Does DIRECTV Stream Carry the MLB Network?

By Phillip Swann
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TV Answer Man, I saw your article on YouTube TV not having the MLB Network. Do you know if DIRECTV Stream has it? – Darius, Fort Worth, Texas.

Darius, YouTube TV, the leading live streaming service in the number of subscribers, does not carry the MLB Network, a significant omission with MLB’s opening day in just two days. So, what about one of its leading rivals, DIRECTV Stream? Does it carry the league’s official channel?

Answer; Yes. The MLB Network is available in DIRECTV Stream’s Choice, Ultimate and Premium plans although it’s not in the streamer’s base Entertainment package. The Choice plan is the cheapest of the three packages with MLB Network with a monthly rate of $114.99. However, DIRECTV Stream is now offering new customers a $25 discount on each of the first three months. See this DIRECTV Stream page to learn more.

If you’re a baseball fan, you might also want to know that DIRECTV Stream carries every regional sports network except for NBC Sports Philadelphia.

What Is the MLB Network?

The MLB Network offers a mix of studio shows, documentaries and live regular season games. In addition to the channel being available on select TV providers, it’s available as a direct-to-consumer service for $5.99 a month at MLB.TV.

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