How to watch the Boston Red Sox
Most regular-season games air on NESN (DIRECTV Stream channel 628). Some games stream exclusively on partners such as Apple TV.
- Most games
- NESN · DIRECTV Stream 628
- National games
- National games air on FOX, FS1, TBS, NBC and ESPN, plus some streaming-only games.
- Tonight’s game
- Official Red Sox schedule
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Prices checked September 28, 2026. Prices change often; confirm on the provider’s site before you buy.
Which services have Red Sox games
NESN is carried by DIRECTV Stream and Fubo. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling do not carry NESN.
| DIRECTV Stream | Fubo | Hulu + Live TV | YouTube TV | Sling TV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NESN | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| TNT and TBS | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cheapest ways to watch
Through a full season you need: NESN, Local CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, ESPN / ESPN2, TNT / TBS / truTV, FS1.
DIRECTV Stream MySports + MyHome Team covers every one of those networks for $64.98 a month for 6 months, then $84.98, before taxes. DIRECTV Stream Choice adds a full entertainment lineup at $64.99 in month one, then $84.99 plus a regional sports fee of up to $19.99.
By itself: NESN 360: $29.99/mo or $239.99/yr, in market only. Local games only.
Game night, sorted
Find the channel, turn it on and watch at home, or on your phone and tablet with the DIRECTV Stream app.
- Live TV, local channels and your apps in one place
- Unlimited streams at home on compatible devices
- Cancel anytime, no annual contract
Out of market and blackouts
Out-of-market games are on MLB.TV, subject to blackouts. Postseason games are national: the Wild Card Series on NBC and Peacock, then TBS and truTV or FOX and FS1, and the World Series on FOX. Local networks are limited to the home territory, and some national games are exclusive to one network.
Red Sox TV questions
Straight answers. Anything else, ask our team.
What channel are the Red Sox on?
Most Red Sox games are on NESN, channel 628 on DIRECTV Stream. National games air on FOX, FS1, TBS, NBC and ESPN, plus some streaming-only games.
How can I watch the Red Sox without cable?
Stream NESN through DIRECTV Stream or Fubo, or subscribe directly (NESN 360: $29.99/mo or $239.99/yr, in market only). You still need a way to get ESPN, FOX, TNT and NBC for national games.
Can I watch the Red Sox outside Boston?
Out-of-market games are on MLB.TV, subject to blackouts. Postseason games are national: the Wild Card Series on NBC and Peacock, then TBS and truTV or FOX and FS1, and the World Series on FOX.
Watch the Red Sox on DIRECTV Stream
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