After 162 games, 12 teams entered the MLB playoffs with a hope to win the World Series, but now only two remain as the World Series is underway. We've got everything you need to know on how to watch the World Series right here.
After both the ALCS and NLCS went to game 7s, the Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks emerged victorious. The Rangers are looking for their first World Series title in franchise history, while the Diamondbacks are hoping to claim their second, previously beating the New York Yankees in 2001.
Below you'll find out just where and how to watch the World Series, including the TV schedule for the full series.
How to watch MLB playoffs in the US
All World Series games are airing on Fox.
Games on Fox can be watched for free if you have a TV antenna to receiver over-the-air local station signals. They are also no additional cost if you have a traditional cable TV service, as Fox is automatically carried on those plans.
When we get to live TV streaming service options, the most affordable plan that delivers most of the games is Sling TV. Sling TV carries Fox as part of its channel lineup for Blue & Orange combo package.There are other live TV streaming services that offer all the channels you'll need to watch the World Series, like Fubo, Hulu with Live TV and YouTube TV.
How to watch MLB playoffs in the UK
UK fans can watch MLB on TNT Sports, which is available through BT Sport or can be accessed by signing up for a Discover Plus Premium monthly membership.
How to watch MLB playoffs from anywhere
If none of these options are available to you or you are away from home and your usual way of watching the event, you can solve this issue with a Virtual Private Network (a VPN).
A VPN lets you get around the usual digital barriers by changing your IP address, meaning you can watch events like the Berlin Marathon 2023 tournament even if it is not directly broadcasting where you are. Our favorite is ExpressVPN, which is the No. 1-rated VPN in the world right now according to our sister site, TechRadar.
How to use a VPN to watch any stream:
- Download the app at ExpressVPN
- Choose the location of the streaming service you want to watch.
- Navigate to the streaming service and start watching!
MLB playoff schedule
Here is the complete MLB playoff schedule and what TV channel you can expect to find each game.
World Series
Friday, October 27
- Arizona Diamondbacks 5, Texas Rangers 6 (Rangers lead series 1-0)
Saturday, October 28
- Arizona Diamondbacks 9, Texas Rangers 1 (Series tied 1-1)
Monday, October 30
- Texas Rangers 3, Arizona Diamondbacks 1 (Rangers lead series 2-1)
Tuesday, October 31
- Texas Rangers vs Arizona Diamondbacks game 4, 8:03 pm ET/5:03 pm PT (Fox)
Wednesday, November 1
- Texas Rangers vs Arizona Diamondbacks game 5, 8:03 pm ET/5:03 pm PT (Fox)
Friday, November 3
*denotes if necessary
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Texas Rangers game 6*, 8:03 pm ET/5:03 pm PT (Fox)
Saturday, November 4
*denotes if necessary
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Texas Rangers game 7*, 8:03 pm ET/5:03 pm PT (Fox)
