By Jim Kimble / Updated April 8, 2022
There are ways to watch New York Yankees games live without a cable TV or satellite package. Most games are on YES Network.
Nationally televised games during the regular season in 2022 are on FOX, ESPN, FS1, TBS and MLB Network. A few post-season games air on ABC.
Table of Contents
- New, free ways to watch New York Yankees games
- Live Streaming New York Yankees Games
- Where can I watch YES Network?
- Stream New York Yankees Games on Roku, Fire TV Stick
- Peacock Game Schedule for 2022 MLB Season
- Are New York Yankees Games on YouTube TV?
- Are MLB games on ESPN+ in 2022?
- What channel is the New York Yankees game on tonight?
New, free ways to watch New York Yankees games
Apple TV+ will stream two live baseball games on Friday nights during the 2022 MLB season. The Friday night doubleheaders on Apple will be free.
NBC’s Peacock is streaming games in a new Sunday morning time slot. (Schedule below)
But keep in mind that streaming isn’t your only option. Cord-cutters can watch some national broadcast games for free using a TV antenna.
I started streaming MLB games in 2016 back when PlayStation Vue began carrying NESN in its channel lineup.
This guide aims to give you a comprehensive look at how to watch NY Yankees games for the 2022 season.
Live Streaming New York Yankees Games
The New York Yankees broadcast most of their games on YES Network. The regional sports channel has exclusive rights to in-market New York Yankees games.
YES Network is only carried by one streaming service, DIRECTV STREAM.
Where can I watch YES Network?
YES Network is available to pay-TV subscribers in four states. New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and parts of Pennsylvania are all within the home broadcast area.
Stream New York Yankees Games on Roku, Fire TV Stick
Watching live New York Yankees games without cable TV is pretty simple. You just need a few things to start streaming MLB games on your TV.
- A streaming service that carries YES Network and the channels that carry national broadcast New York Yankees games
- An Internet connection
- A Smart TV or streaming device such as a Roku connected to your TV
You can watch live TV channels through the app of streaming services such as DIRECTV STREAM. Live TV streaming services have apps for Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast with Google TV and Apple TV.
These apps are also available on Smart TVs, iPhones, iPads and Android smartphones. You can watch live TV on a PC through a web browser.
DIRECTV STREAM for YES Network
DIRECTV STREAM has every channel needed to watch New York Yankees games in 2022.
A subscription costs $89.99 per month for 90+ channels. YES Network, ESPN, MLB Network, FS1, and local channels such as ABC and FOX are included in the Choice lineup.
Subscribers can get three months of HBO Max, Showtime, Cinemax and EPIX for free before the monthly rates kick in. You can watch live TV on up to 20 screens at once.
You can sign up for a free 5-day trial without any obligations. Every plan includes unlimited Cloud DVR and a robust library of on-demand movies and shows.
There are no contracts. There are no additional regional sports fees.You can subscribe month to month and cancel whenever you want.
DIRECTV STREAM works on Roku, Android TV, Fire TV devices, Apple TV and smartphones and tablets.
You can look over the different channel lineups and check for promotions before making any decisions.
Using MLB.tv for NY Yankees games
The MLB also has MLB.tv which live streams all out-of-market games for every team.
New York Yankees games are blacked out for fans living in the team’s home broadcast region. The service allows subscribers who live in an out-of-market area to watch New York Yankees games.
A subscription to MLB.tv costs $24.99 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.
NY Yankees games on Apple TV+ and Peacock
Apple TV+ is delivering a weekly Friday night doubleheader during the 2022 MLB season.
The first leg of doubleheader MLB games will be free to anyone with internet access, according to Apple. The company released its schedule of games that begin on April 8.
Apple TV+ works on most major streaming devices including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Google Chromecast with Google TV. Smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Panasonic and Hisense are also supported.
Peacock begins streaming Sunday morning MLB games on May 8.
Games will be available on the Premium plan. Peacock Premium costs $4.99 per month. There is a free 7-day trial for Peacock Premium.
Peacock Game Schedule for 2022 MLB Season
| DATE | TIME | MATCHUP |
|---|---|---|
| May 8 | 11:30 a.m. ET | Chicago White Sox at Boston Red Sox |
| May 15 | 11:30 a.m. ET | San Diego Padres at Atlanta Braves |
| May 22 | 11:30 a.m. ET | St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates |
| May 29 | 11:30 a.m. ET | San Francisco Giants at Cincinnati Reds |
| June 5 | 11:30 a.m. ET | Detroit Tigers at New York Yankees |
| June 12 | 11:30 a.m. ET | Oakland Athletics at Cleveland Guardians |
| June 19 | Noon ET | Philadelphia Phillies at Washington Nationals |
| June 26 | Noon ET | New York Mets at Miami Marlins |
| July 3 | Noon ET | Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers |
| July 10 | Noon ET | Los Angeles Angels at Baltimore Orioles |
| July 17 | Noon ET | Kansas City Royals at Toronto Blue Jays |
| July 24 | Noon ET | Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia Phillies |
| July 31 | Noon ET | Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays |
| August 7 | Noon ET | Houston Astros at Cleveland Guardians |
| August 14 | Noon ET | San Diego Padres at Washington Nationals |
| August 21 | Noon ET | Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians |
| August 28 | Noon ET | Los Angeles Dodgers at Miami Marlins |
| September 4 | Noon ET | Toronto Blue Jays at Pittsburgh Pirates |
Peacock works on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Roku.
The service also has apps for a wide variety of Android TV-enabled Smart TVs, including Sony. Smart TVs by LG, Samsung, Vizio and Hisense are supported as well.
You can sign up for a free 7-day trial for Peacock Premium.
Are New York Yankees Games on YouTube TV?
No, YouTube TV does not carry YES Network.
But YouTube TV does carry other TV channels for nationally televised games on ESPN, FS1, FOX and MLB Network. Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, DIRECTV STREAM and fuboTV also carry channels for nationally televised New York Yankees games.
You can read my guides on how to watch ABC, FOX, ESPN, FS1, TBS and MLB Network without cable.
Are MLB games on ESPN+ in 2022?
Yes. ESPN+ is once again streaming one MLB game per day that is part of the national broadcast schedule. Out-of-market games are still governed by local blackout restrictions. But you already knew that.
In other words, you will need your local regional sports channel to watch home games. Each MLB team will be on ESPN+ at least 10 times by the end of the season. Replays are made available after a live game streams on ESPN+.
A subscription to ESPN+ costs $6.99 per month, and you can check the upcoming lineup of MLB games.
What channel is the New York Yankees game on tonight?
New York Yankees games are typically on YES Network. The schedule below breaks down what channel or streaming service has national broadcast games for the 2022 MLB season.
| DAY | NY YANKEES MLB NATIONAL BROADCAST |
|---|---|
| Sunday morning | Peacock |
| Sunday afternoon | TBS |
| Sunday night | ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 |
| Monday night | ESPN or FS1 |
| Tuesday night | TBS |
| Wednesday Night | ESPN, FS1, MLB Network |
| Thursday Night | ESPN, FOX and MLB Network |
| Friday Night | Apple TV+ |
| Saturday Afternoon | FOX |
| Saturday Night | FOX, FS1 |
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