Watch Baltimore Orioles Games Live Without Cable in 2024

Baltimore Orioles

From the Editor:

Jim Kimble

Published on: March 28, 2024

You can start streaming live Baltimore Orioles games today without a cable TV or satellite package.

To catch home games online, you can subscribe to a couple of different services with the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN). Nationally televised games during the regular season in 2024 will be on FOX, ESPN, FS1, TBS, and MLB Network.

This guide details how to watch Orioles games live, including free options using a TV antenna.

How to Watch Baltimore Orioles Games Live

You can watch most Orioles home games on MASN, which holds the rights to local broadcasts. In 2024, you can get MASN with DIRECTV STREAM and Fubo.

Here is a comparison including free trials, monthly price, and key channels:

ServiceFree TrialMonthly PriceKey Channels
Fubo ProYes$79.99MASN, ESPN, FS1, local channels
Fubo EliteYes$89.99MASN, ESPN, FS1, premium channels, 4K
DIRECTV STREAM ChoiceYes$108.99MASN, ESPN, FOX, FS1, local channels
ESPN+N/A$10.99One MLB game per day, subject to blackout rules
MLB.tvN/AVariesOut-of-market MLB games
Apple TV+N/A$9.99Friday Night Baseball
Hulu Live TVN/AVariesNational broadcast channels, no MASN
YouTube TVN/AVariesNational broadcast channels, no MASN

Where Can I Watch MASN?

You can get MASN with a pay-TV plan in the Baltimore-Washington area and parts of Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. DIRECTV STREAM’s Choice plan includes MASN, starting at $108.99 each month.

For 2024, Fubo added MASN to its two main packages. The Pro plan is $79.99 each month, plus a fee for regional sports.

Fubo

In 2024, Fubo is a key way to watch Orioles games as it now includes MASN. Fubo’s Pro plan has 202 channels, including local and national sports networks like ESPN and FS1. This plan costs $79.99 each month.

Local channels such as WJLA-TV (ABC), WRC-TV (NBC), WUSA (CBS), and WTTG (FOX) are included. You can also watch entertainment cable networks such as HGTV and Magnolia Network.

The Elite plan, priced at $89.99 each month, offers all Pro features plus extra premium channels and 4K streams from FOX and FS1. The Elite plan has MLB Network, NBA TV and a wider variety of news and entertainment networks.

Try Fubo free for 7 days and stream on up to 10 devices. It also comes with 1,000 hours of Cloud DVR storage.

DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM carries ESPN, FOX, and FS1, with the Choice plan providing MASN for $108.99 each month. You can stream on many devices and get lots of on-demand TV shows and movies without extra sports fees.

This package includes MASN and MASN2, along with a broad selection of sports networks like ESPN, ESPN2, and MLB Network. Unlike Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM subscribers can watch CNN. TNT, TBS and truTV. Subscribers get unlimited DVR with any plan, including the higher-priced Ultimate and Premier plans.

MLB.TV (Out-of-Market)

MLB.tv lets out-of-market fans watch every team’s games. A subscription costs $29.99 per month, allowing you to watch games throughout the regular season. 

Local Baltimore Orioles games are blacked out. The service allows subscribers who live in an out-of-market area to watch games.

A subscription to MLB.tv costs $29.99 per month. Amazon Prime members can get a free 7-day trial of MLB.tv through Amazon Channels. The regular rate kicks in once the trial ends.

Apple TV+

Apple TV+ airs “Friday Night Baseball,” showing two games every Friday night in the regular season. It costs $9.99 each month. Apple TV+ works on most major streaming devices, including Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast with Google TV. Smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Panasonic and Hisense are also supported. 

ESPN+

ESPN+ streams one live MLB game per day, subject to local blackout restrictions for in-market games. A subscription to ESPN+ is $10.99 per month. 

Out-of-market games are still governed by local blackout restrictions. You will need your local regional sports channel to watch home games. You can look over the MLB ESPN+ schedule for regular season games.  

How to Watch Orioles Games Free with a TV Antenna

You can use a TV antenna to watch Orioles games on channels like ABC and FOX at no cost, in clear HD. Want to record these games? You should consider an OTA DVR. 

How to Watch Baltimore Orioles: FAQs

How to Stream Baltimore Orioles Games

To watch Orioles games online, choose a service with MASN, such as DIRECTV STREAM or Fubo. These services have apps for devices like Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, and Chromecast with Google TV.

Can I stream the Baltimore Orioles on YouTube TV?

YouTube TV offers channels like FOX, FS1, and ESPN but lacks MASN.

Is Fubo an option for streaming Orioles games?

Yes, Fubo now streams MASN, starting in 2024 for local Orioles fans. You can subscribe to the Fubo Pro or Elite plan and start streaming all Orioles games throughout the season.

Does Hulu show Baltimore Orioles games?

Hulu Live TV has national channels but doesn’t have MASN. Hulu Live TV has over 90 channels such as ESPN and TNT.

Can I watch Orioles games live for free? 

Yes, you can watch some Orioles games live for free using a TV antenna. This allows you to catch games broadcast on local channels like ABC and FOX without any cost. Additionally, certain streaming services may offer free trials, where you can watch Orioles games during the trial period.

What are the best options to watch Orioles game today live? 

The best options to watch today’s Orioles game live are through services that carry MASN, like DIRECTV STREAM or Fubo, if you are in the broadcast region. For nationally televised games, you can also use services like ESPN+, Apple TV+, or MLB.TV for out-of-market games. Check the schedule to see if the game is nationally broadcast and choose the corresponding service.

How can I stream every Orioles game during the season? 

To stream every Orioles game during the season, subscribe to a service that offers MASN, such as DIRECTV STREAM or Fubo, which cover all in-market games. For out-of-market games, MLB.TV is your best bet. Ensure you have access to national networks like ESPN, FS1, and MLB Network for nationally televised games to not miss any action.

Where to Watch Orioles Games Today

Baltimore Orioles games are typically on MASN. The schedule below breaks down what channel or streaming service has national broadcast games for the 2024 MLB season.

DAYBraves MLB NATIONAL BROADCAST SCHEDULE
Sunday afternoonTBS
Sunday nightESPN or ESPN2
Monday nightESPN or FS1
Tuesday nightTBS
Wednesday NightESPN, FS1, MLB Network
Thursday NightESPN, FOX and MLB Network
Friday NightApple TV+
Saturday AfternoonFOX
Saturday NightFOX, FS1

This article helps fans find how to stream Orioles games in 2024 without cable, covering all new streaming options and over-the-air TV.

Methodology

I spend hundreds of hours throughout the year conducting hands-on testing of streaming services, including Peacock, DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu Live TV. I do the same rigorous testing for TV antennas and TV-related hardware. Check out the review policy to see how I compare products and services. The Cord Cutting Report is a reader-supported publication, and may earn affiliate commissions when you pick a streaming service through a recommendation. Read our affiliate policy for more information.

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Jim Kimble

Jim Kimble is a seasoned industry expert with over two decades of journalism experience. He has been at the forefront of the cord-cutting movement since 2016, testing and writing about TV-related products and services. He founded The Cord Cutting Report in 2016, and serves as the editor.

Major publications, including MarketWatch, Forbes, and South Florida Sun Sentinel, have interviewed Kimble for his years of expertise. He gives advice on the complexities consumers are navigating with streaming options, and over-the-air TV. Kimble has been a staff writer or correspondent for several award-winning, daily newspapers, including The Boston Globe.