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It might not be the regular season, but baseball is back. Spring Training is officially underway in Florida (the Grapefruit League) and Arizona (the Cactus League), offering fans a chance to watch teams practice for the 2025 season.
At a Glance: How to Watch MLB Spring Training
Stream: Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, Sling, MLB.TV
TV Channel: MLB Network
Dates: Feb. 20-March 25
If you’re one of those fans eager to see how teams are shaping up, read on. Below, we’ve put together a guide on how to watch MLB Spring Training games without cable.
How to Watch MLB Spring Training Games Online
MLB Spring Training games are broadcast on MLB Network, local channels, and MLB.TV. If you want to stream Spring Training games online, we recommend getting a cable streaming service that carries MLB Network and/or a subscription to MLB.TV. Here are pricing and free trial details for your best options:
Fubo
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Fubo carries MLB Network and up to 290+ other live TV channels, making it a great option for streaming Spring Training games (and regular season MLB games once those start). You get a seven-day free trial to start, and pricing begins at $84.99 a month ($59.99 for your first month with Fubo’s current promotion).
Hulu + Live TV
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Another great cable streaming service with MLB Network is Hulu + Live TV. This one carries MLB Network in its lineup of 95+ channels and offers a three-day free trial to start. After the free trial, the service costs $82.99 a month.
DirecTV Stream
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DirecTV Stream also carries MLB Network in a few packages, including the $69.99-a-month MySports plan. This streamlined plan starts with a five-day free trial and carries most other major sports channels.
Sling
sign up now $23
MLB Network is included in Sling’s Sports Extra add-on. You’ll need a base Sling package (those start at $46 a month — $23 for your first month) and the Sports Extra add-on at $11 a month to watch Spring Training games this way.
MLB.TV
$29.99
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MLB.TV will also be showing many Spring Training games, although coverage is subject to blackouts. You can sign up for a whole year of service at $149.99, or you can pay monthly at $29.99 a month.
2025 MLB Spring Training Dates
MLB Spring Training started on Feb. 20 and runs through March 25. Spring Breakout also returns this year, offering a showcase of MLB’s young stars at the end of Spring Training in March.
