For many streaming TV users, the answer is: not without some serious maneuvering. In our Braves example, the regional sports network has been Fox Sports South for many years. More on that later. This includes nationally-televised games for the local team.
And there has been no agreement to rectify the situation in time for the baseball season. The games are still available on cable and satellite services that have agreements with regional sports networks. And you can use your login credentials for those services to stream games on phone and tablet apps. Customers of the following streaming services may not have access to MLB games in their local broadcasting areas:.
If you are a satellite or cable TV customer, chances are pretty good that you still have access to your regional sports network. Is your loyalty to your favorite team or to your streaming service?
Unfortunately, your allegiance to both may be tested as a result of this situation. If your local cable provider offers the regional sports network that you need to watch your favorite baseball team, the easiest remedy could be to sign back up for cable and watch the games. Blackout and other restrictions apply; scroll down for complete details. Blackout restrictions are based on geography and apply based on your physical location, which may be determined using various available factors, including IP address.
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Notwithstanding the terms generally applicable to MLB. TV or otherwise presented to you, the MLB. Unfortunately, even in a shortened, game season in , blackouts will still be in place. Here's what to know about MLB's blackout restrictions in , including the map of regional broadcasts. The one word that's important to note when it comes to MLB's blackout policy is "regionalization.
In fact, in certain areas like Iowa, as many as six teams are subject to blackout rules. If you choose not to have cable in New York, the Mets and Yankees won't be available via streaming service. If you're in LA, the Dodgers and Angels won't be able to be streamed, as well. There isn't an exact fix for this, either. The reasons for the blackouts is simple and twofold: the first reason is cable providers' desire for exclusive broadcasting rights in their local networks.
The second, is MLB's desire to get fans into the stadium for attendance purposes. Unfortunately, though, for a lot of fans, getting out to the stadium isn't exactly an easy endeavor.
In certain areas — like aforementioned Iowa or Las Vegas or Hawaii — the nearest ballpark can be a long drive or a plane ride away.
So while MLB.
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