The World Series is the culmination of the baseball season, pitting the National League Champions against the winners of the American League in a best-of-seven championship series, where the team with the highest winning percentage in the regular season hosts Games 1, 2, 6 and 7. The history of the World Series harkens back to 1903, when it changed from a football to a baseball championship. Since then, there have been amazing moments throughout history that cemented legacies and dynasties.
If you’re a fan of the Dodgers or Yankees or just curious about how to stream the World Series, our guide will help. We’ll cover the channel broadcasting each game in the series and an overview of the streaming services covering the event.
Every World Series game is broadcast on Fox. Below is a glance at the streaming services offering Fox:
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DIRECTV STREAM is one of the best ways to stream the action. There are four different package options available with DIRECTV STREAM. The Entertainment package offers a wealth of news, sports and entertainment programming. Most importantly, you can stream every World Series game live on Fox.
If you’re an avid baseball fan, consider upgrading your package next season. The next tier, the Choice plan, offers regional sports channels like FanDuel Sports Networks. In turn, you’ll have more access to local games. Each DIRECTV STREAM plan has unlimited DVR, allowing you to record every game of the October classic.
Fubo is a sports fan’s dream. There's plans with Fubo that offer every channel you want, such as ESPN, Fox and FanDuel Sports Networks.
On top of that, every Fubo plan offers unlimited Cloud DVR. It is a significant bonus, allowing you to record as many baseball games as possible. The platform also allows you to stream from up to 10 devices at time when at home, plus 3 on the go.
Hulu’s live TV package is one of the more unique options available. Along with having access to many channels, including Fox, you can package it with the Disney Bundle. The Disney Bundle includes live and on-demand content from Hulu, Disney Plus and ESPN Plus. ESPN Plus members can also stream sports documentaries and read premium articles on ESPN.com.
Circling back to its live TV service, there is much to like. Stream sports on Fox, ESPN, Fox Sports 1 and the MLB Network. With unlimited DVR, you can record as much content as you want whenever you delight. The platform offers something for everyone in your household.
If you want to save money on streaming services, Sling TV is a smart alternative. The platform offers affordable plans with access to sports networks like ESPN and Fox Sports 1. Each plan also has 50 hours of DVR, or you can upgrade to 200 for a small additional fee.
While affordable, Sling TV doesn’t offer local channels in every area. It means if you’re not in one of these locations, you won’t receive Fox. The good news is you can buy a digital antenna to stream the World Series and other local content. Even that cost, combined with Sling TV’s prices, will help you save money compared to other options.
YouTube TV creates the ultimate sports bar experience at home. With its multiview, you can stream the World Series with other sports concurrently. The service also lets you join games live or catch key highlights before catching up.
The platform offers a ton of sports channels. You can stream content on Fox, ESPN, Fox Sports 1, the MLB Network and many others. The only drawback is YouTube TV doesn’t offer the FanDuel Sports Networks, meaning during the regular season it can be difficult to catch more games live. Still, YouTube TV’s exceptional channel offerings, affordable price and viewing features set it apart.
World Series action starts on Friday, October 25. Here’s the full schedule of games.
*Games 5-7 are only necessary if there’s a split in the first four games
Yes, if you have a streaming platform carrying Fox, you’ll be able to stream the World Series live without cable. Plenty of streaming companies, like Hulu + Live, YouTube TV, DIRECTV STREAM and Fubo have the network.
The least expensive service is Sling TV. If you live in one of the markets carrying Fox, you can save money and stream the World Series.
You can record the World Series like you would any program. Follow your streaming service’s guide for recording content. Most of them will allow you to set up a series recording where once you program it, it’ll record every game for you.