The 2025 MLB Playoffs are being nationally broadcast on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TBS, FOX, and FS1. The Wild Card round games are shown on ABC and ESPN channels, while FOX, FS1, and TBS will cover the rest of the postseason. For watching the playoffs without cable in the US, streaming services like DirecTV, Sling TV, and Fubo offer access to the needed channels:
- DirecTV MySports includes ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, TBS, FOX, and FS1.
- Sling TV’s Orange + Blue plan includes TBS, ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, and some local FOX and ABC channels.
- Fubo offers ESPN, ABC, FOX, and FS1 but lacks TBS.
Additionally, the ESPN app and fubo are good options for live streaming, especially for the Wild Card Series. SiriusXM also provides MLB Playoffs radio coverage. In summary, to watch the 2025 MLB Playoffs:
- On TV: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TBS, FOX, FS1
- Streaming: ESPN app, Fubo (with free trial available), DirecTV, Sling TV
This covers the entire postseason including the Wild Card round and beyond.
