Grab your peanuts, cracker jack and remote: the 2022 MLB playoffs live streams are almost here. And, with our guide, you won’t have to miss a single game. We’ve got the whole MLB post-season schedule, plus our picks on the most affordable way to stream it all online. On top of that, we’ve got a list of the games you can watch for free, too.
The only question is, though, who will have the momentum to propel their team into the Fall Classic. Mets fans, who hoped that they wouldn’t be in this Wild Card weekend, are hoping that Max Scherzer will take one of the two games they need to advance to the MLDS.
Then, in the ALCS, all eyes are on the Yankees. Aaron Judge just broke the American League’s single-season home run record, vaulting over Roger Maris’ 61 with his 62nd dinger (off of the Texas Rangers’ Jesus Tinoco). And while he’s been killing it all year, pinstripes and playoffs runs have been clashing in recent seasons, as the Bronx bullpen has been shakier than any as of late.
What about the Atlanta Braves? Well, this year’s roster is better than last year’s, so it would be foolish to bet against the defending champs. That said, we wouldn’t ever bet against Los Angeles either. The Dodgers’ lineup offers the power of Mookie Betts, Trea Turner, Freddie Freeman and Max Muncy at the top, with Cody Bellinger and Joey Gallo at the bottom.
So, without further ado, here’s everything we know about how to watch the MLB live streams.
FREE MLB Playoffs live streams
How to watch MLB Playoffs live streams for FREE
The MLB Playoffs will be on free-to-watch broadcast TV starting with the NLDS, which airs multiple games (see below) on FOX channels. You can watch these games for free with one of the best TV antennas.
Then, select NLCS games and the entire World Series will also air on FOX.
MLB live streams around the world
How to watch MLB Playoffs live streams from anywhere on Earth
If you’re away from easy access to ESPN, FOX, TBS and FS1, you’re not out of luck when it comes to following your team through the playoffs. Live streams are still possible in your current neck of the woods, though — because with a virtual private network, or VPN, you can appear to be surfing the web from your home town (or somewhere that blackouts won’t hit), and access the same streaming services you already paid for.
Not sure which VPN is right for you? We’ve tested many different services and our pick for the best VPN overall is ExpressVPN (opens in new tab), which offers superb speeds and excellent customer service.
How to watch MLB Playoffs live streams in the US
Finding MLB Playoffs live streams online is much easier online than regular season games that are locked behind regional sports networks. Our top pick for how to watch MLB Playoffs games online is with Sling TV’s Blue and Orange pack. Orange gets you ESPN, while Blue gets you and Fox (provided you have a local affiliate), FS1 and TBS. This is part of why Sling is the best cable TV alternative.
All of those channels, save for TBS, are on fubo TV.
The $70 per month YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV and DirecTV Stream all have the above channels as well, but Sling Orange + Blue is only $50. That affordability ensured its spot on our best streaming service list.
How to watch MLB Playoffs live streams in the UK
BT Sport is the place to watch MLB playoff games online in the United Kingdom. Don’t have BT on your current package? You can get it directly with the £25 Monthly Pass (opens in new tab).
And if BT Sport’s monthly prices are still too high for you, remember that MLB.TV is also available in the U.K. It’s approximately £50 a month, with zero blackout rules.
How to watch MLB Playoffs live streams in Canada
Looking to watch MLB playoff games in the great white north? Well, Canadian sports fans looking to cheer on the Blue Jays in the Wild Card series and other teams throughout the run-up to the fall classic, will find those games split across Sportsnet (the home of the Jays) and TSN (which will likely be the home of much of the Wild Card chase, as it has lot of ESPN games).
TVA Sports and RDS, depending on your language of choice and region, may also be your source.
You can also get MLB.TV in Canada, though the Blue Jays will be subject to blackouts.
How to watch MLB Playoffs live streams in Australia
As was the case with the regular season, MLB playoff live streams will be on both Kayo Sports (opens in new tab) and Foxtel (opens in new tab). The services in the past have had select MLB games from ESPN.
Kayo offers a 14-day free trial for both its Basic and Premium plans, more than enough time to confirm they’re actually showing the games. The Basic package costs $25 per month (opens in new tab) thereafter. The $35 per month Premium Kayo plan gives you all the same things as the normal plan, but it offers three simultaneous streams. The Basic plan gives you two streams at the same time.
MLB Playoffs live stream schedule and channels
We’ve got the full schedule for the entire MLB post-season, even though most of the games aren’t set. We will fill in this schedule (and remove completed series) as the games progress.
* denotes that games that may not be necessary
AL Wild Card: Mariners vs Blue Jays
- Game 1: Oct. 7 (time TBA) @ Toronto on ESPN
- Game 2: Oct. 8 (time TBA) @ Toronto on ESPN
- Game 3*: Oct. 9 (time TBA) @ Toronto on ESPN
AL Wild Card: Rays vs Commanders
- Game 1: Oct. 7 (time TBA) @ Cleveland on ESPN
- Game 2: Oct. 8 (time TBA) @ Cleveland on ESPN
- Game 3*: Oct. 9 (time TBA) @ Cleveland on ESPN
NL Wild Card: Padres vs Mets
- Game 1: Oct. 7 (time TBA) @ New York on ESPN
- Game 2: Oct. 8 (time TBA) @ New York on ESPN
- Game 3*: Oct. 9 (time TBA) @ New York on ESPN
NL Wild Card: Phillies vs Cardinals
- Game 1: Oct. 7 (time TBA) @ St. Louis on ESPN
- Game 2: Oct. 8 (time TBA) @ St. Louis on ESPN
- Game 3*: Oct. 9 (time TBA) @ St. Louis on ESPN
ALDS: Yankees vs winner of Phillies vs Cardinals
- Game 1: Oct 11 (time TBA) @ New York on TBS
- Game 2: Oct 13 (time TBA) @ New York on TBS
- Game 3: Oct 15 (time TBA) @ Philadelphia or St. Louis on TBS
- Game 4*: Oct 16 (time TBA) @ Philadelphia or St. Louis on TBS
- Game 5*: Oct 17 (time TBA) @ New York on TBS
ALDS: Astros vs winner of Mariners vs Blue Jays
- Game 1: Oct 11 (time TBA) @ Houston on TBS
- Game 2: Oct 13 (time TBA) @ Houston on TBS
- Game 3: Oct 15 (time TBA) @ Seattle or Toronto on TBS
- Game 4*: Oct 16 (time TBA) @ Seattle or Toronto on TBS
- Game 5*: Oct 17 (time TBA) @ Houston on TBS
NLDS: Dodgers vs winner of Mets vs Padres
- Game 1: Oct 11 (time TBA) @ Los Angeles on FOX/FS1
- Game 2: Oct 12 (time TBA) @ Los Angeles on FOX/FS1
- Game 3: Oct 14 (time TBA) @ New York or San Diego on FS1
- Game 4*: Oct 15 (time TBA) @ New York or San Diego on FS1
- Game 5*: Oct 16 (time TBA) @ Los Angeles on FS1
NLDS: Braves vs winner of Rays vs Commanders
- Game 1: Oct 11 (time TBA) @ Atlanta on FOX/FS1
- Game 2: Oct 12 (time TBA) @ Atlanta on FOX/FS1
- Game 3: Oct 14 (time TBA) @ Tampa Bay or Cleveland on FS1
- Game 4*: Oct 15 (time TBA) @ Tampa Bay or Cleveland on FS1
- Game 5*: Oct 16 (time TBA) @ Atlanta on FS1
ALCS
- Game 1: Oct. 19 (time TBA) on TBS
- Game 2: Oct. 20 (time TBA) on TBS
- Game 3: Oct. 22 (time TBA) on TBS
- Game 4: Oct. 23 (time TBA) on TBS
- Game 5*: Oct. 24 (time TBA) on TBS
- Game 6*: Oct. 25 (time TBA) on TBS
- Game 7*: Oct. 26 (time TBA) on TBS
NLCS
- Game 1: Oct. 18 (time TBA) on FOX/FS1
- Game 2: Oct. 19 (time TBA) on FOX/FS1
- Game 3: Oct. 21 (time TBA) on FS1
- Game 4: Oct. 22 (time TBA) on FOX/FS1
- Game 5*: Oct. 23 (time TBA) on FS1
- Game 6*: Oct. 24 (time TBA) on FS1
- Game 7*: Oct. 25 (time TBA) on FOX/FS1
World Series
- Game 1: Oct. 28 (time TBA) on FOX
- Game 2: Oct. 29 (time TBA) on FOX
- Game 3: Oct. 31 (time TBA) on FOX
- Game 4: Nov. 1 (time TBA) on FOX
- Game 5*: Nov. 2 (time TBA) on FOX
- Game 6*: Nov. 4 (time TBA) on FOX
- Game 7*: Nov. 5 (time TBA) on FOX
