How To Watch the Baltimore Orioles
All the pieces matter for the Baltimore Orioles in 2026
I’m watching the Baltimore Orioles this season for several reasons. But the biggest one is whether this Birdland squad can get back to its winning ways and translate regular-season success into a postseason title.
Baltimore’s 2025 campaign ended in disappointment, as the team won only 75 games and finished at the bottom of the American League East. But with the largest payroll increase in the league and a new manager in Craig Albernaz, the O’s have the talent and motivation to prove that last year was a fluke.
Watching the team on TV remains straightforward for in-market fans, but there is a major 2026 update to keep in mind: MASN is now the exclusive home of the Orioles. For the first time in two decades, the network is no longer sharing airtime with the Washington Nationals, which means no more “overflow” channel headaches for fans in the Mid-Atlantic. I’ll get into all the details you need to catch every pitch in this watch guide.
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Where to watch the Orioles—local TV breakdown
Fans can find the Orioles on TV mainly on MASN. The channel serves people who live in all of Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and the District of Columbia; major parts of North Carolina and Pennsylvania; and parts of West Virginia.
If you live in these areas, you can access MASN through a traditional cable provider, a live TV streaming service, or the standalone MASN+ platform. But fans outside of the Mid-Atlantic region will need an out-of-market subscription to MLB.TV (streaming) or MLB EXTRA INNINGS (cable/satellite).
| Channel | Starting price | Coverage | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | — | Most in-market games | DIRECTV, Xfinity, Verizon Fios, Cox, Fubo |
| MASN+ | $19.99/mo. | Most in-market games | MASN and MLB apps |
| MLB.TV | $29.99/mo. | Most out-of-market games | MLB and ESPN apps |
| MLB EXTRA INNINGS | $149.99/season | Most out-of-market games | Cable and satellite services |
Where to watch the Orioles—national TV breakdown
The Orioles will get several games on national TV this season. Generally, you’ll find Baltimore on FOX, FS1, Apple TV, and Peacock. These games are available all over the country.
These games are available across the country, but keep in mind that many are exclusive to specific services. To catch every game, you’ll need separate subscriptions for Apple TV and Peacock Premium, as these broadcasts aren’t available on MASN or MLB.TV.
| Network | Coverage | Available on |
|---|---|---|
| Apple TV | Friday Night Baseball exclusive games | Apple TV subscription ($12.99/mo.) |
| ESPN | Select regular-season games | Cable, satellite, live TV streaming services |
| FOX | Saturday MLB games, select primetime matchups, All-Star Game, World Series | Cable, satellite, live TV streaming services |
| FS1 | Saturday regular-season games, select postseason games (Division Series, League Championship Series) | Cable, satellite, live TV streaming services |
| MLB Network | Regular-season national games, simulcasts, showcase matchups | Cable, satellite, select live TV streaming services |
| NBC | Select Sunday MLB games | Cable, satellite, live TV streaming services |
| Netflix | Exclusive events (Home Run Derby, MLB at Field of Dreams) | Netflix subscription ($9.99–$26.99/mo.) |
| Peacock | Exclusive Sunday MLB games | Peacock Premium subscription ($10.99–$16.99/mo.), NBCSN (simulcasts) |
| TBS | Regular-season Tuesday night games, select postseason games (Division Series, League Championship Series) | Cable, satellite, live TV streaming services |
Best TV plans for watching the Baltimore Orioles
There are a lot of Orioles games, and MLB’s TV rights are split across multiple services. To watch every Baltimore game, you’ll need a combination of the services I highlighted below.
DIRECTV is my pick for the most coverage because it’s the most reliable way to get MASN in a live TV plan. I also recommend picking up Apple TV and Peacock Premium to catch the national games that won’t air on traditional sports networks.
Best Overall
DIRECTV carries MASN (ch. 640) throughout the entire seven-state territory of the Baltimore Orioles, as well as most national channels for those select games.
Exclusive Games
The Orioles have a few games that will be featured on the platform’s Friday Night Baseball showcase.
Exclusive Games
Multiple Orioles games will stream exclusively on Peacock Premium. Plus, any game broadcast on NBC will also stream on the platform.
Out-of-Market Coverage
Fans outside of Baltimore’s TV market can subscribe to MLB.TV to watch Orioles games live and on demand.
Watch the Orioles with a free trial
Fans who aren’t ready to commit financially to watching every Orioles game can utilize free trials from a few different live TV streaming services. But those trials are limited and will only get you a handful of games.
| Packages | Price | ESPN | FOX | FS1 | NBC | TBS | MLB Network | RSNs* | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV | Five days free, then $89.99–$169.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | View Plans for DIRECTV STREAM |
| Fubo | Five days free, then $14.99–$94.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — | — | ✔ | ✔ | View Plans for FuboTV |
| YouTube TV | Varies, then $82.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — | — | View Plans for YouTube TV |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
*Avail. of RSNs varies by zip code and pkg.
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How to watch the Baltimore Orioles FAQ
What channel are the Orioles on?
You can watch in-market Baltimore Orioles games on MASN. Any national TV games this season will appear on FOX, FS1, Apple TV, and Peacock Premium.
Why are Orioles games blacked out in my area?
Yes, a MASN+ subscription includes access to MASN and MASN2 content.
Can I watch the Baltimore Orioles for free?
Games on FOX can be watched free with an over-the-air antenna. Otherwise, you'll need free trials to a live TV streaming service for games on traditional TV channels.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com junior sports writer, Alex Vejar, reviewed the details of the 2026 Baltimore Orioles schedule. He then researched which TV and streaming providers offered the most channels to watch Orioles games. Using that information, he made a recommendation that he feels is best for Orioles fans.
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