How to Watch The 2023 MLB Playoffs Live Online Without Cable

By Josh Sorokach @joshsorokach
Published Oct. 3, 2023, 11:45 a.m. ET

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It’s been quite a week, sports fans. NBA media day was abuzz with the latest James Harden drama and Damian Lillard/Jrue Holiday deals, Week 4 of the NFL provided us with a slew of memorable games, and last but not least, the 2023 MLB playoffs are about to begin!

The action begins with four best-of-three Wild Card series as the Texas Rangers battle the Tampa Bay Rays, the Toronto Blue Jays take on the Minnesota Twins, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Milwaukee Brewers collide, and the Miami Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies clash. The top two teams in each league — the Baltimore Orioles, Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves, and Los Angeles Dodgers — have byes, with the American and National League Division Series scheduled to begin on Saturday, October 7.

Which two teams will advance to the World Series? Time will tell. Here’s how to watch the 2023 MLB playoffs live online.

MLB PLAYOFFS 2023 CHANNEL INFO:

The 2023 MLB Wild Card Series will air on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2, while the ALDS and ALCS will be broadcast on FOX and FS1. TBS will host the NLDS and NLCS.

The 2023 World Series will air on FOX.

MLB PLAYOFFS 2023 SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, October 3:

  • Rangers @ Rays: 3:00 p.m. ET on ABC
  • Blue Jays @ Twins: 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
  • Diamondbacks@ Brewers: 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN2
  • Marlins @ Phillies: 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN

Wednesday, October 4:

  • Rangers @ Rays: 3:00 p.m. ET on ABC
  • Blue Jays @ Twins: 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
  • Diamondbacks@ Brewers: 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN2
  • Marlins @ Phillies: 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN

Thursday, October 5:

  • Rangers @ Rays: 3:00 p.m. ET on ABC (if necessary)
  • Blue Jays @ Twins: 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN (if necessary)
  • Diamondbacks@ Brewers: 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN2 (if necessary)
  • Marlins @ Phillies: 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN (if necessary)

A daily schedule can be found on ESPN.

WHEN DO THE ALCS AND NLCS START?

  • American League Championship Series: Sunday, October 15 (FOX or FS1)
  • National League Championship Series: Monday, October 16 on TBS

HOW TO WATCH THE 2023 MLB PLAYOFFS LIVE ONLINE:

ESPN Radio will also provide live coverage of all 2023 MLB Postseason games.

HOW TO WATCH THE 2023 MLB PLAYOFFS LIVE ONLINE WITHOUT CABLE:

You can also watch the MLB playoffs with an active subscription to fuboTV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or DIRECTV STREAM.

  • ESPN/ABC: An ESPN live stream is available through fuboTV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and DIRECTV STREAM.
  • TBS: A TBS live stream is available via Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and DIRECTV STREAM. All games airing on TBS will also be available to stream on Max through the B/R Sports add-on.
  • FOX: A FOX live stream is available via fuboTV, Sling TV’s Blue Package (select markets), Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and DIRECTV STREAM.

FuboTV, YouTube TV, and DIRECTV STREAM all offer free trials for eligible subscribers.

WHEN DOES THE WORLD SERIES START?

The Fall Classic begins Friday, October 27 on FOX.

CAN I WATCH THE 2023 MLB PLAYOFFS ON MLB.TV?

Per MLB, all playoff games telecast on TBS, FOX, and FS1 will be available to MLB.TV subscribers. But you can only stream the playoffs on MLB.TV with an active subscription to the service and a cable login.

MLB.TV is available for $24.99 and also offers At Bat Monthly, an audio-only option, for $3.99/month.