The passion for baseball is global, and with technology, following Major League Baseball (MLB) and other championships has never been so accessible.
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If you are looking for options to watch baseball live and, best of all, for free, this guide is for you.
We'll detail the main apps and platforms that offer free content or generous trials so you don't miss a single pitch, hit or run.
MLB App (Official MLB App)
THE MLB App (available for iOS and Android) is the essential tool for any baseball fan. While the full MLB.TV service is paid, the app offers valuable free features:
- Free Game of the Day: Every day, one regular season game is made available for free to watch live or on-demand. It is important to note the blackout restrictions, which may prevent viewing in your region if the game is being broadcast by a local broadcaster.
- Highlights and Real-Time News: The app is unbeatable for following the best moments of every match, often minutes after they happen. You also have access to breaking news, live scores, detailed statistics, and personalized alerts for your favorite teams and players.
- MLB Film Room: Explore millions of historical and current videos, reliving classic plays or studying the game at no cost.
- Minor League Baseball (MiLB) Games: The app occasionally streams select MiLB games, allowing you to see future stars in action for free.
ESPN App
THE ESPN App (for iOS and Android) is a sports information hub.
While most live streams of MLB games require a subscription (via a cable provider or a service like Disney+ in Brazil), the app is still extremely useful for free access to baseball content:
- News and Analysis: Stay up to date with in-depth articles, columns and expert analysis on MLB and the global baseball scene.
- Live Scores: Follow the results of all MLB and other league matches.
- Featured Videos: Watch clips of the best moments of the games, interviews and special reports.
- Schedule: Check the ESPN channel grid to find out which games will be broadcast, even if you need authentication to watch live.
YouTube
THE YouTube is a surprisingly rich platform for free baseball content, although not always with full and continuous live streams:
- Official MLB Channel: Major League Baseball's YouTube channel regularly features game highlights, season highlights, documentaries, and original series. Occasionally, full-game classics are made available, and MLB has broadcast live streams of select games in the past.
- Sports Media Channels and Content Creators: Several sports and baseball channels offer post-game analysis, debates, play-by-play compilations, and news. While these aren’t live broadcasts, they’re still a great way to stay up-to-date and deepen your knowledge.
Apple TV+
THE Apple TV+ has positioned itself as a player in live baseball streaming with “Friday Night Baseball.” Although it is a subscription service, it offers a “free” opportunity:
- Free Trial Period: New subscribers can take advantage of a free trial period (usually 7 days). This allows them to watch exclusive MLB games broadcast during that time at no cost. Be sure to cancel before the end of the trial period to avoid being charged.
Prime Video
THE Amazon Prime Video is another subscription service that can offer occasional access to baseball for free, especially for those who are already Prime subscribers:
- Access to MLB.TV Free Game of the Day: As with the MLB app, Prime Video may integrate MLB.TV’s “Free Game of the Day” into its platform, subject to the same blackout restrictions.
- Subscription Tests (Channels): Keep an eye out for promotions where Prime Video is offering free trials for additional channels, including MLB.TV for a limited time.
Conclusion:
Watching baseball live and for free on your cell phone is a reality, although with certain limitations, especially blackout restrictions for live games.
The official MLB and ESPN apps are essential for highlights and news, while YouTube is a vast repository of content.
For live games, free trials of services like Apple TV+ and Prime Video are your best bets.
With a little planning and using these apps wisely, you can enjoy much of the excitement of baseball without spending a dime.
