, Fubo TV, or DirecTV Stream to get MLB Network on Roku.

How to watch MLB Network on an Android smart TV

Have a Samsung smart TV or another type of Android TV? These are some of the easiest to use to get MLB Network access without cable. Just subscribe to Sling, YouTube TV, Fubo TV, or DirecTV Stream to get MLB Network on your Android smart TV.

How to watch MLB Network on an Amazon Fire TV

Whether you have a Fire TV Stick or a Cube or another device, you can get access to MLB Network. Alexa, sign up for to Sling, YouTube TV, Fubo TV, or DirecTV Stream to get MLB Network on Amazon devices.

How to stream MLB Network on iOS

Have an iPhone? An iPad? Not every app is available on Apple's App Store, but depending on the streaming service you. have, you can watch MLB Network on an iOS device with ease. Subscribe to Sling, YouTube TV, Fubo TV, or DirecTV Stream to get MLB Network on your iOS device.

How to watch MLB Network on Android phones

You can watch MLB Network on your Pixel or Samsung or Nokia or whatever type of Android you have! Just subscribe to Sling, YouTube TV, Fubo TV, or DirecTV Stream to get MLB Network on Android phones.

The bottom line: you have 4 great options for watching without cable

We found 4 great options for watching without cable. While our top pick is Sling, there are 3 other ways to watch live programming, including YouTube TV or Fubo TV. The cheapest option is Sling.

Check out what's airing right now in our TV Guide. Then, read up on the business of streaming in the Stream Report and the most popular streaming content in The Popcorner.

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