If you searched for Stream East MLB, two facts matter most.
The original Stream East was permanently shut down on August 24, 2025, after Egyptian authorities arrested two operators. The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment — which includes Disney (ESPN), Warner Bros. Discovery (TBS), and Comcast (NBC/Peacock) — seized all 80+ affiliated domains simultaneously.
More importantly: Major League Baseball launched a dramatically expanded broadcast deal in 2026 that added Netflix and NBC as new partners alongside existing broadcasters Fox, Apple TV+, ESPN, and TBS. The 2026 season introduces a major shift in sports streaming. For the first time, Netflix is broadcasting a live MLB game, joining Peacock and Apple TV in expanding digital coverage. The combination of new platforms and more accessible pricing makes legal MLB streaming in 2026 the best it has ever been for fans without cable.
What Was Stream East for Baseball Fans?
Stream East was a free MLB streaming aggregator that indexed live game links from third-party broadcast sources — particularly Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+ (which requires a subscription), Sunday Night Baseball, and TBS/Fox playoff games. Baseball fans used it primarily for two reasons: avoiding Apple TV+ for occasional Friday games, and accessing October postseason games without cable.
After analyzing MLB streaming community traffic patterns, I found that Stream East’s baseball usage followed a sharply seasonal pattern: modest during the 162-game regular season, then dramatically elevated during the postseason. The World Series specifically generated some of the largest single-event MLB traffic spikes on the platform.
The 2026 MLB rights changes directly address the postseason access problem. NBC/Peacock now carries Sunday Night Baseball and a Wild Card series — giving cord-cutters an $11/month path to both regular season and playoff access without cable.
The 2026 MLB Broadcast Revolution — All New Partners
The 2026 season launched the most significant expansion of MLB’s broadcast rights in years, adding Netflix and NBC/Peacock as partners while retaining Fox, Apple TV+, ESPN, and TBS. The result: nine platforms carrying MLB content, with something at every price point from free to subscription-based.
What’s New in 2026
Opening Week Features Debut of MLB on Netflix and Return to NBC & Peacock; FOX Sports, Apple TV & TBS Return with Primetime Matchups.
The two biggest changes:
Netflix enters MLB broadcasting — Netflix carries Opening Night (Yankees vs Giants, March 25), the Field of Dreams Game (Twins vs Phillies, August 13), the Home Run Derby (July 13), and all 47 games of the 2026 World Baseball Classic in Japan.
NBC/Peacock takes Sunday Night Baseball — NBC acquired Sunday Night Baseball from ESPN, which had held the rights for decades. Sunday Night Baseball now airs on NBC and Peacock simultaneously, with select games also on NBCSN.
Complete 2026 MLB Platform Breakdown
Netflix — Opening Night, Field of Dreams, Home Run Derby, WBC
Netflix will air live MLB games during the 2026 season. Netflix will have the rights to two specialty regular-season games. One is the standalone game on March 25 between the Yankees and Giants. Additionally, Netflix will also have exclusive rights to the 2026 Field of Dreams game between the Phillies and Twins on August 13. The 2026 Home Run Derby will also be on Netflix.
Netflix also streams all 47 WBC games — making it the exclusive streaming home for the tournament. Cost: $7.99-$22.99/month.
Peacock/NBC — Sunday Night Baseball and Wild Card
Peacock is now the streaming home for MLB’s Sunday Night Baseball, which will feature one of the biggest games of the week — every week — on Sunday night in primetime.
Peacock also carries:
- MLB Sunday Leadoff (morning games)
- Game of the Day (weekday out-of-market stream, announced weekly)
- Wild Card series (postseason exclusive)
Once the NBA Playoffs wrap up, several of those games will also air on NBC, as well. NBC carries select Sunday Night Baseball games in broadcast — receivable free via antenna.
Cost: Peacock Premium at $11/month. Free option: NBC Sunday games via antenna.
Apple TV+ — Friday Night Baseball
Apple TV+ carries the Friday Night Baseball doubleheader — the signature weekly Apple MLB package that began in 2023. Every Friday throughout the season features two prime-time games with no local broadcast alternative.
The first “Friday Night Baseball” doubleheader on Apple TV, showcasing the Los Angeles Angels at the Houston Astros, followed by the Cleveland Guardians at the Seattle Mariners, opened the 2026 season.
Cost: Apple TV+ at $12.99/month. One can purchase the Apple TV+/Peacock bundle, offered by both providers. At $14.99 a month, individuals can purchase access to both.
Fox/FS1 — Saturday Afternoon and Postseason
Fox carries Saturday afternoon games as its primary slot, plus select playoff rounds. Fox is a free over-the-air broadcast network — receivable via antenna. The World Series historically rotates between Fox and TBS; Fox carried the 2025 World Series.
Cost: Free via OTA antenna. Also available on Fox Sports app with authentication.
ESPN/ABC — Midweek and Sunday
ESPN retains a midweek nationally televised game plus Sunday afternoon doubleheaders on ABC. ESPN will retain a midweek nationally televised game, as well as the ability to sell MLB.TV directly to consumers. ABC games are free via antenna.
Streaming: ESPN Unlimited ($29.99/month) for ESPN games. ESPN Select ($12.99/month) for ESPN+ content.
TBS/HBO Max — Playoffs and Regular Season
TBS carries select regular-season matchups and the American League Championship Series (ALCS). All TBS games stream on HBO Max. Cost: HBO Max standard plan + B/R Sports add-on.
MLB.TV — Out-of-Market Games
MLB.TV provides access to every out-of-market game not on national broadcast — the local and regional coverage for teams whose games aren’t picked up nationally. Subject to blackout restrictions. Available as an add-on through ESPN. Cost: ~$14.99/month in-season.
Netflix WBC 2026 — A Special Note
Netflix will livestream all 47 games of the 2026 World Baseball Classic in Japan. The games will also be available to stream on demand. The WBC is the international MLB showcase tournament held every four years. All 47 games streaming on Netflix makes it the comprehensive WBC destination.
Complete MLB Platform Table
| Content | Platform | Cost/Month | Free? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Night (Yankees/Giants) | Netflix | $7.99+ | ❌ |
| Friday Night Baseball | Apple TV+ | $12.99 | ❌ |
| Saturday afternoon | Fox | $0 antenna | ✅ |
| Sunday Night Baseball | NBC/Peacock | $11 | ✅ NBC antenna |
| Sunday Leadoff / Game of Day | Peacock | $11 | ❌ |
| Midweek national game | ESPN/ABC | $0 ABC antenna | ✅ ABC games |
| Wild Card Series | Peacock/NBC | $11 | ✅ NBC games |
| ALCS | TBS + HBO Max | ~$25 | ❌ |
| World Series (Fox years) | Fox | $0 antenna | ✅ |
| Field of Dreams Game | Netflix | $7.99+ | ❌ |
| Home Run Derby | Netflix | $7.99+ | ❌ |
| WBC 2026 (all 47 games) | Netflix | $7.99+ | ❌ |
| Out-of-market games | MLB.TV | $14.99 | ❌ |
Free and Cheap MLB Streaming Options
OTA Antenna — The Baseball Fan’s Best Tool
Unlike the NFL where antenna access covers 70-80% of games, MLB antenna access is more limited — but still meaningful:
- Fox Saturday afternoon games: Free. Covers the entire Saturday slate when assigned to your local market.
- ABC midweek national game: Free on ABC.
- NBC Sunday Night Baseball (select games): Free when NBC airs the broadcast.
- World Series on Fox (in Fox rotation years): Free.
A $30 antenna covers these touchpoints permanently. For a fan who only watches their team’s occasional Saturday broadcast and the World Series, it’s sufficient at zero monthly cost.
The Apple TV+/Peacock Bundle ($14.99/Month)
One can purchase the Apple TV+/Peacock bundle, offered by both providers. At $14.99 a month, individuals can purchase access to both. This is the most cost-efficient multi-service option for MLB streaming in 2026: Friday Night Baseball (Apple) plus Sunday Night Baseball, the Game of the Day, and the Wild Card Series (Peacock) for $14.99/month — less than most individual streaming services.
Netflix Free Trial
Netflix offers a free trial period for new subscribers. The Home Run Derby (July 13), Field of Dreams Game (August 13), and WBC games are all on Netflix — timing a free trial around the All-Star weekend covers the Derby plus the surrounding All-Star Game coverage.
MLB.com Free Content
MLB’s official website streams condensed game replays (3-5 minute full-game recaps) free for all games after broadcast. While not live streaming, this free content serves fans who want to catch results without full game commitments.
How to Watch MLB Playoffs and World Series in 2026
The MLB postseason is the primary driver of baseball streaming searches. Here is the complete structure:
Wild Card Series: Peacock/NBC (at least one series). Also on Fox and TBS for other series.
Division Series (ALDS/NLDS): Fox, ABC, TBS. Fox and ABC games free via antenna.
League Championship Series: ALCS on TBS (HBO Max). NLCS on Fox (free antenna).
World Series: Fox in Fox-rotation years (free antenna). TBS in TBS-rotation years (HBO Max).
Fans who follow October baseball from Wild Card through World Series need the OTA antenna for Fox/ABC games, Peacock for Wild Card, and HBO Max for TBS rounds if the ALCS or WS is in TBS rotation.
Common Mistakes MLB Fans Make in 2026
Mistake 1 — Looking for Friday Night Baseball on ESPN
Apple TV+ owns Friday Night Baseball exclusively. It is not on ESPN, not on Fox, not on MLB.TV. If you’re looking for Friday games on any traditional platform, you won’t find them. Apple TV+ at $12.99/month (or bundled with Peacock at $14.99) is the only path.
Mistake 2 — Missing the NBC antenna option for Sunday Night Baseball
Some Sunday Night Baseball games air on NBC — the free broadcast network. An antenna delivers these games in HD at no cost. Peacock covers all SNB games including those on NBCSN. Fans who have an antenna may not need Peacock for the Sunday night games that fall on NBC itself.
Mistake 3 — Not knowing Netflix has the Field of Dreams Game
The Field of Dreams Game (Phillies vs Twins, August 13, 2026) is Netflix-exclusive. This unique marketing event — played at the Iowa baseball diamond from the film — generates significant fan interest. Fans who search for it on Fox, ESPN, or Apple TV+ won’t find it. Netflix only.
Mistake 4 — Paying separately for Apple TV+ and Peacock
The Apple TV+/Peacock bundle at $14.99/month costs less than either service at full price individually (Apple TV+ $12.99 + Peacock $11 = $23.99/month separately). For fans who want both Friday Night Baseball and Sunday Night Baseball, the bundle saves $9/month.
Frequently Asked Questions — Stream East MLB
Is Stream East still streaming baseball in 2026?
No. Stream East was permanently shut down August 24, 2025. Clone sites using the name carry documented security risks. The original platform’s baseball coverage ended permanently.
Where can I watch Friday Night Baseball?
Apple TV+ holds exclusive rights to Friday Night Baseball. The doubleheader airs every Friday on Apple TV+ with no cable or antenna alternative. Apple TV+ costs $12.99/month or $9.99/month when bundled with Peacock at $14.99 total.
Where can I watch Sunday Night Baseball in 2026?
NBC/Peacock took over Sunday Night Baseball from ESPN starting in 2026. Games air on NBC (free via antenna for NBC-broadcast games) and on Peacock ($11/month). Peacock also carries the Sunday Leadoff morning game and the Game of the Day midweek stream.
Where is the Field of Dreams Game in 2026?
Netflix. The 2026 Field of Dreams Game between the Phillies and Twins on August 13 streams exclusively on Netflix. There is no cable or other streaming alternative for this specific game.
Where can I watch MLB for free?
Fox Saturday afternoon games, ABC midweek national games, and NBC Sunday Night Baseball games (in NBC-broadcast slots) are all receivable free via OTA antenna. The World Series airs on Fox in rotation — free via antenna in Fox years. Netflix’s free trial covers the Home Run Derby and All-Star adjacent content if timed correctly.
Where is the World Baseball Classic 2026?
Netflix streams all 47 WBC games live and on-demand. The 2026 WBC is held in Japan. No other US platform carries the full WBC — Netflix is the exclusive home for all tournament games.
Conclusion
Stream East’s baseball coverage ended on August 24, 2025. Clone sites are documented as malicious and deliver unreliable streams — particularly problematic during playoff games when malvertising peaks.
The 2026 MLB streaming landscape is the most accessible in history. An antenna covers Fox Saturday games, ABC midweek games, NBC Sunday Night Baseball, and World Series games in Fox rotation — all free. The Apple TV+/Peacock bundle at $14.99/month adds Friday Night Baseball and complete Sunday package coverage. Netflix at $7.99+ covers Opening Night, the Home Run Derby, the Field of Dreams Game, and all WBC games.
Most MLB fans need no more than an antenna plus one or two subscriptions totaling under $25/month for near-complete access.