From the Wild Card Series to the World Series, here's how to watch the 2025 MLB playoffs live on TV and streaming, plus full schedules and matchups

Major League Baseball today announced the complete broadcast schedule for the 2025 Wild Card Series. The 2025 Postseason will have four Wild Card Series games scheduled each day from Tuesday through Thursday under a best-of-three format,

DirecTV Stream's Choice tier gets you access to ABC and ESPN, the channels you need to watch the MLB Wild Card series, plus The CW, ABC, CBS and Fox, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, SEC Network and plenty more local Regional Sports Networks. DirecTV also offers unlimited Cloud DVR storage and access to ESPN+'s new streaming tier, ESPN unlimited.

With the AL Central and wildcard on the line, the Cleveland Guardians enter the final regular season series against the Texas Rangers today. Find out how to watch for free.

If you were one of the millions of users of the piracy network, here are some safe streaming alternatives to watch the MLB playoffs: Sling offers a variety of budget-friendly, short-term plans. You can purchase a Day Pass for $4.99, a weekend pass for $9.99 or a week pass for $14.99.

How to watch the MLB game between the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres, as well as first-pitch time and team news.

Baseball fans can tune into the Triple-A national championship between the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and Las Vegas Aviators live on MLB Network. Tyler Maun, Jim Callis and Sande Charles will be on the call. For those looking to live stream the action, Fubo has you covered.

Can a slow-paced, daily sport still command viewer interest when the closest corollary to a red zone is a runner on third base?

Everything you need to know about the MLB matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds, including how to watch and team news.