What MLB.tv All Teams gives you

MLB.tv All Teams is a streaming service that lets you watch live and on-demand baseball games from every Major League Baseball team throughout the regular season. You can watch on phones, tablets, computers, and connected TV devices. The service includes out-of-market games — meaning you can watch teams that don't play in your local area — but local blackout rules still apply to games broadcast on regional or national television in your region.

The subscription runs from Opening Day through the end of the regular season each year. Playoff games and the World Series are not included in the All Teams package; those require a separate subscription or cable/streaming TV access.

Key Takeaways

  • MLB.tv All Teams covers every team's out-of-market regular season games, but local blackouts still prevent you from streaming games your regional sports network broadcasts.
  • The annual cost varies by when you purchase — full-season pricing is higher than mid-season pricing, and MLB occasionally offers promotional rates.
  • You can watch on multiple devices including phones, tablets, computers, and streaming boxes, but only one stream can play at a time on your account.
  • Games are available to watch live or as full replays the day after they air, with condensed game replays available within hours.
  • A VPN does not bypass blackout restrictions; MLB.tv detects your location and enforces blackouts based on where you actually are, not your IP address.

How blackout rules work with MLB.tv

Blackout is the biggest limitation of MLB.tv All Teams. If you live in a team's home market, you cannot stream that team's games on MLB.tv, even with an All Teams subscription. Instead, those games are reserved for the regional sports network that holds broadcast rights in your area. This applies whether the game is on television or not — the blackout is automatic based on your location.

The blackout zone for each team typically covers the team's home state plus some surrounding areas. For example, if you live in California, you cannot stream San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels, or San Diego Padres games on MLB.tv. You would need cable, a streaming TV service like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV, or the team's own streaming option to watch those games.

MLB.tv determines your location using your internet service provider's address and GPS data from your device. Using a VPN does not work — MLB.tv's system detects when a VPN is active and will not stream blackout games regardless of what location the VPN claims you are in.

Cost and when to buy

MLB.tv All Teams pricing changes throughout the season. Full-season pricing (available at the start of spring training or Opening Day) is the highest price. As the season progresses, the cost drops — mid-season pricing is lower, and pricing drops again in late summer. MLB also runs promotional offers at various times, sometimes bundling MLB.tv with other services or offering discounts for new customers.

The exact dollar amounts change year to year and vary by region, so you should check MLB.com directly for current pricing. Some streaming TV services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV include MLB.tv All Teams as part of their package, which may be cheaper than buying it separately if you already subscribe to one of those services.

What devices you can use

MLB.tv works on phones and tablets running iOS or Android, computers running Windows or Mac, and connected TV devices including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Chromecast. You can also watch through a web browser on any computer.

Your account allows only one video stream at a time — you cannot watch two different games simultaneously on two different devices. However, you can switch between devices; if you stop watching on your phone, you can start watching on your TV without any issue.

Live games, replays, and condensed versions

Every regular season game is available to stream live. After a game ends, the full replay is usually available within a few hours, and you can watch it anytime during the season or in the off-season. Condensed game replays — edited versions that show only the key plays and take about 10 to 15 minutes — are available even faster, usually within an hour or two of the game ending.

You can also browse games by team, date, or score, and the service shows you which games are live, which are available as replays, and which are blacked out in your area.

Comparing All Teams to other MLB streaming options

MLB.tv All Teams is the broadest single subscription for baseball streaming, but it is not the only way to watch. If you only want to follow one team, that team's local streaming option (available through their website or app) may be cheaper and will not have blackout restrictions for that team's games. If you want local games plus national broadcasts, a cable or streaming TV subscription like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or Sling TV includes both MLB.tv and regional sports networks.

Streaming TV services cost more than MLB.tv alone but give you access to other sports, news, and entertainment channels. They also do not have blackout restrictions because they carry the regional networks directly. The trade-off is that you pay for channels you may not watch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I watch playoff games and the World Series with MLB.tv All Teams?

No. MLB.tv All Teams covers only regular season games. Playoff games and the World Series require a separate purchase or access through cable or a streaming TV service.

What happens if I move to a different state during the season?

Your blackout zone updates based on your new location. If you move to a team's home market, games for that team will become blacked out on your account. If you move away from a team's market, you will be able to stream that team's games.

Can I share my MLB.tv account with family members in a different city?

MLB.tv's terms of service restrict account sharing to your household. If someone outside your household tries to use your login from a different location, the service may flag it. The blackout rules also apply based on each device's location, so a family member in a different market will see different games blacked out than you do.

Is there a free trial for MLB.tv All Teams?

MLB occasionally offers free trial periods, usually around Opening Day or during promotional events. Check MLB.com for current offers, as free trial availability changes year to year.

What if I only want to watch one team — is there a cheaper option?

Yes. Most MLB teams offer their own streaming subscriptions that cover all their games without blackout restrictions for that team. These single-team options are usually cheaper than MLB.tv All Teams and are available through the team's official website or app.