Marlins Video
Starting in 2026, the way that fans access the Miami Marlins on television is completely changing. The Marlins are taking control of their TV and streaming by launching Marlins.TV, a joint effort with Major League baseball to offer a direct-to-consumer viewing option.
First, don't panic. You're not alone. It's understandable to be uncomfortable with this after years of having the same solution for how to watch the Fish, especially if this new arrangement could wind up costing you a few more bucks.
When everything changes, things can also get confusing, so here are the answers we have so far about how to watch the Miami Marlins on TV or a mobile device. The details around this are coming through in drips, but we'll keep this updated as we learn more.
Are you in the Marlins home television territory?
There are different subscription plans for in-market and out-of-market viewers, so make sure you understand which bucket you belong in. If you're unsure based on the coverage map above, scroll to the bottom of the Marlins.TV sign-up page and you will see a field for checking blackout restrictions. Enter your zip code and press the "Submit" button.
If you reside in the Marlins home television territory, you'll receive the following message:
For many of you in the Marlins' local market, a Marlins.TV subscription will be the best path forward.
Marlins.TV package
What you get: 157 Marlins regular season games plus pregame and postgame coverage, MiLB.TV (game broadcasts of the Marlins' Triple-A, Double-A, High-A and Low-A affiliates) and MLB Big Inning.
What it costs: $19.99 per month or $99.99 per season. Marlins Premium Members and full-season ticket members receive a 50% discount. From March 23-31, the Marlins are offering two complimentary tickets to any home game in April to fans who purchase the season-long subscription.
How to use it: Once logged in, you will be able to watch Marlins.TV from most computers, tablets, phones and smart TVs (via the MLB app).
MLB.TV & Marlins.TV package
What you get: 157 Marlins regular season games plus pregame and postgame coverage, every other MLB team's out-of-market games, MiLB.TV, MLB Network, MLB Big Inning and live audio for all MLB teams.
What it costs: $39.99 per month or $199.99 per season. From March 23-31, the Marlins are offering two complimentary tickets to any home game in April to fans who purchase the season-long subscription.
How to use it: Once logged in, you will be able to watch MLB.TV and Marlins.TV from most computers, tablets, phones and smart TVs (via the MLB app).
In-market alternatives
Instead of subscribing separately, some of you may find it more convenient to get local Marlins games as an add-on to your existing cable or satellite service. As of March 23, it's unclear how the costs of those alternatives compare to Marlins.TV.
From Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald:
- Marlins games will be available on a standalone channel on Comcast, for an additional fee. The channel number and fee have not been disclosed.
- DirecTV very likely will make Marlins games available for satellite and streaming subscribers, for an undetermined additional fee, just as they have done for all of the other teams who, like the Marlins, have opted for the MLB Media package.
- Fans can watch games, for an additional fee, on Fubo. The charge hasn’t been announced.
- The Marlins don’t yet know if the games will be available on YouTube TV, Breezeline, Hotwire, Dish Network and Breezeline—five of South Florida’s other major cable and satellite providers.
Over-the-air broadcasts
The Marlins will simulcast a portion of their games on CBS News Miami and CW Miami. All of those dates will be added to this page when available.
MLB.TV package (out-of-market fans)
What you get: 157 Marlins regular season games plus pregame and postgame coverage, every other MLB team's out-of-market games, MiLB.TV, MLB Network, MLB Big Inning and live audio for all MLB teams.
What it costs: $29.99 per month or $149.99 per season (same price as 2025). Existing subscribers will be renewed automatically through their MLB.TV account on or around March 1. For new customers, you'll have to subscribe through ESPN. Because ESPN now owns MLB.TV, they'll bundle your subscription with a one-month free trial of ESPN Unlimited. If you don't want ESPN Unlimited, they'll let you cancel it without impacting MLB.TV access.
How to use it: Once logged in, you will be able to watch MLB.TV from most computers, tablets, phones and smart TVs (via the MLB app).
For out-of-market ESPN Unlimited subscribers, you'll have access to the following Marlins games through the ESPN App even without an MLB.TV subscription:
- April 24 at San Francisco Giants
- April 27 at Los Angeles Dodgers
- May 15 at Tampa Bay Rays
- May 19 vs. Atlanta Braves
- May 27 at Toronto Blue Jays
- May 29 at New York Mets
Nationally televised games
Marlins home games on July 25 (vs. San Diego Padres), August 8 (vs. Los Angeles Dodgers) and August 22 (vs. Washington Nationals) will air on FS1.
The following Marlins games will be national TV exclusives, requiring separate subscriptions to watch:
- May 10 vs. Washington Nationals (Peacock)
- May 17 at Tampa Bay Rays (Peacock)
- June 14 at Pittsburgh Pirates (Peacock)
- August 30 at Washington Nationals (Peacock)
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