Major League Baseball couldn’t have hoped for a bigger World Series this year.
As if the match-up of teams from the two largest cities in the country—from opposite coasts—wasn’t enough to make league officials (and television executives) salivate, there’s also the face-off between the sport’s two hottest players.
The New York Yankees travel to Los Angeles to face the Dodgers tonight. And that means Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge will be on the same field. It’s the MLB’s version of Larry Bird versus Magic Johnson.
Both players are larger than life. Both teams have huge, dedicated followings. And, like a cherry on top, the Yankees are making their first World Series appearance in 15 years, despite multiple trips to the postseason.
Even if you’re just a casual baseball fan, this is must-see stuff. Whether you’re bidding the Boys of Summer a fond farewell with a cold beer, Cracker Jacks, or a hot dog, you’ve got plenty of options to watch this historic event. 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 2024 World Series being played?
Game 1 (Los Angeles): Friday, Oct. 25, 8:08 p.m. ET on Fox
Game 2 (Los Angeles): Saturday, Oct. 26, 8:08 p.m. ET on Fox
Game 3 (New York): Monday, Oct. 28, 8:08 p.m. ET on Fox
Game 4 (New York): Tuesday, Oct. 29, 8:08 p.m. ET on Fox
Game 5 (New York, if necessary): Wed., Oct. 30, 8:08 p.m. ET on Fox
Game 6 (Los Angeles, if necessary): Friday, Nov. 1, 8:08 p.m. ET on Fox
Game 7 (Los Angeles, if necessary): Saturday, Nov. 2, 8:08 p.m. ET on Fox
How can I watch the 2024 World Series for free—even if I don’t have cable?
The World Series is being broadcast on Fox, so 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 2024 World Series live online if I don’t have a cable subscription?
Absolutely! There are several 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 $17 per month for all three combined (or $30 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 lasts three days. Afterward, it will cost you $77 per month.
YouTubeTV
After a free trial, you can expect monthly charges of $73.
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, unfortunately.
DirecTV Stream
Formerly known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow and AT&T TV, this oft-renamed streaming service will run you $80 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 $80 and up, depending on the channels you choose.
Does Major League Baseball offer any viewing options to watch the World Series?
MLB.TV offers every post season game, including archived broadcasts of the playoffs. There’s no free trial, but for $29.99, 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 Yankees and Dodgers won?
There are a lot of wins between these two teams. The Yankees lead MLB, with 27 World Series titles. The Dodgers rank seventh overall, with six wins.