It wasn’t supposed to be these teams.
The Philadelphia Phillies seemed unstoppable through much of the playoffs—and Houston is a World Series legacy team. But, as the October Classic gets under way tonight, players from those teams will be riding their couch, watching the Texas Rangers take on the Arizona Diamondbacks.
That might make for smaller markets for the home teams, but it ramps up the drama—and could make for a bigger audience as fans watch two unbelievable rides near their end.
While fans can debate the qualities of either team, professional oddsmakers are favoring the Rangers.
So bid the Boys of Summer a fond farewell with a cold beer, Cracker Jacks or a hot dog, if you’d prefer. It’s shaping up to be a must-watch Series. And if you’re unable to watch from your couch or your favorite watering hole when the games are played, we’ve got you covered.
When and where is the 2023 World Series being played?
Game 1 (Texas): Friday, Oct. 27, 8:03 p.m. ET on Fox
Game 2 (Texas): Saturday, Oct. 28, 8:03 p.m. ET on Fox
Game 3 (Arizona): Monday, Oct. 30, 8:03 p.m. ET on Fox
Game 4 (Arizona): Tuesday, Oct. 31, 8:03 p.m. ET on Fox
Game 5 (Arizona, if necessary): Wed., Nov 1, 8:03 p.m. ET on Fox
Game 6 (Texas, if necessary): Friday, Nov. 3, 8:03 p.m. ET on Fox
Game 7 (Texas, if necessary): Saturday, Nov. 4, 8:03 p.m. ET on Fox
How can I watch the 2023 World Series for free—even if I don’t have cable?
The World Series is being broadcast on Fox, meaning you’ve got a very good chance of capturing the game over the air, costing you nothing beyond the price of equipment (which usually ranges between $10 and $20). To ensure you’re getting the most reliable signal, get a good HD antenna and test it in multiple locations in your home.
Can I stream the 2023 World Series live online if I don’t have a cable subscription?
You sure can. There are a panoply of online options. If you do have a cable subscription, the game is being streamed live on the Fox Sports Go app. (You can also try logging into Fox.com or use the Fox Now app.) Otherwise, one of these should work.
Disney+
Disney’s bundle of Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ no longer has a free trial, so you’ll have to pay $15 per month for all three combined (or $25 per month for no ads on Hulu).
Including Live TV in the bundle bumps the price to $77 per month ($90 with no ads).
Hulu with Live TV
The free trial on this service is no longer offered, as well. It will now cost you $77 per month.
YouTubeTV
After up to a two-week trial, you can expect monthly charges of $73. YouTube is also now the home of Sunday Ticket. Prices on that service currently range from $300 to $439 for the season, with the current discounts.
Sling TV
Dish Network’s Sling lower-tiered “Orange” plan will run you $40 per month. Adding the more comprehensive “Blue” plan bumps the cost to $55 per month. The seven-day free trial has disappeared, but the cord-cutting service is offering 50% off of the first month’s bill.
DirecTV Stream
Formerly known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow and AT&T TV, this oft-renamed streaming service will run you $75 per month and up after the free trial option.
Fubo TV
This sports-focused cord-cutting service carries broadcast networks in most markets. There’s a seven-day free trial, followed by monthly charges of $75 and up, depending on the channels you choose.
Does Major League Baseball offer any viewing options to watch the World Series?
Yep. MLB.TV offers every post season game, including archived broadcasts of the playoffs. There’s no free trial, but for $24.99, you can watch the World Series games. If you’d prefer to only listen to the games, that will cost just $3.99. Either way, you will need to authenticate a subscription to a participating Pay TV provider to stream the games live.
How many World Series titles have the Rangers and Diamondbacks won?
Not many. The Diamondbacks last held the Commissioner’s Trophy in 2001, the only time the team has done so. And the Ranger are one of six teams that have never won a World Series.