The first two games of the 2024 World Series had more drama than the championship games of the past two years combined.
Between Shohei Ohtani’s injury in Game Two and Freddie Freeman’s 10th inning Grand Slam in Game One, both games have been absorbing drama you couldn’t turn away from (though many Yankees fans might have wanted to).
Ohtani is scheduled to return to action tonight, much to the relief of Dodgers fans, and the Series returns to Yankee Stadium for the first time since 2009. New York fans are less excited than they were, though. Ticket prices for Game 3 on the secondary market have gone down after LA’s two consecutive wins.
It honestly doesn’t matter how much you like watching baseball, this year’s series is can’t-miss stuff. And you’ve got plenty of options to watch. 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 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 watching the game over the air is easy—and it won’t cost you anything 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?
You absolutely can. 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.
What’s the status of Shohei Ohtani?
Ohtani suffered a shoulder injury when attempting to steal second base in the seventh inning on Saturday and was later diagnosed with a subluxation, or partial dislocation, of his left shoulder. He did not travel with the team to New York.
Despite that, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Sunday that Ohtani was expected to play in Game 3. “I think that he’s obviously very well aware of himself and his body,” Roberts said. “So if he feels good enough to go, then I see no reason why he wouldn’t be in there.”