How to watch the YES Network online without cable in 2025: Stream with DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, or the Gotham Sports app

What makes YES Network a must-have for sports fans in 2025?

If you’re a fan of the New York Yankees, the YES Network is a must-have broadcasting station. The network is pacing for more than 100+ live NY Yankees games for the 2025 MLB regular season. You're going to catch all of Aaron Judge smashing records out of the park. 

Which streaming services offer YES Network?

Here are the streaming platforms offering the YES Network. Note that the channel is only available for those who live in-market. Also, the YES Network and MSG+ apps merged with the Gotham Sports app; users of the former can use the Gotham Sports app and continue streaming without interruption. 

On DIRECTV STREAM and Fubo's respective service homepages, you can enter your zip code to determine if you're eligible to stream the YES Network.

How to watch YES Network on DIRECTV STREAM in 2025

DIRECTV STREAM offers you an abundance of entertainment and sports content. DIRECTV STREAM has three different plans: Entertainment, Choice, or Ultimate. 

The base Entertainment plan does don't have the YES Network. You must subscribe to the Choice package or higher to access the YES Network on DIRECTV STREAM in 2025. Along with the YES Network, DIRECTV STREAM offers regional sports networks like FanDuel Sports Networks, making it a smart service to consider for the entirety of the 2025 MLB season.

How to watch YES Network on Fubo in 2025

If you live in the New York City area, you’ll be delighted to learn that the YES Network is included as part of the Fubo Pro and Elite tier plans. Fubo also features Fox, Fox Sports 1, Sportsnet, the Marquee Sports Network, Fox Sports 2 and your local channels. In turn, local fans can stream many Yankee games live. 

If you don’t live near New York City, you could add the MLB.TV add-on for an additional monthly fee. It allows out-of-market fans to stream NYY MLB games live.

Is the YES Network a must for all sports fans?

The YES Network only appeals to fans of three teams: New York Yankees, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Liberty. If you’re not a fan of those three teams, there isn't much of a reason to get this network. 

Keep in mind if you plan to access the channel on Fubo with an eligible plan, you’ll need to be local to do so. If not, you’ll want to supplement your streaming plan with a subscription to MLB.TV for the Yankees, NBA TV for the Nets, and WNBA League Pass for the Liberty. 

How to watch the YES Network on the Gotham Sports app

The YES Network app has been absorbed into the Gotham Sports app and is free to download on your Apple or Android device. From there, follow the prompts to set up your Gotham Sports app account. The YES Network standalone subscription is $33.33 per month in six installments.

Devices that support the Yes Network streaming through the Gotham Sports app:

• iPhone
• iPad
• Android tablets
• Firestick
• Apple TV
• Roku
• Fire TV
• Chromecast

How to watch select YES Network Yankees Games on Amazon Prime Video

For the 2025 MLB season, the YES Network has partnered with Amazon Prime Video to offer 21 New York Yankees games for subscribers:

FAQ

Which streaming services have YES Network?

DIRECTV STREAM and Fubo offer the YES Network as part of their elite channel lineups. With DIRECTV STREAM, you'll need the Choice or Ultimate plan to get the YES Network. With Fubo, the Pro and Elite plans have the YES Network, but you must be located within the Ney York City regional area to receive it within your package.

Is the YES Network on Amazon Prime?

Amazon Prime Video will stream 21 New York Yankees games for the 2025 MLB season. While it's not a ton of games, it's enough to keep a fan happy, and save a bit on your streaming budget. 

How can I watch the YES Network for free?

Your lowest cost option would be to rotate two free trials with DIRECTV STREAM and FUBO. This way, and with 5-day free trials per each, you can stream the YES Network for 10 days, provided you're in-network and a new subscriber to each streaming platform. 

Is there an app for the YES Network?

The original YES Network app was sunsetted, and the subscription platform has now been combined and integrated into the Gotham Sports app. Former YES Network app current subscribers can transfer over their prior credentials to begin watching through the Gotham Sports app. New subscribers will have to sign up with the YES subscription through the Gotham Sports app.