You can watch the San Francisco Giants live online without cable with one of these streaming services: fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV or AT&T TV Now. In this article, we’ll help you decide which option is best for you. Let’s get started!
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Watch the San Francisco Giants with fuboTV
Because fuboTV has managed to sign deals with most local FOX broadcast stations, there’s a strong possibility that you may be able to watch all the San Francisco Giants games that air on FOX without having to rely on a TV antenna. You’ll miss out when games air on ESPN, ESPN2 or the MLB Network, though. fuboTV credentials unlock the NBC Sports Bay Area app.
fuboTV Pricing and Packages
fubo Standard is fuboTV’s cheapest subscription plan. The other plans have upgraded features and more channels.
Learn more about fuboTV’s subscription plans here.
| Standard 7-day free trial $54.99/ month | 92 channels 2 simultaneous streams 30 hours of DVR space SHOWTIME Sports Plus add-on | SIGN UP |
| Family 7-day free trial $59.99+/ month | 92 channels 3 simultaneous streams 500 hours of DVR space SHOWTIME Sports Plus add-on | SIGN UP |
| Entertainment 7-day free trial $69.99/ month | 92 channels 2 simultaneous streams 500 hours of DVR space SHOWTIME Sports Plus add-on | SIGN UP |
| Ultra 7-day free trial $84.99/ month | 113 channels 3 simultaneous streams 500 hours of DVR space SHOWTIME included Sports Plus add-on | SIGN UP |
fuboTV Channels
As mentioned earlier, fuboTV is handicapped by the fact that it has been unable to reach a deal to stream any of the ESPN channels. Instead of ESPN, you get fubo Sports Network. Its sports news and talk shows are similar to what you get with ESPN. A free stream of the channel is available at fubosportsnetwork.com and all fuboTV subscribers can access it through the fuboTV interface. MLB Network is also not available.
You can see a full channel list here.
fuboTV Supported Devices
fuboTV has above average app support. The service has apps for Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, iOS/Android and many other popular TV devices.
You can learn more about fuboTV’s supported devices here.
fuboTV Simultaneous Streams
The default simultaneous stream limit is two devices, but you can upgrade to three streams by purchasing a feature upgrade or by getting fubo Family or fubo Ultra.
You can learn more about fuboTV simultaneous streams here.
fuboTV DVR
Without another paid upgrade, fuboTV’s cloud DVR will hold 30 hours of programming. With the upgrade, you can record 500 hours of TV. It’s called Cloud DVR Plus and it costs extra if you have fubo Standard. Another way to get Cloud DVR Plus is to upgrade to fubo Family, fubo Entertainment or fubo Ultra.
You can learn more about the fuboTV DVR here.
fuboTV On-Demand Library
fuboTV’s 72-hour rewind feature lets you catch up with recently aired shows. There are a few movies in the on-demand catalog as well.
Click here to learn more about fuboTV’s on-demand library.
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Watch the San Francisco Giants on Hulu with Live TV
Hulu with Live TV is cheaper than fuboTV and offers a more channels that carries San Francisco Giants games. Prices have increased lately, though, and you’ll pay more if you want to get feature upgrades. All subscribers get ESPN, ESPN2, Fox, FS1 and TBS. MLB Network is not on the menu, but you can unlock the NBC Sports Bay Area app with your Hulu login and password.
Hulu with Live TV Pricing and Packages
Hulu’s main subscription plan comes with over 60 channels. The base cost has increased several times since its debut.
| Hulu + Live TV 7-Day Free Trial $54.99/ month | 67 Channels 2 simultaneous streams ESPN and Disney | SIGN UP |
For more information about Hulu with Live TV’s plans, click here.
Hulu with Live TV Channels
Hulu with Live TV doesn’t have quite as many channels as some live TV services. With that being said, it does carry most of the channels that air MLB games. All subscribers get ESPN, ESPN2, Fox, FS1 and TBS, plus they can unlock the NBC Sports Bay Area app with their fuboTV credentials. The only channel you won’t get when you join is MLB Network.
Click here to see the full list of Hulu with Live TV channels.
Hulu with Live TV Supported Devices
Hulu with Live TV has above average support for TV devices. There are no significant holes in its app lineup.
- Living room devices: Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast and Roku.
- Smart TVs and Blu-ray players: Certain Samsung and LG televisions as well as some devices based on Amazon Fire TV or Roku.
- Mobile devices and tablets: Android and iOS.
- Game consoles: Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox 360.
- Desktop browsers: Most browsers.
Click here to learn more about devices that work with Hulu with Live TV.
Hulu with Live TV DVR
If you don’t like watching ads, Hulu with Live TV’s DVR upgrade might be worth the price. Without it, you’ll have to sit through commercials when you watch recorded content.
Click here to learn more about Hulu with Live TV’s DVR.
Hulu with Live TV On-Demand Library
Hulu with Live TV’s high quality originals and large on-demand content library are some of the service’s main draws.
Learn more about Hulu with Live TV’s on-demand library here.
Watch the San Francisco Giants with Sling TV
Sling TV’s Orange plan has most of the channels you need (TBS, ESPN and ESPN2) to watch Giants baseball games– and your Sling TV credentials will give you the ability to unlock the NBC Bay Area TV app, as well. However, if you want FS1, you’ll have to purchase Sling Blue. You may also be able to get FOX if Sling TV has made a deal with your local FOX affiliate, so be sure to check the Sling TV website to find out for sure before you sign up. The only Giants games you’ll miss are those on the MLB Network.
Sling TV Pricing and Packages
If you just want TBS, ESPN and ESPN2, you can get all three for a comparatively low monthly fee by purchasing the Sling Orange base plan. You’ll need the other base plan as well to get FS1. You can get a discount if you get both base plans.
* You get 1 stream for Sling Orange channels and up to 3 simultaneous streams for Sling Blue channels.
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To learn more about Sling TV pricing, check here.
Sling TV Channels
Sling TV carries all the channels that air San Francisco Giants games except the MLB Network.
To learn more about Sling TV channels, check here.
Sling TV Supported Devices
Sling TV has great device support:
- TV streaming media players: Apple TV (4th gen and up), Amazon Fire TV (all versions), Chromecast, Roku (LT and up), AirTV.
- Smart TVs: LG TV (Web OS 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0, as well as select 2016-2018 models), Samsung TV (2016 through 2018 models), Android TV (4.4 and up), Roku TV, Mi TV.
- Mobile devices and tablets: Android (4.4 and up), Â iOS (11 and up), Amazon Fire (tablets).
- Game consoles: Xbox One.
- Desktop browsers: Chrome is recommended for use with Mac and Windows.
Check here for more info on Sling TV’s supported devices.
Sling TV Simultaneous Streams
With Sling Blue, you get three simultaneous streams. However, Sling Orange channels can only be streamed to one device at a time. That restrictive policy doesn’t change, even if you get both Sling Orange and Sling Blue. Â
To learn more about Sling TV’s simultaneous streams, click here.
Sling TV DVR
In the past, Sling TV’s shoddy DVR was one of its major setbacks, but a recent upgrade brought it up to par with other streaming services. The streaming service recently removed the restriction that stopped its subscribers from recording ESPN and other Sling Orange channels and gave all subscribers 10 hours of free recording time.
To learn more about Sling TV’s DVR, check here.
Sling TV On-Demand Library
Sling TV does have an on-demand content library, but it’s somewhat limited compared to some streaming services.
Click here to learn more about Sling TV’s on-demand library.
Watch the San Francisco Giants with AT&T TV NOW
Since AT&T TV NOW has TBS, ESPN, ESPN2, MLB Network and FS1, it could be your best option if you want to watch as many San Francisco Giants games as you possibly can. The fact that AT&T TV NOW carries most local FOX affiliates is another bonus for people without TV antennas. Moreover, AT&T TV NOW credentials unlock the NBC Sports Bay Area app.
AT&T TV NOW Pricing and Packages
AT&T’s Choice plan has all the channels that carry San Francisco Giants games. However, it’s pricey compared to competing streaming services.
To learn more about AT&T TV NOW’s pricing and packages, click here.
| Plus 7-day free trial $50.00/ month | 45+ channels 2 simultaneous streams 20 hours of DVR space HBO | SIGN UP |
| Max 7-day free trial $70.00/ month | 60+ channels 2 simultaneous streams 20 hours of DVR space HBO + Cinemax | SIGN UP |
AT&T TV NOW Channels
As mentioned earlier, AT&T TV NOW carries all the channels that air MLB games. These include TBS, ESPN, ESPN2, MLB Network and FS1.
Click here to learn more about AT&T TV NOW’s channels.
AT&T TV NOW Supported Devices
AT&T TV NOW has fairly good device coverage:
- TV streaming media players: Apple TV (4th gen and up, 5th gen and up for 4K), Amazon Fire TV (2nd gen and up, 1st gen for Cube), Chromecast (2nd gen and up), Roku (most models).
- Smart TVs: Samsung TV (2017 and 2018 models), Android TV (4.4 and up), Roku TV (7000X), Mi TV, Amazon Fire TV edition smart TV (2nd gen and up), Chromecast Built-in TV.
- Gaming consoles: None.
- Mobile devices and tablets: Android (5.0 and up), Â iOS (10 and up), Amazon Fire (tablets).
- Desktop browsers: Chrome and Safari recommended.
Click here to learn more about AT&T TV NOW’s supported devices.
AT&T TV NOW Simultaneous Streams
Like Sling TV, AT&T TV NOW is somewhat stingy when it comes to account sharing. The default simultaneous stream limit is two screens. That means that you can let one friend or family member watch TV with you though your account at the same time as you. If you need more flexibility, you can get a simultaneous stream upgrade that expands that limit to three devices.Â
To learn more about AT&T TV NOW’s streaming policy, click here.
AT&T TV NOW DVR
When AT&T TV NOW first came out, it lacked a DVR. A recent upgrade gave AT&T TV NOW subscribers the ability to record up to 20 hours of TV programming. While it is nice that AT&T decided against forcing their users to pay to get the DVR, the fact that there are no upgrades that give you more recording time is somewhat limiting.
Click here to learn more about AT&T TV NOW’s DVR.
AT&T TV NOW On-Demand Library
AT&T TV NOW has a bigger on-demand catalog than both Sling TV and fuboTV. According to the AT&T TV NOW website, the streaming service has over 40,000 titles. However, there is a downside to consider: commercials. You’ll see an ad every 15 minutes when you watch on-demand content through AT&T TV NOW. There are no paid upgrades that get rid of those ads, either.Â
Check here to learn more about AT&T TV NOW’s on-demand library.
How to Watch the San Francisco Giants on Amazon Fire TV
You can watch the San Francisco Giants on Amazon Fire TV with one of these streaming services: fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV or AT&T TV Now. You can use your credentials to log into the app once you download and install it.
How to Watch the San Francisco Giants on Roku
You can watch the San Francisco Giants on Roku with one of these streaming services: fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV or AT&T TV Now. Download any of the apps for free from the Roku Channels store. Once you sign up, you can use your credentials to log into the app.
How to Watch the San Francisco Giants on Apple TV
You can watch the San Francisco Giants on Apple TV with one of these streaming services: fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV or AT&T TV Now. Download any of their apps on Apple TV’s App Store, sign up, then use your credentials to log in.
MLB.TV
If you don’t usually watch TV and all you want to do is make sure you can still catch San Francisco Giants games after you cut the cord, you may want to consider subscribing to MLB.TV. A single-team subscription to the service only costs $92 and gives you complete access to all regular season games.
Plans and coverage
As mentioned above, a single-team subscription to MLB.TV costs $92. If you want access to all the regular season games, you can upgrade to the $119 All Teams plan. If you don’t want to pay the full All Teams price up front, you can opt to pay $25 per month instead.
Blackout rules
One of the biggest downsides of the MLB.TV app is its restrictive blackout policy. Your geographic location determines which games you can watch.
One Des Moines-based MLB.TV subscriber recently complained that MLB.TV’s blackout policy prevented him from being able to watch six different teams. Additional restrictions will prevent you from watching pivotal games that affect the playoffs and some of the weekend games that ESPN broadcasts. Be sure to enter your zip code into the MLB.TV website and find out which games you can’t and can access before you join.
Features
MLB.TV is one of the few streaming services that are available on both Xbox and PlayStation consoles. TV devices from Apple, Amazon, Roku, Android and others also have MLB.TV apps.
- Living room devices: MLB.TV app for Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV Sticks and Roku.
- Smart TVs and Blu-ray players: MLB.TV app for certain Samsung televisions and devices based on certain versions of Amazon Fire TV, Android TV or Roku.
- Mobile devices and tablets: At Bat app for Amazon Fire tablets, Android and iOS.
- Game consoles: MLB.TV app for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
- Desktop browsers: Most browsers.
One of MLB.TV’s most notable features is 60 frames-per-second video. Newer iPhones and iPads support the 60 FPS streams, as do most other TV devices. You can also watch several games at once using Multi-View or get a quick recap of a game’s major plays by using Catch-Up.
