The Seattle Mariners are due for a deep playoff run and it looked like they were on the verge of a breakthrough in 2023. The team found themselves in first place in the AL West in September, only to miss the playoffs altogether. It was a blow to a team that had finally made it back to the postseason in 2022 after a 21-year drought. Things might start trending in a different direction this year. Behind the pitching of a rotation that includes Luis Castillo, George Kirby, Logan Gilbert and Bryce Miller, fans would love to see the team make a play for a pennant.
Mariners fans in the Pacific Northwest can enjoy local coverage on Root Sports, the regional sports network (RSN). National games are readily available on ESPN, Fox, FS1, MLB Network and TBS. For those who are out-of-market, and MLB.TV subscription will provide Mariners broadcasts.
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ESPN |
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Fox |
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Fox Sports 1 |
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MLB Network |
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TBS |
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*Local channels available only in select locations
One of the best options for watching Mariners games is DIRECTV STREAM. The Entertainment plan offers sports staples ESPN, Fox, FS1 and TBS as part of its channel lineup. If you want access to Root Sports or MLB Network, you’ll need to upgrade to the Choice plan.
An additional perk of upgrading to the higher tier plans is access to more sports programming on networks like ACC, Big Ten, CBS Sports, ESPNU, ESPNews, Fox Sports 2, NBA TV, NHL, SEC, and Tennis Channel. With DIRECTV STREAM's unlimited cloud DVR, you can record shows and watch them later—up to nine months—if you forget to watch live.
Fubo is known as one of the best live TV streaming services for sports so it should come as no surprise that baseball is well represented. The Pro plan includes ESPN, Fox and FS1, plus Root Sports is available for local Mariners, Kraken and Trailblazers coverage. Note that Fubo adds a regional sports fee of up to $14.99 per month in areas where one or more RSNs are available.
There is no TBS on Fubo, but MLB Network is available with an Elite plan upgrade. One plus is unlimited DVR storage so you can rest assured you can catch up on any games you’ve missed.
Mariners fans might not be aware that Hulu + Live TV offers one of the best deals out there. Every plan comes with more than 90 channels, including ESPN, Fox, FS1, MLB Network and TBS. Unfortunately, RSNs are not usually available on Hulu + Live TV.
As a subscriber to Hulu + Live TV, you can access the Hulu on-demand library, along with Disney Plus and ESPN Plus. Combat sports fans can enjoy tons of UFC programming, Disney animated classics, the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the critically acclaimed "30 for 30" catalog. Having unlimited DVR storage is the cherry on top.
For those on a tighter budget, Sling TV is a viable option. Orange and Blue are the two stripped-down basic plans. A combined Orange and Blue plan is the best choice for baseball coverage because of the variety. This package includes ESPN, Fox, FS1 and TBS for Mariners fans. If you want MLB Network, you can add it by tacking on the Sports Extra for an additional fee.
While Sling TV is generally a good deal, the 50 hours of DVR storage will leave subscribers wanting more. The low prices might be enough to overlook that limitation.
YouTube TV only offers one base plan, but what it lacks in plan diversity, it makes up for in channel options. The 100-plus channel lineup include ESPN, Fox, FS1 and TBS, but no MLB Network. You won’t find Root Sports, either. For NFL fans, YouTube TV is where you can subscribe to the NFL Sunday Ticket add-on, which lets you watch out-of-market games.
With unlimited DVR storage, you can watch all your favorite sports and programs whenever you want. Up to six people in your household can create an individual profile for more personalized viewing.
Apple TV+ is the streaming home of original programming like the Emmy award-winning comedy juggernaut “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” “Slow Horses,” “Drops of God,” “Bad Sisters” and “Masters of Air.” But besides a strong entertainment roster, Apple TV+ also offers content that will appeal to sports fans. Fans of the Seattle Mariners and other MLB teams can look forward to a doubleheader every weekend as part of “Friday Night Baseball.” With each team playing 162 regular season games, there’s always a strong chance that your favorite team will be part of the lineup.
MLB.TV gives you the chance to watch live broadcasts of games that are not available in your area, without blackout restrictions. If you’re on the fence about shelling out extra money, MLB.TV offers free trials for you to test before committing. You can subscribe to the service directly through MLB.TV or through Amazon Prime Video.
Multiple channels broadcast Seattle Mariners games. For national coverage, tune into ESPN, Fox, FS1, MLB Network, and TBS, or regional sports network Root Sports if you’re local. If you’re out-of-market, MLB.TV is the best option for comprehensive coverage.
All local Mariners games can be found on Root Sports in the Pacific Northwest. But if you live outside the area, you can catch Mariners games with an MLB.TV subscription or nationally on ESPN, Fox, FS1, MLB Network and TBS.
Hulu + Live TV offers multiple channels to follow baseball coverage. Seattle Mariners fans can watch the team on ESPN, FS1, Fox, MLB Network and TBS.