MLB.TV on ESPN: What Fans Need to Know About the New Deal

ESPN takes over MLB's out-of-market streaming package, bringing changes for subscribers.

Feb. 10, 2026 at 2:07pm

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ESPN has announced that it will now be the rights holder for MLB.TV, the league's out-of-market streaming package. This means some changes for fans, including a slight discount for those who already have ESPN's Unlimited plan, while others will pay the same price as previous seasons. The deal also includes 30 exclusive MLB games per season on ESPN.

Why it matters

The new ESPN deal for MLB.TV streaming rights represents a significant shift in how fans can access out-of-market MLB games. It could impact viewership and subscription numbers, as well as how fans consume baseball content going forward.

The details

Under the new deal, MLB.TV will cost $134.99 for ESPN Unlimited plan subscribers, down from the previous $149.99 price. Those without ESPN Unlimited can still purchase MLB.TV for $149.99, with a free month of ESPN Unlimited included. There is also a $29.99 per month option. Fans in the Las Vegas area will still be considered part of the home markets for the Dodgers, Angels, Padres, Giants, and Athletics until the Athletics move to Vegas in 2028. The deal includes 30 exclusive MLB games per season on ESPN.

  • The new ESPN deal for MLB.TV begins at the start of the 2023 MLB season.
  • The Athletics are set to move to Las Vegas in 2028, at which point the Vegas market will become their exclusive home market for non-nationally televised games.

The players

ESPN

The major sports media network that has taken over the rights to stream MLB.TV, the league's out-of-market game package, as part of a new three-year agreement.

MLB

Major League Baseball, the professional baseball league that has partnered with ESPN to stream its out-of-market games through the new MLB.TV deal.

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The takeaway

The new ESPN deal for MLB.TV streaming rights represents a significant shift in how fans can access out-of-market MLB games. While there are some changes, like a slight discount for ESPN Unlimited subscribers, the deal overall aims to make it easier for fans to stream baseball games across the country.