Official Opening Day March 27, Tokyo Series Already Underway

The 2025 Major League Baseball (MLB) season is officially getting into full swing. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs Tokyo Opening Series doubleheader took place on March 18-19, with the official Opening Day scheduled for March 27. Some teams will begin their season on March 28.

MLB broadcasts in the United States are distributed across multiple channels including ESPN, TBS, Fox Sports 1 (FS1), FOX, and MLB Network, with Friday night games exclusively streamed on Apple TV+. Regional games are broadcast through FOX, ABC, and NBC-affiliated regional sports networks, though viewing may be restricted based on your location due to blackout policies.

Watching MLB Without Cable

Several streaming options are available for fans looking to watch MLB without a cable TV subscription.

DirecTV Stream MySports stands out as the most economical choice. For $70 per month, you get access to over 25 sports channels including MLB Network, ESPN, FOX, FS1, and TBS, with a 5-day free trial for new subscribers. For an additional $20 per month, the MyHome Team package provides access to regional sports broadcasts, though coverage varies by location.

Sling TV offers MLB coverage through its Orange + Blue plan with Sports Extra add-on, featuring a 50% discount for the first month. Fubo provides a 7-day free trial and excellent access to regional sports networks.

Apple TV+ broadcasts exclusive Friday night games, requiring a separate subscription to watch specific matchups (7-day free trial available). MLB.TV streams all season games for $30, but regional blackout restrictions still apply.

Blackout Rules and Workarounds

MLB's regional blackout policies remain a pain point for many fans. Games featuring your local team are restricted to regional broadcasts only, not available through national streaming services.

Some fans use VPN (Virtual Private Network) services to circumvent these restrictions. The article mentions ExpressVPN with its 30-day money-back guarantee policy. VPNs make it appear as though you're accessing from a different region, potentially bypassing blackout restrictions, though this may violate MLB's terms of service.

Daily Free Game Viewing Options

MLB also operates a program offering select games for free. The exact free game schedule can be confirmed through MLB's official website or app.

For Korean fans, considering the time zone difference, most games will be broadcast during morning hours in Korea, making the replay functionality of streaming services particularly useful.