MLB Expands In-Market Streaming for Giants, Athletics, and Phillies, Eliminating Blackouts

The league now offers direct-to-consumer streaming for 26 teams, with competitively priced packages and plans to consolidate media rights ahead of 2028.

• MLB.TV now provides in-market streaming for Giants, Athletics, and Phillies games, with pricing set at $19.99 per month for the Giants and Athletics and $24.99 per month for the Phillies.
• Blackout restrictions have been removed for these games, addressing long-standing complaints from fans about access to local broadcasts.
• NBCUniversal's Peacock platform is also offering NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California as add-ons for $17.95 per month, further expanding streaming options.
• MLB has secured in-market streaming rights for 26 of its 30 teams and is working to centralize local and national media rights ahead of its national TV deal expiration in 2028.
• NBCUniversal is expected to play a larger role in MLB’s broadcasting strategy, with its regional networks and Peacock platform complementing MLB’s direct-to-consumer efforts.

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