Beginning in 2026, the Miami Marlins are changing how fans watch their games by introducing Marlins.TV, a direct-to-consumer streaming service developed in partnership with Major League Baseball. This new platform aims to provide fans with a more controlled and flexible option for accessing Marlins games on TV and mobile devices.
This transition may feel unsettling for longtime viewers accustomed to existing broadcast arrangements, especially if it means paying more for access. As details continue to emerge, here is what is currently known about how to watch Miami Marlins games through the new Miami Marlins TV streaming options.
Understanding Your Marlins Viewing Zone
Subscription options vary depending on whether you live inside or outside the Marlins’ home television market. To determine which category you fall into, fans can check blackout restrictions by entering their zip code on the Marlins.TV sign-up page. Those confirmed to be within the Marlins’ local territory will see a message indicating that Marlins.TV is the recommended subscription path.
Details of the Marlins.TV Streaming Package
The Marlins.TV service offers access to 157 regular season Miami Marlins games with additional pregame and postgame shows. It also includes livestreams of minor league affiliates’ games through MiLB.TV and MLB Big Inning content. The cost for this package is $19.99 per month or $99.99 for an entire season, with a 50% discount available to Marlins Premium Members and full-season ticket holders.
As of early February, only full-season subscriptions are available for purchase since monthly billing will begin closer to the regular season start. Fans wanting to watch spring training games must secure the full-season package, though the exact spring training broadcasts Marlins will produce have yet to be announced.
Subscribers will be able to stream Marlins.TV across most computers, tablets, smartphones, and smart TVs using the MLB app.
Combined MLB.TV and Marlins.TV Offering
For a more comprehensive baseball viewing experience, the combined MLB.TV and Marlins.TV package provides all the Marlins games with pre- and postgame coverage, out-of-market access to every other MLB team’s games, MiLB.TV, MLB Network, MLB Big Inning, and live audio for every MLB team.
This bundle costs $39.99 monthly or $199.99 for the full season, with only the complete season option currently available for purchase. Like the Marlins.TV package, streaming accessibility includes computers, mobile devices, and smart TVs through the MLB app. Access to spring training content is included, but specific broadcast details are pending.
Options for In-Market Viewers Beyond Streaming
Some fans may prefer receiving Marlins games through their existing cable or satellite provider instead of subscribing separately. As reported by Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, several options are emerging:
- Marlins games will be available on a dedicated Comcast channel for an additional, yet undisclosed, fee.
- DirecTV is expected to carry Marlins games for subscribers both via satellite and streaming, also with an additional fee that has yet to be revealed.
- Fubo TV will offer Marlins games for an extra charge, though pricing details remain unknown.
- It is still unclear if providers such as YouTube TV, Breezeline, Hotwire, Dish Network, and Breezeline will carry games in South Florida.
Broadcasts Available Over-The-Air
The Marlins will also simulcast select games on local stations CBS News Miami and CW Miami. Specific dates for these broadcasts have not yet been made public but will be shared once confirmed.
MLB.TV Package for Fans Outside the Marlins Market
For out-of-market viewers, MLB.TV provides access to all 157 Marlins regular season games with ancillary pregame and postgame coverage, plus every other MLB team’s out-of-market games, MiLB.TV, MLB Network, MLB Big Inning, and live audio for all MLB clubs. The subscription costs $29.99 monthly or $149.99 for the season, prices remaining consistent with 2025.
Current subscribers will have their accounts renewed automatically around March 1, while new customers must subscribe through ESPN. With ESPN’s acquisition of MLB.TV, new subscriptions include a one-month free trial of ESPN Unlimited, which can be canceled without affecting MLB.TV access.
Like other packages, MLB.TV content is available on computers, tablets, phones, and smart TVs via the MLB app.
National Broadcasts and Exclusive Viewing Requirements
Several Miami Marlins home games will be nationally televised on FS1, including matchups on July 25 against the San Diego Padres, August 8 versus the Los Angeles Dodgers, and August 22 against the Washington Nationals.
Some games will be exclusive national broadcasts available only through specific platforms, requiring separate subscriptions:
- May 10 against Washington Nationals (Peacock)
- May 17 at Tampa Bay Rays (Peacock)
- June 14 at Pittsburgh Pirates (Peacock)
- August 30 at Washington Nationals (Peacock)
“Marlins games will be available on a standalone channel on Comcast, for an additional fee. The channel number and fee have not been disclosed.” ?Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
“DirecTV very likely will make Marlins games available for satellite and streaming subscribers, for an undetermined additional fee, just as they have done for all of the other teams who, like the Marlins, have opted for the MLB Media package.” ?Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
“Fans can watch games, for an additional fee, on Fubo. The charge hasn’t been announced.” ?Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
This shift to Marlins.TV and the accompanying changes in broadcast distribution represent a significant departure in how Miami Marlins games will be offered in the coming years. Fans should prepare for new subscription models and possibly higher costs but also greater control over how they choose to follow their team.
As more details unfold, including spring training broadcast plans and pricing updates from various providers, viewers will need to stay informed to determine the best viewing options for their needs and location. The rollout of Marlins.TV could set a precedent for other MLB teams exploring direct streaming options as the sports media landscape evolves.
