Given the number of Australians playing in Major League Baseball has steadily increased in the last twenty years, it’s only natural that the sport as a whole has enjoyed a significant rise in viewership here.
That trend will only continue in the 2024 season, and with the expanded interest comes a variety of ways to watch or stream MLB games in Australia.
As such, fans down under are keen to know how to watch the World Series live, on-demand, or even free. Read on for those details and more.
Where to watch Major League Baseball live Australia
Here in Australia, the rights to broadcast Major League Baseball are with the ESPN channels. This means that you can watch MLB coverage through Kayo Sports, Foxtel, Foxtel Now and Telstra. The ESPN channels are included as part of the Sports package (Foxtel) or via any Kayo plan.
If you have television services with Fetch TV already, you can get their ESPN add-on sports package along with one of their base packs, which will provide live games from your favourite team in no time.
ESPN will show a holistic overview of the MLB season, which includes the MLB regular season games, and of course the dramatic conclusion from the MLB postseason.
| Provider | MLB | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Foxtel | Average of 6 Regular Season games LIVE per week | Yes – Foxtel Go app |
| Kayo Sports | Average of 6 Regular Season games LIVE per week | Yes – 7 day Free trial |
| Foxtel Now | Average of 6 Regular Season games LIVE per week | Yes – 10 day Free trial |
Which MLB games are live on TV today in Australia?
Check out the MLB fixtures below, which includes the teams, dates, start times and Australian providers that will be carrying the games live.
| Event | Date | Streaming Service |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Training | Feb 22 – March 26 | Foxtel / Kayo |
Watch MLB live on Kayo Sports
With Kayo Sports you will have access to the same sports broadcasts as Foxtel, and will stream Major League Baseball games to eligible devices and browsers.
For fans who want to catch up on the late-night or early-morning action, Kayo Minis provide on demand MLB replays after the games have concluded. After which you can enjoy the extensive range of documentaries and other baseball related content available on the platform.
Kayo also have many built-in features that maximise your viewing experience. Features such as Interactive Graphics, SplitView, No Spoilers and a Key Moments option which provide highlights throughout the sporting events in real-time.
Kayo doesn’t have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime if you’re no longer using it. To check it out, simply choose between the Basic or Premium plans.
Watch MLB on live Foxtel Now
FeaturedAnother option for watching Major League Baseball is with Foxtel Now. The Foxtel Now online streaming service offers access to all the sport on Foxtel via their Sports HD Pack.
That means that you get access to all the live and on-demand sports Foxtel, via Fox Sports and ESPN, has to offer. You also won’t have to miss a key moment of the best action of the week with FOX Mini’s, condensed highlights that will air just hours after a game have concluded.
In addition to being internet-connected, Foxtel Now also includes the option to stream MLB using the Foxtel Go app when you’re away from home. If you decide Foxtel Now is not for you, simply pause or cancel your subscription at anytime.
Watch MLB live on Fetch TV
If you’re already watching television with Fetch TV, you might want to consider expanding your portfolio with them to include the ESPN pack.
If you’ve already got the Fetch Vibe pack, then adding the ESPN content can cost as little as $6 per month!
Watch MLB live on the MLB.TV website
MLB.TV is a streaming service covering every angle of Major League Baseball, including scores, news, videos and live streams of every regular season, playoff and World Series game.
MLB.TV can be accessed in Australia directly from their website, or via downloading their App. There’s yearly and monthly subscriptions, as well as packages that just cover your favourite team.
Keep in mind though, that some games might not be available due to black-out policies. The streaming also isn’t as crisp as Kayo or Foxtel Now. So if you’re an avid fan and want to watch the World Series, the other options should provide a better experience.
How can I watch MLB in Australia for free?
There might not be a succinct or long-term option to watch Major League Baseball without paying. Most of the aforementioned services offer short term free trial periods, including MLB.TV. The latter has 7 days, so in theory, you could time it when your favourite team has a few games and assess if you want to keep it.
If you’re interested exclusively in free baseball content, Kayo sometimes hosts free baseball from the Australian Baseball League – for simply registering as a user on their website.
What channel is baseball on in Australia?
ESPN has the lion’s share of baseball rights in Australia with Major League Baseball being far the frontrunner in the sport. This makes it the true destination for Australian MLB fans. You can access ESPN through a wide variety of providers which we’ve covered in this article.
Our domestic baseball league, the ABL has live coverage on on Fox Sports. So if you want to watch baseball forever and ever, then Kayo is a good option as you’ll get access to both Fox and ESPN as standard.
What to else is available to watch on ESPN of Australia
However you attain the ESPN channels as documented here, there might come a point when baseball isn’t available. Don’t worry however, as ESPN has a good range of American sports to feast on. The NBA, the NFL, and even NHL Hockey are available via this channel.
