How to watch the San Diego Padres live in 2024

What channels are San Diego Padres games on this season?

Padres games are unique because the team has an exclusive direct-to-consumer app called Padres.TV. This is where you can get most Padres games, and it’s unavailable with most streaming apps. However, the team says the games that are available on Padres.TV can also be viewed on Fubo. Nationally, the team is broadcast on MLB Network, Fox, ESPN, ESPN Plus and Apple TV+. 

How to watch the San Diego Padres on DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM lets you watch Padres games that air on Fox, ESPN and MLB Network. You can also watch local coverage for the Padres on DIRECT STREAM channel 694. You’ll get the most MLB broadcasts if you have the Choice, Ultimate or Premier package. Fans who live outside the local broadcast area will need a supplement to watch all the MLB games. 

DIRECTV STREAM also includes channels like NFL Network, NBA TV, MotorTrend, CBS Sports Network, Fox Sports 1 (FS1) and Fox Sports 2 (FS2) for sports fans. The livestreaming platform offers unlimited DVR storage in all plans.  

How to watch the San Diego Padres on Fubo

Fubo has a larger sports focus than most competitors. The platform airs local Padres games that are otherwise only available with cable or DIRECTV STREAM by carrying Padres.TV content, plus it has a lot of sports networks for other leagues. You can choose between the Pro, Elite and Premier plans to catch a variety of sports at a price point that works for your wallet.

You can watch NFL Network, Fox Soccer Plus, ESPNEWS, Big Ten Network, Golf Channel and Court Sports Network on Fubo for both professional and collegiate games. If that’s not enough, you can pay for an extra. The Sports Lite add-on has a variety of networks, including MLB Network, NHL Network and NBA TV. All customers get 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage. 

How to watch the San Diego Padres on Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV is the only livestreaming service that gives you ESPN Plus, which broadcasts some Padres games for the 2024 season. On the other hand, it’s harder to get local games with this service because it doesn’t have regional sports networks (RSNs). The platform carries all local networks, including Fox and ESPN. The service just added MLB Network to its main channel lineup before the 2024 season, so you’re in luck there, too. All customers get the Hulu on-demand library with their plan. 

Hulu + Live TV subscribers also get sports-related networks like FS1, FS2, NFL Network, TNT, TBS, ESPN2, Big Ten Network and SEC Network. The Sports Add-on costs extra but includes popular channels like NFL RedZone, FanDuel TV, FanDuel Racing and Sportsman Channel. Customers also get unlimited DVR storage and can save recordings for up to nine months before automatically deleting them. 

How to watch the San Diego Padres on Sling TV

Sling TV allows you to watch the San Diego Padres on ESPN and MLB Network (with an add-on). While the platform doesn’t offer local channels in all areas, you can get Fox in certain markets for additional Padres games that air nationally. The Sling Blue package has Fox in some markets, plus TBS and FS1. Sling Orange has ESPN and TBS. If you want all possible channels available, you can opt for the Sling Orange & Blue package.

Sling Orange, Sling Blue and Sling Orange & Blue all have Sports Extra add-ons available for an additional cost. Not only will you get MLB Network with these add-ons, but also content from MLB Network Strike Zone, NHL Network, NBA TV, NFL RedZone and Golf Channel. Sling TV offers 50 hours of DVR storage to all customers and 200 hours with the DVR Extra. 

How to watch the San Diego Padres on YouTube TV

YouTube TV doesn’t have MLB Network anymore, but it does let you watch Padres games that air on ESPN and Fox. This may leave some Pads fans wanting and requiring a supplemental MLB app to catch enough innings. If you choose YouTube TV as your cable alternative, you will have features like Key Plays and Stats views that let you track MLB game action in real-time and rewatch big game moments. 

Other sports networks on YouTube TV include NFL Network, FS2, MotorTrend, SEC Network, the CBS Sports Network and the Tennis Channel. Plus, the YouTube TV Sports Plus add-on has NFL RedZone, Fox Soccer Plus, Billiard TV, FanDuel TV, Fight Network and more. This platform is also the exclusive home of the NFL Sunday Ticket during fall and winter. YouTube TV has unlimited DVR storage space and recordings can be saved for up to nine months. 

How to watch the San Diego Padres on Apple TV+

Apple TV+ will air two exclusive MLB games during “Friday Night Baseball” this season. The Padres appear once on the schedule, opposing the Boston Red Sox in June. The service offers a free trial for new customers.

The Apple TV+ app is compatible with a wide variety of devices on top of Apple devices. In addition to Apple devices, you can download it to Amazon Fire TVs, Amazon Fire TV Sticks, smart TVs from Samsung and LG, Roku devices, PlayStations, Xbox gaming consoles and Chromecast with Google TV.

How to watch San Diego Padres out-of-market games with MLB TV

You can use MLB TV to watch out-of-market Padres games, making it a good option for fans who live outside San Diego County.  Meanwhile, if you live in or near San Diego, you can get a team pass this season that provides just Padres games. You can sign up for MLB TV on the MLB website or add it as an Amazon Prime channel. 

FAQ

What streaming service has Padres games?

Local Padres games air on Padres.TV is available on DIRECTV STREAM and Fubo. You can also watch the games on Fox, ESPN and MLB Network. Plus, the team will air some games on ESPN Plus and Apple TV+. 

Does Hulu have Padre games?

Hulu+ Live TV carries Padres games that are broadcast on ESPN, Fox and MLB Network. You can also use the ESPN Plus subscription that comes with Hulu + Live TV to watch some games. 

Can I watch the Padres on YouTube TV?

Yes, you can watch Padres games that air on Fox or ESPN. The platform doesn’t have access to Padres.TV or MLB Network.