Published: January 1, 2024
New York sports fans can now watch YES Network without cable through DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo or the YES app.
YES Network (Yankee Entertainment and Sports Network) broadcasts New York Yankees and Brooklyn Nets games, but these in-market games are only accessible to viewers in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and northeastern Pennsylvania.
While YES Network is not available on YouTube TV, Hulu Live TV, or Sling TV, you can start streaming Yankees and Nets games on Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM and the YES app.
For those living in the NYC TV Market, subscribing to Fubo or DIRECTV STREAM also means getting local channels such as ABC (WABC-TV, Channel 7), NBC (WNBC-TV, Channel 4), CBS (WCBS-TV, Channel 2), and FOX (WNYW-TV, Channel 5).
How to Watch YES Network Live Without Cable: 2024 Comparison
| Service | Free Trial | Monthly Price | Key Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fubo Pro | 7 days | $79.99 | ESPN, FS1, FOX, NBA TV, NFL Network, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, plus regional sports networks |
| Fubo Elite | 7 days | $89.99 | Includes all Fubo Pro channels, plus 67 extra channels (Fubo Extra), select games in 4K, and more |
| YES App | None | $24.99 | Exclusive access to New York Yankees, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Liberty games |
| DIRECTV STREAM Choice | 5 days | $99.99 | A&E, ABC, ACC Network, AMC, ESPN, FS1, MSG Network, SportsNet New York, and more |
| DIRECTV STREAM Ultimate | 5 days | $119.99 | NFL Network, NHL Network, NBA TV, Golf Channel, Disney XD, Universal Kids, Cooking Channel, Magnolia Network |
| DIRECTV STREAM Premier | 5 days | $164.99 | ESPN, Tennis Channel, HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, STARZ, regional sports networks, extensive entertainment options |
Some Smart TVs support these two streaming options as well.
For fans dedicated to not missing any games, DIRECTV STREAM’s Choice plan is a straightforward solution for following your teams without a traditional cable package. A DIRECTV STREAM subscription provides access to a broad range of cable and broadcast channels beyond YES Network, catering to Yankees and Nets fans with coverage on FOX, FS1, TBS, ESPN, TNT, NBA TV, and ABC.
Unlike the YES app, DIRECTV STREAM features a no-commitment 5-day free trial. DIRECTV STREAM Choice has over 105 TV channels, including local and specialty channels.
I hope you will forgive that I am a cord-cutting Red Sox fan who has been streaming NESN since 2017 back when PlayStation Vue was a thing. In the spirit of goodwill, I’m here to give you some direction on how to get YES Network without being tied to the pricing of a cable or satellite package.
The most cost-effective method is a subscription to the YES app. A YES app subscription costs $24.99 per month or $239.99 annually, granting access to all live games from the New York Yankees, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Liberty.
DIRECTV STREAM: YES Network Streaming Without Cable
DIRECTV STREAM (formerly AT&T TV) offers YES Network on its three different plans: Choice, Ultimate, and Premier. YES Network is not available on the Entertainment plan, nor is it included with the new $14.99 per month Sports Pack add-on.
DIRECTV STREAM Choice Plan: Watch YES Network, ESPN & RSNs
DIRECTV STREAM Choice has more than 105 channels for $99.99 per month. Choice subscribers get unlimited Cloud DVR for recording TV shows and sporting events. You don’t need a cable or satellite receiver box. And there are no added fees for the regional sports channels.
On top of that, Choice has harder-to-find regional sports channels such as MSG Network, and SportsNet New York.
The Choice channel lineup includes: A&E, ABC, ACC Network, AMC, Animal Planet, BBC America, BET, Bravo, Big Ten Network, CBS, CNBC, CNN, Discovery Channel, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPN Deportes, ESPNU, FOX, FOX Deportes, FS1, FS2, Golf Channel, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, History, ion TV, Longhorn Network, MLB Network, MSNBC, MTV, NBA TV, NBC, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Pac-12 Network, Paramount Network, PBS, SEC Network, TBS, Telemundo, TLC, TNT, TruTV, Turner Classic Movies, USA Network, and The Weather Channel.
DIRECTV STREAM Ultimate Plan: Streaming YES Network and NBA TV
The ULTIMATE plan from DIRECTV STREAM steps up the game with over 140 channels for $119.99 per month, catering to a wider audience with unlimited Cloud DVR.
Notably, sports fans will get channels like NFL Network, NHL Network, NBA TV, and the Golf Channel, alongside comprehensive entertainment from FX, FXX, and National Geographic Channel.
Children and family members can enjoy Disney XD and Universal Kids, while lifestyle aficionados can tune into the Cooking Channel and Magnolia Network.
DIRECTV STREAM Premier Plan: YES Network Live with Max
At the top of DIRECTV STREAM’s offerings is the PREMIER plan, priced at $164.99 per month, providing access to over 140 channels along with the unlimited Cloud DVR.
This plan is unrivaled for those seeking extensive entertainment options, including premium movie channels like Max, Showtime, Cinemax, and STARZ.
The PREMIER plan is a sports lover’s dream, featuring a plethora of regional sports networks including the YES Network, ESPN, and Tennis Channel, ensuring you don’t miss out on any action. Beyond sports, it also includes a plethora of channels catering to every family member’s taste, from BBC World News and Comedy Central for the adults to Disney Channel and Cartoon Network for the younger viewers.
With DIRECTV STREAM’s ULTIMATE and PREMIER plans, you’re not only getting a rich selection of sports, entertainment, and family channels but also the flexibility of a no-contract subscription that you can cancel anytime, just like with the Choice plan.
Premier subscribers get a free 5-day trial, ensuring that you can explore the vast array of channels and features without immediate commitment. Whether it’s the regional sports networks, the extensive list of premium, specialty channels, or the flexible subscription options, DIRECTV STREAM ensures a tailored viewing experience free from the traditional constraints of cable TV.
| PLAN | PRICE | CHANNELS |
|---|---|---|
| Entertainment | $79.99/month | 75+ |
| Choice | $108.99/month | 105+ |
| Ultimate | $119.99/month | 140+ |
| Premier | $164.99/month | 150+ |
Fubo: Get YES Network Without Cable
Fubo began offering YES Network at the start of the 2024 MLB season, offering Yankees fans a new way to stream every home game, while opening up options for Brooklyn Nets fans as well. The sports-focus streaming service has two plans with YES Network.
Fubo Pro: Cheapest plan with YES Network
The Pro plan has over 202 channels and costs $79.99 per month. The Pro plan includes ESPN, NBA TV, FS1, NFL Network and local broadcast channels such as NBC (WNBC-TV, Channel 4), and FOX (WNYW-TV, Channel 5).
It lets you stream on 10 screens at once. The service offers 1,000 hours of DVR space to record shows. Sports fans will find dedicated sections for all upcoming MLB, NBA and NHL games. You can watch replays through the lookback feature. Want to record a specific game or TV show? You can use 1,000 hours of Cloud DVR.
Fubo Elite: YES Network, and FOX, FS1 in 4K
The Elite Plan is priced at $89.99 per month and builds on the Pro plan by adding more than 67 channels from the Fubo Extra and News Plus add-ons. You get 269 channels total.
The Elite package enhances the viewing experience with some live sports in 4K on FOX, FS1 and some events produced by NBC Sports. Elite subscribers get additional sports channels like NBA TV, NHL Network, and others, along with lifestyle and entertainment channels. It’s a good choice for viewers who want specialty channels like MLB Network.
fuboTV applies a regional sports fee of $11.99 per month for one RSN, and $14.99 for two RSNs.
New Fubo Pro and Elite subscribers are sometimes offered promotional rates for the first month. They can also try Fubo for 7 days free.
| PLAN | PRICE | CHANNELS |
|---|---|---|
| Pro | $79.99/month | 202 |
| Elite | $89.99/month | 269 |
How to Watch YES Network FAQ
Frequent questions arise from readers eager to stream YES Network and watch Yankees games without a cable subscription.
Who carries YES Network in 2024?
In 2024, YES Network is accessible through several pay TV providers, including Optimum, Spectrum, Fios, Xfinity, DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Blue Ridge Communications, and Cox Contour, among others, as listed on yesnetwork.com. For direct streaming, subscribers can opt for the YES app.
Is the YES Network app free?
Downloading the YES app is free. However, to watch live games, you need an account with a participating cable or streaming provider. Direct subscription is available for $24.99 per month, offering live access to Yankees and other sports events.
Device support for the YES app includes:
- iOS and iPad OS devices (version 13 and above)
- Apple tvOS (version 13 and above)
- Google Chromecast (Google TV, Ultra, 3rd Gen)
- Roku (version 9 and above)
- Amazon Fire TV (version 9 and above)
- Android TV (version 9 and above)
- Supported web browsers are Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari (last 2 versions). The app provides schedules, scores, and game highlights.
Can I watch YES Network on Amazon Prime?
Amazon Prime does not offer YES Network. In 2022, Amazon Prime Video streamed 22 Yankees games. Prime members interested in Yankees games outside the YES Network broadcast area may consider MLB.TV. National broadcast Yankees games are available on Peacock and Apple TV+.
Recent Updates
March 28, 2024: Fubo announced adding YES Network to its channel lineup. Updated the article for new Fubo offering, plans and pricing. Added a comparison chart and edited article for clarifications and conciseness. Updated headline.
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Who wants to start a suit about all these issues….I asked my cousin in NJ where I am moving back to. He said it is a bit beyond his expertise and probably a tough area to challenge….I guess we could march across Macombs Bridge 🙂 My issue is that in PA just the Lehigh Valley could get Mlbtv for watching the Yankees and whole season only $149…but my sisters in Poconos were blacked out from it…crazy so we couldn’t watch together like we use to commenting back and forth during the game. Moving to NJ means no more MLBtv for Yankees because I am “in market”. Crazy. I would have to get Directv choice streaming because my condo community only has Service Electric. so the season would cost close to 1K if we make October.
I have been dealing with the “Circle-Jerks” while trying to watch NYY games ever since I purchased my first Roku in 2018. I am currently using old LGG4 smartphone on our home WiFi network because I canceled my mobile wireless carrier. Look up streaming NYY games on the Roku Community – search for PurpleTVSurfer for my comments. Otherwise and if I remember I will copy/paste my comments when I am on my computer.
I have Amazon fire tv and I have been trying to watch the Yankee’s game for two weeks but MLB channel doesn’t cover it I live in Delaware why can’t I get it on regular tv. I don’t want to pay for it when the season is almost over
I am a die hard Yankees fan that lives in Missouri, signed with MLB and Yes channel but I have a bunch of blackout it made not sense and they have a lot of games on the YES app is near impossible to follow unless you pay more , any suggestions please
Do you use a VPN?? If so and you have it set to New York try changing the city to Chicago and this should eliminate your blackout problem. If you do not use a VPN then I do not know the answer. I hope this helps.
It’s so despairing. I only want baseball and news and local channels. I shouldn’t have to subsidize so called premier channels and Hallmark channels. I am angry about this. For households with only 1 or 2 people it shouldn’t cost this much to watch The Yankees if you live in NYC. It is exceptionally greedy.
I was told today by AT&T that the only way to get YES Network with AT&T TV is to get the Premier package, which is $129.99 / month.
$25, pffft. Isn’t MLB struggling enough for fans & viewership? Good luck.
if you get MLB at bat and are a student or ex military you can subscribe to a $75.00 per year rate and that gets you most Yes network Yankee TV and Radio broadcasts . You also can get most other team broadcasts home and away. Comes to about $7.50 per month. Non student is about $100.00 per year. Best MLB baseball deal out there bar none!!!
You can get just the single team plan with student discount for about 50 or 60 I think
Not if you are in a blackout area an d they are far reaching,
Still haven’t found a place in Delaware, where I get the full channel of YES. I do get it now with Verizon, but I’ve had to pay an extra $50 just to get this channel, along with other channels, but my YES channel blackouts all of the games.
Playstation definitely DOES NOT have the YES network.
It depends on where you live. Keep in mind, YES Network is a regional network. Also with Vue in particular, you should double check that it has your correct zip code listed. When I had Vue, sometimes it would switch zip codes on its own, and carve out local channels that should be included in your subscription.
But if you get sling for the whole baseball season, it isn’t cheaper. 6 months of baseball would be more than the baseball package for all teams. Now, you definitely get more for your money with sling for six months, but if you’re just trying to watch the Yankees play all games I feel like the better option would be the baseball package.
We had Sling last year exclusively for the YES Network. Cancelled last fall and restarted it a few weeks ago. No YES Network on either my Roku or my AppleTV. Multiple calls to customer service. They agree I should have YES per my zip code and IP address. They have been unable to fix the issue and refuse to refund my money. I would stay away from Sling if all you are wanting it for is YES.