How to Watch MLB on DIRECTV: Postseason Channels, Extra Innings and Local Teams
October baseball is here. The Wild Card Series wraps up tonight, and the Division Series starts Saturday on TBS, FOX and FS1, all channels DIRECTV carries. This guide covers this week's games, the channels to know, MLB Extra Innings and MLB.TV, and where every team's local games air when the regular season returns.
Quick answer:
- American League playoffs: TBS (247) and truTV (246), with UniMás (408) in Spanish.
- National League playoffs and the World Series: FOX (your local FOX station) and FS1 (219), with FOX Deportes (465) in Spanish.
- MLB Network: channel 213, CHOICE package and higher.
- Out-of-market games during the season: MLB Extra Innings on DIRECTV satellite, or MLB.TV for DIRECTV streaming customers.
- Local team games: on regional sports networks and MLB-produced team channels, starting with CHOICE.
Want TBS and FS1 before Saturday's first pitch? Call 1-855-690-9884.
This Week's MLB Postseason Games on DIRECTV (Oct. 2–8, 2026)
All times are Eastern. The Wild Card round is over; the American and National League Division Series are underway on TBS, FOX and FS1.
| Date | First pitch (ET) | Game | Network | Where to find it on DIRECTV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat. Oct. 3 | 1 p.m. | ALDS - Game 1: White Sox at Guardians | TBS, truTV, UniMás | TBS (247) and truTV (246); UniMás (408) in Spanish; streams on HBO Max |
| Sat. Oct. 3 | 4 p.m. | NLDS - Game 1: Braves at Dodgers | FOX, FOX Deportes | Your local FOX station; FOX Deportes (465) in Spanish |
| Sat. Oct. 3 | 6:30 p.m. | ALDS - Game 1: Yankees at Rays | TBS, truTV, UniMás | TBS (247) and truTV (246); UniMás (408) in Spanish; streams on HBO Max |
| Sat. Oct. 3 | 8:30 p.m. | NLDS - Game 1: Padres at Brewers | FS1, FOX Deportes | FS1 (219); FOX Deportes (465) in Spanish |
| Sun. Oct. 4 | 4 p.m. | NLDS - Game 2: Padres at Brewers | FS1, FOX Deportes | FS1 (219); FOX Deportes (465) in Spanish |
| Sun. Oct. 4 | 8 p.m. | NLDS - Game 2: Braves at Dodgers | FS1, FOX Deportes | FS1 (219); FOX Deportes (465) in Spanish |
| Mon. Oct. 5 | 5 p.m. | ALDS - Game 2: White Sox at Guardians | TBS, truTV, UniMás | TBS (247) and truTV (246); UniMás (408) in Spanish; streams on HBO Max |
| Mon. Oct. 5 | 8 p.m. | ALDS - Game 2: Yankees at Rays | TBS, truTV, UniMás | TBS (247) and truTV (246); UniMás (408) in Spanish; streams on HBO Max |
| Tue. Oct. 6 | 6 p.m. | NLDS - Game 3: Dodgers at Braves | FS1, FOX Deportes | FS1 (219); FOX Deportes (465) in Spanish |
| Tue. Oct. 6 | 9:30 p.m. | NLDS - Game 3: Brewers at Padres | FS1, FOX Deportes | FS1 (219); FOX Deportes (465) in Spanish |
| Wed. Oct. 7 | 4 p.m. | ALDS - Game 3: Guardians at White Sox | TBS, truTV, UniMás | TBS (247) and truTV (246); UniMás (408) in Spanish; streams on HBO Max |
| Wed. Oct. 7 | 6 p.m. | NLDS - Game 4 If Necessary: Dodgers at Braves | FS1, FOX Deportes | FS1 (219); FOX Deportes (465) in Spanish |
| Wed. Oct. 7 | 8 p.m. | ALDS - Game 3: Rays at Yankees | TBS, truTV, UniMás | TBS (247) and truTV (246); UniMás (408) in Spanish; streams on HBO Max |
| Wed. Oct. 7 | 10 p.m. | NLDS - Game 4 If Necessary: Brewers at Padres | FS1, FOX Deportes | FS1 (219); FOX Deportes (465) in Spanish |
| Thu. Oct. 8 | 5 p.m. | ALDS - Game 4 If Necessary: Guardians at White Sox | TBS, truTV, UniMás | TBS (247) and truTV (246); UniMás (408) in Spanish; streams on HBO Max |
| Thu. Oct. 8 | 8 p.m. | ALDS - Game 4 If Necessary: Rays at Yankees | TBS, truTV, UniMás | TBS (247) and truTV (246); UniMás (408) in Spanish; streams on HBO Max |
Series matchups (from ESPN): ALDS — White Sox vs. Guardians, Yankees vs. Rays. NLDS — Braves vs. Dodgers, Padres vs. Brewers. Games marked "If Necessary" only tip if the series is still alive.
Next up (beyond this window):
- Fri., Oct. 9: NLDS Game 5s if needed.
- Sat., Oct. 10: ALDS Game 5s if needed.
- League Championship Series start dates follow once the Division Series are decided.
For series-by-series details, see our guides to the 2026 ALDS, the 2026 NLDS and Yankees vs. Rays.
Need help finding TBS, truTV or FS1? Call 1-855-690-9884.
MLB channels on DIRECTV
| Network | DIRECTV channel | What baseball airs there | Included with |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOX | Your local FOX station | Saturday games, NLDS and NLCS games, the World Series | Packages with local channels, where available |
| FS1 | 219 | Regular-season games, NLDS and NLCS games | ENTERTAINMENT and higher |
| TBS | 247 | Tuesday games, ALDS and ALCS | ENTERTAINMENT and higher |
| truTV | 246 | ALDS and ALCS coverage alongside TBS | Check your package |
| ESPN | 206 | Weekly regular-season games | ENTERTAINMENT and higher |
| NBC | Your local NBC station | Sunday Night Baseball and the Wild Card Series | Packages with local channels, where available |
| MLB Network | 213 | Regular-season games, studio shows and offseason coverage | CHOICE and higher |
| MLB Strike Zone | 719 | Live look-ins on Wednesdays and Fridays during the season | Sports Pack add-on |
| FOX Deportes / UniMás | 465 / 408 | Spanish-language postseason coverage | Check your package |
| Peacock, Netflix, Apple TV | Apps on Gemini devices | Select regular-season games and events | Separate subscriptions |
Wild Card games also air on NBC Sports Network, which isn't part of DIRECTV's lineup, so use your NBC station or Peacock. Postseason games also stream on HBO Max (TBS games) and FOX One (FOX and FS1 games). See whether FOX One comes with DIRECTV, and read more about MLB Strike Zone on DIRECTV.
2026 postseason at a glance
| Round | Dates | Where it airs |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Card Series | Sept. 29 – Oct. 1 | NBC and Peacock |
| AL Division Series | Oct. 3–10 | TBS, truTV, UniMás; HBO Max |
| NL Division Series | Oct. 3–9 | FOX, FS1, FOX Deportes; FOX One |
| NL Championship Series | Starts Sun., Oct. 11 | FOX, FS1, FOX Deportes; FOX One |
| AL Championship Series | Starts Mon., Oct. 12 | TBS, truTV, UniMás; HBO Max |
| World Series | Starts Fri., Oct. 23 (Game 7, if needed, Sat., Oct. 31) | FOX, FOX Deportes; FOX One |
Later-round games marked "if needed" happen only when a series goes that far. Our Wild Card round guide has more on the opening round.
How to watch your local MLB team on DIRECTV
During the regular season, most local games air on a regional sports network or an MLB-produced team channel, with a handful on local broadcast stations. DIRECTV now carries 14 team channels produced by MLB, including nine added in 2026 for the Reds, Tigers, Royals, Rays, Marlins, Brewers, Cardinals, Nationals and Mariners. These networks come with the CHOICE package and higher where DIRECTV carries them, and a regional sports fee may apply. MySports Genre Pack customers can add their local team network with MyHome Team for $19.99 a month.
Team-by-team: where local games air
| Team | Local TV home | What you need on DIRECTV |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks | D-backs channel (MLB-produced); KPNX 12 for select games | MLB-produced team channel carried by DIRECTV in the team's home area: CHOICE or higher, or MySports with MyHome Team |
| Athletics | NBC Bay Area; NBCSCA+; KCSO in Sacramento | Local broadcast stations where DIRECTV carries them; NBCSCA+ is streaming |
| Atlanta Braves | BravesVision; Peachtree TV and Gray TV stations | Regional sports network: CHOICE or higher where DIRECTV carries it in your ZIP code |
| Baltimore Orioles | MASN | Regional sports network: CHOICE or higher where DIRECTV carries it in your ZIP code |
| Boston Red Sox | NESN; WHDH for select games | Regional sports network: CHOICE or higher where DIRECTV carries it in your ZIP code |
| Chicago Cubs | Marquee Sports Network | Regional sports network: CHOICE or higher where DIRECTV carries it in your ZIP code |
| Chicago White Sox | Chicago Sports Network; WCIU for select games | Regional sports network: CHOICE or higher where DIRECTV carries it in your ZIP code |
| Cincinnati Reds | Reds channel (MLB-produced); WXIX FOX19 for select games | MLB-produced team channel carried by DIRECTV in the team's home area: CHOICE or higher, or MySports with MyHome Team |
| Cleveland Guardians | Guardians channel (MLB-produced); WKYC for select games | MLB-produced team channel carried by DIRECTV in the team's home area: CHOICE or higher, or MySports with MyHome Team |
| Colorado Rockies | Rockies channel (MLB-produced); KTVD for select games | MLB-produced team channel carried by DIRECTV in the team's home area: CHOICE or higher, or MySports with MyHome Team |
| Detroit Tigers | Detroit SportsNet (MLB-produced) | MLB-produced team channel carried by DIRECTV in the team's home area: CHOICE or higher, or MySports with MyHome Team |
| Houston Astros | Space City Home Network | Regional sports network: CHOICE or higher where DIRECTV carries it in your ZIP code |
| Kansas City Royals | Royals channel (MLB-produced); KCTV5 and KSMO for select games | MLB-produced team channel carried by DIRECTV in the team's home area: CHOICE or higher, or MySports with MyHome Team |
| Los Angeles Angels | Angels channel; KCOP 13 and KTTV for select games | Regional sports network: CHOICE or higher where DIRECTV carries it in your ZIP code |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | SportsNet LA; KTLA 5 for select games | Regional sports network: CHOICE or higher where DIRECTV carries it in your ZIP code |
| Miami Marlins | Marlins channel (MLB-produced); WBFS and CBS Miami for select games | MLB-produced team channel carried by DIRECTV in the team's home area: CHOICE or higher, or MySports with MyHome Team |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Brewers channel (MLB-produced); WITI FOX 6 for select games | MLB-produced team channel carried by DIRECTV in the team's home area: CHOICE or higher, or MySports with MyHome Team |
| Minnesota Twins | Twins channel (MLB-produced); FOX 9 for select games | MLB-produced team channel carried by DIRECTV in the team's home area: CHOICE or higher, or MySports with MyHome Team |
| New York Mets | SNY; PIX11 for select games | Regional sports network: CHOICE or higher where DIRECTV carries it in your ZIP code |
| New York Yankees | YES Network | Regional sports network: CHOICE or higher where DIRECTV carries it in your ZIP code |
| Philadelphia Phillies | NBC Sports Philadelphia; NBC10 for select games | Regional sports network: CHOICE or higher where DIRECTV carries it in your ZIP code |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | SportsNet Pittsburgh | Regional sports network: CHOICE or higher where DIRECTV carries it in your ZIP code |
| San Diego Padres | Padres channel (MLB-produced); KFMB for select games | MLB-produced team channel carried by DIRECTV in the team's home area: CHOICE or higher, or MySports with MyHome Team |
| San Francisco Giants | NBC Sports Bay Area; KNTV for select games | Regional sports network: CHOICE or higher where DIRECTV carries it in your ZIP code |
| Seattle Mariners | Mariners channel (MLB-produced); KING 5 for select games | MLB-produced team channel carried by DIRECTV in the team's home area: CHOICE or higher, or MySports with MyHome Team |
| St. Louis Cardinals | Cardinals channel (MLB-produced); KMOV for select games | MLB-produced team channel carried by DIRECTV in the team's home area: CHOICE or higher, or MySports with MyHome Team |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Rays channel (MLB-produced); WMOR for select games | MLB-produced team channel carried by DIRECTV in the team's home area: CHOICE or higher, or MySports with MyHome Team |
| Texas Rangers | Rangers Sports Network; CW33 for select games | Regional sports network: CHOICE or higher where DIRECTV carries it in your ZIP code |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Sportsnet (Canada) | Out of market in the U.S.: MLB Extra Innings (satellite) or MLB.TV |
| Washington Nationals | Nationals channel (MLB-produced); WTTG FOX 5 for select games | MLB-produced team channel carried by DIRECTV in the team's home area: CHOICE or higher, or MySports with MyHome Team |
Games picked for national TV air there instead. Not sure your team's network is available at your address? Call 1-855-690-9884. More background: DIRECTV regional sports networks, the regional sports fee and out-of-market regional networks.
MLB Extra Innings and MLB.TV on DIRECTV
MLB Extra Innings (satellite)
MLB Extra Innings shows up to 90 out-of-market games a week during the regular season and includes access to MLB.TV for streaming. It's sold by the season and renews automatically. To get a refund, cancel within the first week of the season. Your local team's games are blacked out, and so are exclusive national broadcasts.
MLB.TV (DIRECTV streaming)
Extra Innings is for DIRECTV satellite customers. If you have DIRECTV's streaming service, you can add MLB.TV for out-of-market games instead.
How to order
Current customers can order in their DIRECTV account online, by calling DIRECTV customer service or by texting MLB to 223322. New to DIRECTV? Call American TV at 1-855-690-9884 to set up service first. Confirm the current price when you order. Read about the MLB.TV move to ESPN.
Which DIRECTV option fits your baseball habit?
| If you want... | Get | Why |
|---|---|---|
| The postseason | ENTERTAINMENT or higher, with local channels | TBS, FS1, FOX and NBC |
| Your local team all season | CHOICE or higher | Adds regional sports networks, team channels and MLB Network |
| A sports-only streaming plan | MySports Genre Pack ($64.99/mo) | National sports channels plus MyHome Team for your local network |
| Every out-of-market team | MLB Extra Innings (satellite) or MLB.TV (streaming) | Up to 90 out-of-market games a week on Extra Innings |
| Whip-around action | Sports Pack | Adds MLB Strike Zone (719) on Wednesdays and Fridays |
Compare DIRECTV packages and the DIRECTV sports package price, or call 1-855-690-9884.
After the World Series
MLB Network (213) stays busy all winter with free agency, trade news and award coverage. When spring training and the 2027 regular season get closer, we'll update this page with dates, channels and the latest on MLB Extra Innings.
Tips so you never miss a pitch
- Search the DIRECTV guide by team name to find every upcoming game.
- Use Multiview on compatible TVs to watch up to four games at once during the season.
- Two playoff games at once? Remember that TBS and truTV split American League coverage, and FOX and FS1 split the National League.
- Bookmark this page. We refresh the games table throughout the postseason.
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Frequently asked questions
What channel are the MLB playoffs on DIRECTV?
The Wild Card Series is on NBC and Peacock. The American League Division Series and ALCS air on TBS (channel 247) and truTV (246), with UniMás (408) in Spanish. The National League Division Series and NLCS are on FOX and FS1 (219), and the World Series is on FOX.
What channel is TBS on DIRECTV?
TBS is channel 247. It comes with the ENTERTAINMENT package and higher.
What channel is FS1 on DIRECTV?
FS1 is channel 219. It comes with the ENTERTAINMENT package and higher.
When does the 2026 World Series start, and where can I watch it?
Game 1 is Friday, Oct. 23, on FOX, which DIRECTV carries as a local channel where locals are available. FOX Deportes (channel 465) has the Spanish-language broadcast.
Does MLB Extra Innings show playoff games?
No. MLB Extra Innings covers out-of-market regular-season games. Postseason games air on national TV: NBC, TBS, truTV, FOX and FS1.
Can DIRECTV streaming customers get MLB Extra Innings?
No. MLB Extra Innings is a DIRECTV satellite package. DIRECTV streaming customers can add MLB.TV for out-of-market games instead.
What channel is MLB Network on DIRECTV?
MLB Network is channel 213. It comes with the CHOICE package and higher.
Baseball questions? Call 1-855-690-9884.
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