MLB Network is on channel 213 on DirecTV. ESPN is on 206, FS1 is on 219, TBS is on 247, and FOX varies by location. If you’re looking for your local team’s RSN, those sit in the 600s. Out-of-market packages start at channel 720.
Here’s the full breakdown — channel numbers, packages, local team access, and what’s changed for the 2026 season.
MLB Channel Numbers on DirecTV — Quick Reference
Most national MLB channels live in the 200s. RSNs are in the 600s. MLB Extra Innings starts at 720 and is only available to satellite customers.
| Channel | DirecTV Number |
|---|---|
| ESPN | 206 |
| FS1 | 219 |
| TBS | 247 |
| MLB Network | 213 |
| MLB Strike Zone | 719 |
| Sports Mix | 205 |
| MLB Extra Innings Mix | 720 |
| MLB Extra Innings | 721–749 |
| FOX | Varies by location |
| NBC | Varies by location |
FOX and NBC are local broadcast channels. DirecTV carries both, but the channel number depends on your zip code. Use DirecTV’s channel guide or press the Guide button and search by name to find them fast. Not sure if a specific channel is available on DirecTV in your area? Use this streaming service channel finder tool to check instantly.
MLB Strike Zone works like NFL RedZone for baseball — it cuts to live action across multiple games simultaneously. It only airs on Wednesday and Friday nights during the regular season. Signature plan subscribers need the DirecTV Sports Pack to get it. MySports subscribers add the MySports Extra pack instead.
Which DirecTV Plan Gets You MLB?
ENTERTAINMENT — $89.99/mo. Gets you ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, and NBC. That covers national games. But it leaves out MLB Network and gives you zero access to your local RSN. If your team isn’t on a national broadcast that night, you’re watching something else.
CHOICE — $94.99/mo. (Recommended) This is the right plan for baseball fans. It adds MLB Network and unlocks your local regional sports network. Most home games air on RSNs, so without CHOICE, you’re missing the bulk of a 162-game season. There’s a mandatory regional sports fee on top — up to $19.99/mo. depending on your market.
ULTIMATE — $124.99/mo. and PREMIER — $169.99/mo. Both include everything in CHOICE. The jump in price adds entertainment and lifestyle channels, not more baseball. For pure MLB coverage, CHOICE is the ceiling you need.
MySports + MyHome Team — $69.99 + $19.99/mo. This is DirecTV’s streaming-only option. MySports gives you national channels and MLB Network. Add the MyHome Team add-on for $19.99/mo. and you get your local team’s RSN. Total comes to $89.98/mo. — slightly cheaper than CHOICE once you account for the RSN fee built into the CHOICE plan. If you’re weighing DirecTV against other live TV options for baseball, the streaming service comparison tool can help you see how the costs stack up side by side.
| Plan | Price | MLB Network | Local RSN |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENTERTAINMENT | $89.99/mo. | ✗ | ✗ |
| CHOICE | $94.99/mo. + RSN fee | ✓ | ✓ |
| ULTIMATE | $124.99/mo. + RSN fee | ✓ | ✓ |
| PREMIER | $169.99/mo. + RSN fee | ✓ | ✓ |
| MySports + MyHome Team | $89.98/mo. total | ✓ | ✓ |
Prices current as of April 2026. Offers and availability vary by location.
Local Team Coverage — Regional Sports Networks on DirecTV
The 2026 season brought major changes to local MLB broadcasting. FanDuel Sports Network — formerly Bally Sports — shut down operations, leaving a dozen teams scrambling for new broadcast homes. DirecTV moved fast.
On March 25, 2026 — Opening Day — DirecTV announced agreements to carry nine new MLB-operated team channels. That brought DirecTV’s total to 14 MLB-produced team channels, covering nearly half the league. Combined with traditional RSNs still on the platform, DirecTV now carries local games for 28 of the 29 U.S.-based teams. If you also follow MLB on Spectrum TV, the RSN landscape there looks very different from DirecTV’s expanded 2026 lineup.
The nine new MLB-operated channels added for 2026:
- Cincinnati Reds
- Detroit Tigers (Detroit SportsNet)
- Kansas City Royals (Royals.TV)
- Miami Marlins
- Milwaukee Brewers
- Seattle Mariners
- St. Louis Cardinals
- Tampa Bay Rays
- Washington Nationals (Nationals.TV)
DirecTV previously launched MLB-operated channels for the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks (2023), Colorado Rockies (2024), and Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins (2025).
RSN channel numbers for select teams:
| Team | Network | DirecTV Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Orioles | MASN | 640 |
| Boston Red Sox | NESN | 628 |
| Houston Astros | Space City Home Network | 674 |
| Los Angeles Angels | FanDuel Sports Network West | 692 |
| Texas Rangers | Rangers Sports Network | 677 |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | Dbacks.TV | 686 |
| Colorado Rockies | Rockies.TV | 683 |
| Detroit Tigers | Detroit SportsNet | 663-3 |
| Kansas City Royals | Royals.TV | 671-5 |
Most RSNs are in the 600–699 block. If your team isn’t in the table above, press Guide on your DirecTV remote and search the team name to find their dedicated channel.
The RSN fee is mandatory with any Signature plan that includes RSN access. It runs up to $19.99/mo. and varies by zip code. To check your exact fee, use DirecTV’s Regional Sports Fee page at directv.com.
What DirecTV Can’t Cover
Three platforms hold streaming-exclusive MLB rights in 2026. DirecTV does not carry their games — no package changes that.
Apple TV+ — Friday Night Baseball airs exclusively on Apple TV+. These games are blacked out on all other platforms, including RSNs.
Peacock — Sunday Night Baseball and the Wild Card round now air on NBC and Peacock under the new three-year national rights deal that started in 2026. DirecTV carries NBC (local broadcast) and Peacock is accessible through the DirecTV streaming interface, but Peacock requires a separate subscription. You can see the full Peacock channel and content list to understand what else comes with a subscription beyond baseball.
Netflix — carries select MLB games as part of its live sports expansion. No workaround through DirecTV.
For the 162-game regular season, these exclusives cover a small fraction of games. But if you’re a playoff fan, the Peacock Wild Card situation matters.
Out-of-Market MLB on DirecTV
If you don’t live in your team’s home territory, you need one of two options depending on how you get DirecTV.
Satellite customers — MLB Extra Innings (ch. 721–749) This package delivers up to 90 out-of-market games per week on dedicated linear channels. It also includes MLB Strike Zone, the Game Mix channel (up to 8 games on one screen), and a complimentary MLB.TV subscription for streaming. It’s the most complete out-of-market option available on any pay TV platform.
Streaming customers — MLB.TV via ESPN Streaming subscribers don’t get MLB Extra Innings. Instead, they subscribe to MLB.TV separately through the ESPN app. For 2026, MLB.TV management shifted to ESPN — you buy it as an add-on inside the ESPN interface. Most DirecTV Signature packages include ESPN Unlimited, which gives you a $15 discount on MLB.TV.
Blackout rules apply to both options. In-market games are blacked out on MLB Extra Innings and MLB.TV, regardless of your subscription tier. If you’re thinking about dropping DirecTV entirely and going streaming-only for baseball, run the numbers first with this cord-cutting savings calculator to see what you’d actually save.
4K MLB Games on DirecTV
DirecTV offers 4K MLB broadcasts on channels 105–108. Not every game is available in 4K — select marquee matchups are shown in 4K HDR throughout the season and postseason.
To watch, you need a 4K-compatible TV and either a DirecTV Genie 4K receiver or a compatible 4K streaming device. Check the DirecTV program guide for 4K game listings, usually noted in the description.
Watching MLB on the DirecTV App
Yes, you can stream live games from your DirecTV base package through the DirecTV app on phones, tablets, and smart TVs. Sign in with your DirecTV credentials and access any channel in your plan.
One exception: if you subscribe to MLB Extra Innings on satellite, you can’t stream those out-of-market games through the DirecTV app. For that, use the MLB app or the ESPN app with your complimentary MLB.TV login. DirecTV isn’t the only route to MLB — the YouTube TV channel lineup and Sling TV channel list are worth comparing if you’re open to alternatives with fewer RSN fees.
FAQ
What channel is MLB Network on DirecTV? MLB Network is on channel 213. It’s included in the CHOICE plan and above, and in the MySports streaming package.
What channel is ESPN on DirecTV? ESPN is on channel 206. For FS1, tune to channel 219. For TBS playoff coverage, go to channel 247. If you also follow football, the Fox Sports DirecTV channel guide covers FS1 and FS2 numbers across all sports.
What’s the cheapest DirecTV plan that includes MLB Network and local RSN games? The CHOICE plan at $94.99/mo. is the lowest Signature tier with both. Add the mandatory RSN fee of up to $19.99/mo. for local team games. Streaming customers can get the same coverage through MySports ($69.99) plus MyHome Team ($19.99), totaling $89.98/mo.
Does DirecTV carry my local MLB team? DirecTV now carries local games for 28 of the 29 U.S.-based MLB teams. The only team without a confirmed DirecTV deal as of Opening Day 2026 is the Los Angeles Angels’ full local package — check DirecTV’s RSN locator for your zip code to confirm availability.
Can I watch MLB Extra Innings on DirecTV streaming? No. MLB Extra Innings is only available to DirecTV satellite customers. Streaming customers must subscribe to MLB.TV through the ESPN app.
What happened to Bally Sports / FanDuel Sports Network on DirecTV? FanDuel Sports Network shut down its operations in April 2026. Most affected teams now have MLB-operated channels, many of which DirecTV added on Opening Day. Check the channel table above or DirecTV’s RSN locator to find your team’s new home.
