Best ways to watch and stream your favorite MLB team in 2026 spring training

Major League Baseball’s Spring Training games run from February 20 through late March each year, giving fans a first taste of live baseball action before Opening Day. In 2026, teams in Florida (Grapefruit League) and Arizona (Cactus League) will host hundreds of exhibition games featuring both established stars and top prospects.

While fewer spring games are televised than regular-season contests, there are more streaming and broadcast options than ever — from MLB’s own services to team-specific platforms and national networks. MORE: Yankees, Aaron Judge championship window might be closed 1.

MLB.TV — Best All-Around Streaming Option Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) watches batting practice during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images MLB.TV continues to be the most comprehensive way to stream Spring Training online for baseball fans worldwide: All teams’ out-of-market spring training games are generally available on MLB.TV, though not every game is guaranteed. You can watch on nearly any device: web browsers, smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, consoles, and streaming devices.

Subscriptions typically cost around $149.99 for the full season, or about $19.99 per month if you don’t want a season plan. MLB.TV is now distributed exclusively through ESPN platforms under a new media deal, so you’ll access it via the ESPN App or ESPN+ with the MLB.TV add-on. Why it’s great: One subscription covers almost every Spring Training game that’s streamed online, no matter which teams you’re following.

Limitations: Local blackout restrictions might apply for some spring games, so check the schedule before you subscribe. 2. Team-Specific Services — Local Streaming and Free Options Many individual MLB clubs offer team-branded streaming channels that include Spring Training coverage, often for free or at a lower cost: PADRES.TV Free live streaming of all Padres Spring Training games in 2026.

Mariners.TV Streams about 16 Mariners spring games for free (with sign-in). Nationals.TV Spring Training coverage available at no cost to fans, no credit card required. Twins.TV A number of Twins Spring Training games stream live, and select matchups are free over the air. Other clubs (like the Reds with their RedsTV broadcasts) may stream specific games or exhibitions; local schedules for each team vary.

Tip: These club platforms usually require creating an account, but many don’t charge a fee for Spring Training access. 3. Cable/Streaming Bundles and Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) Feb 19, 2026; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera (10) watches batting practice during spring training workouts at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.

Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images Several Spring Training games are also available through traditional television networks or cable: MLB Network airs games daily throughout Spring Training as part of its “30 Clubs, 30 Camps” series.

Regional Sports Networks (like MASN, NESN, or SportsNet LA) broadcast spring games for their local markets and often include live streams through their own apps or RSN streaming services. Options like FuboTV or DirecTV Stream carry many RSNs and can be a good choice if you want multiple teams’ coverage in one package.