By Jim Kimble / Updated July 21, 2022
There are a few ways to watch Atlanta Braves games live without a cable TV package. Most games are on Bally Sports South.
Nationally televised games during the regular 2022 season are on FOX, ESPN, FS1, TBS and MLB Network. A few post-season games air on ABC.
Table of Contents
- New, free ways to watch Atlanta Braves live
- Live Streaming Atlanta Braves Games
- Where can I watch Bally Sports South?
- Stream Atlanta Braves Games on Roku, Fire TV Stick
- DIRECTV STREAM
- Are Atlanta Braves Games on YouTube TV?
- Streaming Atlanta Braves live on ESPN and cable channels
- Watch Braves games live on MLB.tv
- Atlanta Braves on Apple TV+ and Peacock
- Are the Colorado Rockies on ESPN+ in 2022?
- What channel is the Atlanta Braves game on tonight?
New, free ways to watch Atlanta Braves live
Apple TV+ is streaming two live baseball games on Friday nights during the 2022 MLB season. The Friday night doubleheaders on Apple will be free.
NBC’s Peacock is streaming games in a new Sunday morning time slot. (Schedule is below.)
Keep in mind that streaming MLB games isn’t your only option.
Cord-cutters can watch some national broadcast games for free using a TV antenna. I started streaming MLB games in 2016 back when PlayStation Vue began carrying NESN in its channel lineup.
Live Streaming Atlanta Braves Games
The Atlanta Braves broadcast most of their games on Bally Sports South. The regional sports channel has exclusive rights to in-market Atlanta Braves games.
Bally Sports South is only carried by one streaming service, DIRECTV STREAM.
Where can I watch Bally Sports South?
Bally Sports South is available to pay-TV subscribers in 8 states.
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee make up the home broadcast area.
Stream Atlanta Braves Games on Roku, Fire TV Stick
Watching live Atlanta Braves games without cable TV is pretty simple. You just need a few things to start streaming MLB games on your TV.
- A streaming service that carries Bally Sports South and the channels that carry national broadcast Atlanta Braves games
- An Internet connection
- A Smart TV or streaming device such as a Roku connected to your TV
You can watch live TV channels through the app of streaming services such as DIRECTV STREAM. Live TV streaming services have apps for Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast with Google TV.
These apps are also available on Smart TVs, iPhones, iPads and Android smartphones. You can watch live TV on a PC through a web browser.
DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM has every channel needed to watch Atlanta Braves games in 2022.
A subscription costs $89.99 per month for 90+ channels. Bally Sports South, ESPN, MLB Network, FS1, and local channels such as ABC and FOX are included in the Choice lineup.
Subscribers can get three months of HBO Max, Showtime, Cinemax and EPIX for free before the monthly rates kick in. You can watch live TV on up to 20 screens at once.
You can sign up for a free 5-day trial without any obligations. Every plan includes unlimited Cloud DVR and a robust library of on-demand movies and shows.
There are no contracts. There are no additional regional sports fees.You can subscribe month to month and cancel whenever you want.
DIRECTV STREAM works on Roku, Android TV, Fire TV devices, Apple TV and smartphones and tablets.You can look over the different channel lineups before making any decisions.
Are Atlanta Braves Games on YouTube TV?
No, YouTube TV does not carry Bally Sports South.
YouTube TV does have channels for nationally televised games. Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV carries channels for nationally televised Atlanta Braves games as well.
The service also has apps for a wide variety of Android TV-enabled Smart TVs, including Sony. Smart TVs by LG, Samsung, Vizio and Hisense are supported as well.
Streaming Atlanta Braves live on ESPN and cable channels
If you’re trying to narrow your focus to a specific cable TV network, no worries. You can read my guides on how to watch ABC, FOX, ESPN, FS1, TBS and MLB Network without cable.
Watch Braves games live on MLB.tv
The MLB also has MLB.tv which live streams all out-of-market games for every team.
Atlanta Braves games are blacked out for fans living in the team’s home broadcast region. The service allows subscribers who live in an out-of-market area to watch Atlanta Braves games.
A subscription to MLB.tv costs $24.99 per month. Amazon Prime members can get a free 7-day trial of MLB.tv through Amazon Channels. The regular rate kicks in once the trial ends.
Atlanta Braves on Apple TV+ and Peacock
Apple TV+ is delivering a weekly Friday night doubleheader during the 2022 MLB season.
The first leg of doubleheader MLB games will be free to anyone with internet access, according to Apple. The company released its schedule of games that begin on April 8.
Apple TV+ works on most major streaming devices including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Google Chromecast with Google TV. Smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Panasonic and Hisense are also supported.
Peacock begins streaming Sunday morning MLB games on May 8.
Games will be available on the Premium plan. Peacock Premium costs $4.99 per month. There is a free 7-day trial for Peacock Premium.
| DATE | TIME | MATCHUP |
|---|---|---|
| May 8 | 11:30 a.m. ET | Chicago White Sox at Boston Red Sox |
| May 15 | 11:30 a.m. ET | San Diego Padres at Atlanta Braves |
| May 22 | 11:30 a.m. ET | St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates |
| May 29 | 11:30 a.m. ET | San Francisco Giants at Cincinnati Reds |
| June 5 | 11:30 a.m. ET | Detroit Tigers at New York Yankees |
| June 12 | 11:30 a.m. ET | Oakland Athletics at Cleveland Guardians |
| June 19 | Noon ET | Philadelphia Phillies at Washington Nationals |
| June 26 | Noon ET | New York Mets at Miami Marlins |
| July 3 | Noon ET | Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers |
| July 10 | Noon ET | Los Angeles Angels at Baltimore Orioles |
| July 17 | Noon ET | Kansas City Royals at Toronto Blue Jays |
| July 24 | Noon ET | Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia Phillies |
| July 31 | Noon ET | Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays |
| August 7 | Noon ET | Houston Astros at Cleveland Guardians |
| August 14 | Noon ET | San Diego Padres at Washington Nationals |
| August 21 | Noon ET | Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians |
| August 28 | Noon ET | Los Angeles Dodgers at Miami Marlins |
| September 4 | Noon ET | Toronto Blue Jays at Pittsburgh Pirates |
Peacock works on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Roku. The service also has apps for a wide variety of Android TV-enabled Smart TVs, including Sony. Smart TVs by LG, Samsung, Vizio and Hisense are supported as well.
You can sign up for a free 7-day trial for Peacock Premium.
Are the Colorado Rockies on ESPN+ in 2022?
Yes. ESPN+ is once again streaming one MLB game per day that is part of the national broadcast schedule.
Out-of-market games are still governed by local blackout restrictions. But you already knew that.
In other words, you will need your local regional sports channel to watch home games. A subscription to ESPN+ costs $9.99 per month. You can sign up for ESPN+ online, and start watching live MLB games within the ESPN app.
You can check out the upcoming lineup of MLB games.
What channel is the Atlanta Braves game on tonight?
Home, or in-market Atlanta Braves games, are typically on Bally Sports South.
The schedule below breaks down what channel or streaming service has national broadcast games for the 2022 MLB season.
| DAY | BRAVES MLB BROADCAST SCHEDULE |
|---|---|
| Sunday morning | Peacock |
| Sunday afternoon | TBS |
| Sunday night | ESPN or ESPN2 |
| Monday night | ESPN or FS1 |
| Tuesday night | TBS |
| Wednesday Night | ESPN, FS1, MLB Network |
| Thursday Night | ESPN, FOX and MLB Network |
| Friday Night | Apple TV+ |
| Saturday Afternoon | FOX |
| Saturday Night | FOX, FS1 |
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FAQs
How can I watch the Braves game live? ›
Watch the Atlanta Braves on Hulu + Live TV
On Hulu + Live TV, you can watch Atlanta Braves games on Fox, FS1, TBS, and ESPN for $69.99 per month with the base plan. Hulu + Live TV has over 75 channels in its lineup. Sports fans will find NFL Network, Big Ten Network, TBS, TNT, and more.
If you live in the Atlanta Braves market, games are primarily broadcast on Bally Sports South, the regional sports network for the Braves. Only DIRECTV Stream currently offers Bally Sports South in its channel lineup. If you don't live in the Braves TV market, you can watch games with MLB.TV.
What app can I watch Braves games on? ›The MLB app offers two subscription options for its extensive premium features, covering live MLB games from Opening Day to the World Series.
Is the Braves game free on peacock? ›How much will this cost? Peacock has a free tier, but to watch live sports -- including MLB games -- you will need to pay either $5 per month for its Premium offering or $10 per month for its Premium Plus option. The difference between Premium and Premium Plus is in ads for nonlive content.
How can I get Bally Sports? ›Currently you have the option to watch Bally Sports+ content on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, mobile and tablet devices (iOS, Android) and BallySports.com.
How much is Bally Sports? ›Bally Sports+, a new standalone subscription streaming service launching September 26, will give millions of previously shut-out fans access to their home teams. The cost is $19.99 per month or $189.99 per year with a seven-day free trial.
How can I watch Braves baseball without Bally Sports? ›Vidgo is another option for watching Atlanta Braves without cable during the 2024 season. It costs $59.99 for the “English Plus” package. For your money, you'll get 110+ total channels. You'll get ESPN and MLB Network, as well as FS1 and FOX.
Is the Atlanta Braves app free? ›Wicked die hard Braves fans will love this very fast, small, and free simple app.
How can I watch every Atlanta Braves game? ›MLB fans in Atlanta can watch the Braves on Bally Sports Southeast with Bally Sports+, fuboTV, or DIRECTV STREAM “Choice.” Out-of-market Braves fans can follow the team with an MLB.TV subscription, or by waiting for the Braves to appear on featured national TV games.
How many Braves games will be on Peacock? ›Questions? Which MLB games are on Peacock? There will be 18 Sunday games streamed on Peacock between May 8 and September 4, 2022.
How can I watch Bally Sports Braves? ›
The channel's sister channel, Bally Sports Southeast, is also available with a subscription to fuboTV, making it a go-to spot to catch professional sports contests in the southern region of the United States. Watch the Braves, Hurricanes and Predators on fuboTV, with a free trial: Subscribe today!
Can you watch MLB on Peacock without a subscription? ›A Peacock Premium subscription is required to view live games. For more information on how to watch, visit MLB.TV/peacock and check out our FAQs below.
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Can I watch Bally Sports Without provider? ›You don't need an expensive cable package to watch your favorite teams on regional sports networks. You can stream Bally Sports Southeast with a live TV streaming service. Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies, Charlotte Hornets, and Carolina Hurricanes fans can watch games on Bally Sports Southeast with DIRECTV Stream.
How to get Bally Sports without cable? ›Bally Sports Ohio is now available to watch on fuboTV, one of the many streaming services for users that don't have cable.
Is Bally Sports free on Roku? ›Bally Sports is free to download.
Can you get Bally Sports on Amazon Prime? ›Currently you have the option to watch Bally Sports+ content on Samsung TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, mobile and tablet devices (iOS, Android) and BallySports.com.
How do I get Bally Sports on my smart TV? ›Fans can download the Bally Sports app within the TV's app store and access respective Bally Sports content available in their region. Bally Sports app users will have the ability to authenticate with their pay TV provider or log-in directly to the Bally Sports+ service and stream content seamlessly from their TV.
Can you watch live baseball on Bally Sports app? ›Yes. If you are a customer of a participating pay-TV provider and receive Bally Sports Ohio as a part of your channel line-up, you will be able to stream Bally Sports Ohio's Reds telecasts on the Bally Sports app or by visiting BallySports.com.
Can you watch baseball on Bally Sports app? ›
The Bally Sports app gives you the best seat in the house whether you are at home or on the go. Take Bally Sports wherever you are and stream hundreds of LIVE, local games, including: NBA, NHL, MLB, College Football and Basketball, WNBA and more.
How can I watch MLB games for free without cable? ›Free Over-the-Air TV
To watch the World Series without cable, just grab yourself a TV antenna, hook it up, and scan for channels. If you're within the range of your local FOX affiliate, you'll get the live game for free.
The official MLB app (formerly called MLB At Bat) is the league's official mobile app for Android and iOS. MLB.tv subscribers can live stream games right on their mobile devices for $19.99 (yearly) or $2.99 (monthly). However, you cannot bypass regional blackouts on the MLB app, even with a VPN.
Is MLB live app free? ›The MLB app is a free download from the Google Play Store, and offers both free and optional paid subscription features.
How can I watch Braves on my phone? ›The MLB app gives you access to live game broadcasts, scores and schedules, breaking news, and more. The #1 source for live baseball on your Android device, the MLB app is the official app of Major League Baseball.
Can you watch all Braves games on ESPN Plus? ›Is live baseball on ESPN Plus? Yes. ESPN+ live streams each MLB game within the ESPN app.
Can I watch all MLB games on ESPN +? ›Stream live MLB and LLWS baseball games all season on ESPN+ | ESPN+
Why can't I watch the Braves game on Hulu? ›Determining MLB game availability
Game day coverage can vary and is subject to regional availability and blackout restrictions . Out-of-market games will not be available on Hulu. These restrictions are determined by sports leagues and other rights holders.
Currently you have the option to watch Bally Sports+ content on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, mobile and tablet devices (iOS, Android) and BallySports.com.
How can I watch the Braves game on Amazon Prime? ›With your subscription, you can watch MLB.TV through the Prime Video app on more than 650 connected devices connected devices like Fire TV, compatible Smart TVs, tablets, and phones. You can also watch online at Amazon.com.
Do you have to pay to stream Bally Sports? ›
There is no additional charge to watch Bally Sports through the supported devices if you are a pay-TV subscriber. You need to receive the channel in your TV channel lineup and login with your TV provider in order to watch on the Bally Sports app.
Can you watch Bally Sports on Amazon Prime? ›Currently you have the option to watch Bally Sports+ content on Samsung TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, mobile and tablet devices (iOS, Android) and BallySports.com.
Can I pay to stream Bally Sports? ›Currently you can purchase a Bally Sports+ subscription on Roku, Amazon, Android TV, Apple, Google Play, and BallySports.com. We are working to add additional platforms and encourage you to check back frequently for updated information.
Is MLB free on Amazon Prime? ›Amazon Prime MLB TV is another channel available on Prime Video. Unfortunately, it is not free and is the best way to watch Amazon MLB games. If you are interested in subscribing to the service they offer two options. An All Team Pass for $24.99 a month, or a Single Team Pass for one payment of $99.99.
How can I watch MLB games for free? ›Watch MLB Games For Free With Fubo TV Free Trial
Another way to watch MLB games online for free is with Fubo TV's seven-day free trial. Fubo offers more than 100 channels, including FOX to watch every game of MLB games online for free.