MLB EI 2026

[dtv757]

Didn't see a thread already but just wanted to share ...

I was able to authorize MLB.TV already by linking to my DirecTV .

Usually it doesnt work untill the final week of spring training.

Happy MLB season !

 

[dtv757]

So according to this D* insider article.. BravesVision will be ch 645

Note the D* article was written before the final Braves Vision announcement

https://www.directv.com/insider/atlanta-braves-schedule/

 

[Jimbo]

So, MLB.TV is taking over for the D* subs taht had the Extra Innings package it sounds like, seeing most RSN's are gone, thats a good deal for D* ...
Curious, how much are they asking for it ?

Normal every day price is $149
Keep in mind, MLB.TV is Out of Market games ...

What are they doing for those of you that want In Market games, you use to get on your RSN ?

What I Hope happens is MLB.TV is allowed to show the In Market games (for a Price of course), thus All games being on the same App.

I'm not sure if that is possible, but with the status of broadcasts for MLB, they need to get something going for InMarket games as well.

 

[b4pjoe]

Normal every day price is $149
Keep in mind, MLB.TV is Out of Market games ...

Both MLB TV and DIRECTV EI is $149 and both are out of market packages.

I'm sure DIRECTV would like to get the channels that are broadcasting the teams games this year like the new Braves channel BravesVision which I guess they have made a deal for it already, Cardinals.tv, Brewers.tv etc for all teams and they would fill the spot where the local RSN's were previously. Whether they can get that done for all teams is anyone's guess. If not it sounds like all teams will have streaming options for $20 per month which would suck for those with multiple teams in their area and if they wanted all of those teams they would have to buy each teams streaming package.

 

[Jimbo]

Both MLB TV and DIRECTV EI is $149 and both are out of market packages.

I'm sure DIRECTV would like to get the channels that are broadcasting the teams games this year like the new Braves channel BravesVision which I guess they have made a deal for it already, Cardinals.tv, Brewers.tv etc for all teams and they would fill the spot where the local RSN's were previously. Whether they can get that done for all teams is anyone's guess. If not it sounds like all teams will have streaming options for $20 per month which would suck for those with multiple teams in their area and if they wanted all of those teams they would have to buy each teams streaming package.

I'm no longer with D*, but had EI for probably 15 years, worked out great ... I followed Verlander to Houston, Follow the Red Sox, started around 2000, because back then they could beat the yankees ... and the Home team is Detroit Tigers.

Now I use MLB.TV, I can get everything but the Tigers ... they still haven't come up with a solution, were only 4 weeks away.

Rumors has it that they will be on MLB Media (thats the same ones that many other teams are now with when the RSN fiasco went down.
However, there has been No Word yet on how to get then from MLB Media ...
Who is MLB Media ????

This is where I was thinking that MLB.TV could add it ... Guessing that MLB .TV and MLB Media (might be under the same umbrella ?)
Even if it's $149 for everyone and $99 for a single In Market team (that was last years price for the Indians (Guardians) ... I would expect that to go up to oh, whatever they think they can squeeze out of people $119 or $129.


I'm pretty sure I was paying about $169 for EI when I had it ... I think.

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[KyL416]

MLB.tv isn't replacing Extra Innings for DTV subs, subscribers of EI can authenticate on MLB.tv like they have been able to for previous seasons.

Even if DTV doesn't come to terms with some of the teams, they will still have access to their feeds for the Extra Innings channels.

If your MLB distributed team is carried, or you are in territory for the Mets (SNY) or Dodgers (SNLA+), you will be able to authenticate via the MLB.tv app for in market streaming, but that won't apply to the Yankees (Gotham Sports), Red Sox (NESN 360), Pirates (SNP 360), White Sox (CHSN), Cubs (Marquee), Rangers (Victory+), Astros (SpaceCity), Orioles (MASN+), Giants (NBC), or Athletics (NBC). For them in market streamers will still have to authenticate on their respective apps or watch via the DIRECTV app.

For the Phillies in market viewers can get a subscription to Phillies.TV via MLB.tv or subscribe to NBCS Philly via Peacock if they also want the 76ers and Flyers.

The Giants, Athletics and Orioles also offer in market D2C subscriptions via MLB.tv, but provider authentication is only available with their RSNs' apps.

 

[Jimbo]

In 2026, in-market fans can watch Detroit Tigers games via a new partnership with MLB, moving away from Bally Sports/FanDuel. Games will be available on a dedicated direct-to-consumer streaming service, through MLB.TV (without blackout restrictions), and via traditional cable/satellite providers (Comcast/Xfinity, DirecTV).
Sports Video Group +3
Key 2026 Viewing Options

• Direct-to-Consumer Streaming: A new, dedicated streaming app operated by MLB is in development for the 2026 season, allowing in-market, no-cable access.
• MLB.TV: In-market games will be available on MLB.TV, removing the traditional blackouts for local residents.
• Cable/Satellite: Traditional providers like Xfinity and DirecTV will carry the games.
• Streaming Services: Live TV services like FuboTV may carry the new network.
  MLB.com +5

Details regarding specific channel numbers, final app name, and pricing are expected closer to Opening Day.


Lets HOPE this is accurite ...
Also, letting us know Very Soon would be helpful.

 

[KyL416]

Not sure where you got that information from, but there are no plans for dedicated team specific apps. D2C subscriptions and TV provider authentication will be on the existing MLB.TV app.

Most of the new to MLB teams are not producing preseason games, the MLB app just gives you the opposing team's telecast if it's available for away games. i.e. the "Tigers.tv" stream used YES on 2/21 and Gray/Peachtree for today's game. No telecast was available for the home games on Sunday and Monday.

 

[dtv757]

I think I posted at the top but I was already able to link MLB.tv and DirecTV (MLB EI).

 

[dtv757]

I haven't tried nats.tv yet but im sure it will work...

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[KyL416]

They haven't activated provider authentication for any of the new to MLB.tv teams yet. If it's like previous years, that won't happen until the start of the regular season.

 

[Jimbo]

Not sure where you got that information from, but there are no plans for dedicated team specific apps. D2C subscriptions and TV provider authentication will be on the existing MLB.TV app.

Most of the new to MLB teams are not producing preseason games, the MLB app just gives you the opposing team's telecast if it's available for away games. i.e. the "Tigers.tv" stream used YES on 2/21 and Gray/Peachtree for today's game. No telecast was available for the home games on Sunday and Monday.

What I posted above was a simple Google search ...

How to watch the Detroit Tigers in 2026 in Market ?

 

[KyL416]

Google's summaries are pretty much useless once they started forcing their AI into it and bumping the web results with the correct information further down the page. It also frequently gives answers that are flat out wrong. i.e. falsely claiming a new app is in development for D2C users when it's going to be done via the existing MLB app.

The Tigers, or any of the other new to MLB teams, haven't officially announced any traditional TV deals yet. When they do it will be listed on their website.

In previous years they waited until the final week of spring training to announce their TV deals, so no information in February and the first half of March is normal. Like for the Guardians, Rangers and Twins last season we got our first indication when their feeds started testing on DTV's stream server and showed up in test mode on the TPN map. The Rangers feed showed up on the TPN maps the week of 3/12 and went live on 3/17, the Guardians feed showed up the week of 3/19, the Twins feed showed up the week of 3/26, both went live on 3/27. The Rangers did their own thing with Victory+ so they had an early announcement, the Twins didn't officially announce their TV deals until the morning of 3/27 after the channel was already live.

 

[Jimbo]

Google's summaries are pretty much useless once they started forcing their AI into it and bumping the web results with the correct information further down the page. It also frequently gives answers that are flat out wrong. i.e. falsely claiming a new app is in development for D2C users when it's going to be done via the existing MLB app.

The Tigers, or any of the other new to MLB teams, haven't officially announced any traditional TV deals yet. When they do it will be listed on their website.

In previous years they waited until the final week of spring training to announce their TV deals, so no information in February and the first half of March is normal. Like for the Guardians, Rangers and Twins last season we got our first indication when their feeds started testing on DTV's stream server and showed up in test mode on the TPN map. The Rangers feed showed up on the TPN maps the week of 3/12 and went live on 3/17, the Guardians feed showed up the week of 3/19, the Twins feed showed up the week of 3/26, both went live on 3/27. The Rangers did their own thing with Victory+ so they had an early announcement, the Twins didn't officially announce their TV deals until the morning of 3/27 after the channel was already live.

Ok, so Hurry up and Wait !

I'm working on finding out if the AI portion of Google can be turned off ... The AI Overview.

 

[KyL416]

Unfortunately there's no account wide setting, but there is a browser extension called "AI Overview Hider" that automatically hides it.


Many of the TV deals will probably be last minute as they didn't know until earlier this month that they would be leaving FanDuel, last year many of the affected teams knew they were out by the end of the previous season.

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[Jimbo]

Unfortunately there's no account wide setting, but there is a browser extension called "AI Overview Hider" that automatically hides it.


Many of the TV deals will probably be last minute as they didn't know until earlier this month that they would be leaving FanDuel, last year many of the affected teams knew they were out by the end of the previous season.

Do you use it ?

 

[KyL416]

DIRECTV updated their RSN Insider article to include BravesVision on 645 and carriage of the other MLB team channels.

 

[Mr Tony]

They had MLB like always at $149 as expected.
Then they had MLB.TV + (each team they are currently carrying) which means IF I wanted the MLB.TV package and say the Indians, it would cost $199 ...
That is Great news, as last year you had to buy the Indians seperate from the MLB.TV for $99 ... so gettging them for $199. is half price $49.99

correct. Last year that is how the Twins were too. get both for a deal. Same this year
Or if you wait a week after season starts the Twins (as example) offered a deal for their package.

 

[lefatman]

I think I posted at the top but I was already able to link MLB.tv and DirecTV (MLB EI).

In 2026, in-market fans can watch Detroit Tigers games via a new partnership with MLB, moving away from Bally Sports/FanDuel. Games will be available on a dedicated direct-to-consumer streaming service, through MLB.TV (without blackout restrictions), and via traditional cable/satellite providers (Comcast/Xfinity, DirecTV).
Sports Video Group +3
Key 2026 Viewing Options

• Direct-to-Consumer Streaming: A new, dedicated streaming app operated by MLB is in development for the 2026 season, allowing in-market, no-cable access.
• MLB.TV: In-market games will be available on MLB.TV, removing the traditional blackouts for local residents.
• Cable/Satellite: Traditional providers like Xfinity and DirecTV will carry the games.
• Streaming Services: Live TV services like FuboTV may carry the new network.
  MLB.com +5

Details regarding specific channel numbers, final app name, and pricing are expected closer to Opening Day.


Lets HOPE this is accurite ...
Also, letting us know Very Soon would be helpful.

I think I posted at the top but I was already able to link MLB.tv and DirecTV (MLB EI).

Thanks to whoever said they could sign into MLB.TV already. Did it last night.

 

[Jimbo]

Thanks to whoever said they could sign into MLB.TV already. Did it last night.

I have not signed into MLB.TV as of yet, my current password didn't work ... which is Ok as of the moment ..
I will get password and all changed/updated when the Tigers show up as an option to add ...
Which may be the day or week before ... which makes signing into MLB.TV aweful hectic at the last minute ...
Then again, they could show up tomorrow, nobody know .

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