How to Watch Nationals Broadcasts
Channel Finder - Where to Watch Nationals Games
Top Local Providers and Channel Locations
| Providers | Channel # |
|---|---|
DirecTV / DTV Stream | 641 |
| Fubo | Available |
| Comcast / Xfinity | 1261 |
| Charter / Spectrum (IP National) * | 425 |
| Cox | 159 |
| Verizon FiOS | 579 (most areas) 578 (Sussex, DE) 581 (Kent, DE) |
| Charter / Spectrum – Localized STB Systems ** · Charter Norfolk-Portsmouth, Raleigh-Durham, Richmond, Salisbury DMAs | 330 |
| Armstrong Cable Services | 61, 75, 179 |
| Easton Utilities | 173 |
| RCN d/b/a Astound | 356 |
* - Channel location for Spectrum app on devices
** - Channel location for traditional set-top-box users
Enter your zip code and cable or satellite provider in the Channel Finder to find the channel number for Nationals.TV on your provider. If your cable or satellite subscription does not include the channel number listed, please call your provider. You can also watch Nationals.TV with no blackouts by purchasing a streaming subscription for $19.99 a month or $99.99 for the full season.
Nationals.TV Frequently Asked Questions
In-Market Streaming FAQ
Will I be able to stream Nationals games?
Yes! Fans can stream Nationals.TV on a variety of devices, including smart TVs and mobile devices, through the MLB app.
How will it work and how much will it cost?
Nationals.TV in-market streaming packages can be purchased for the discounted rate of $99.99 per year or for $19.99 per month. Subscriptions for the 2026 season are available now.
How can I purchase a Nationals.TV subscription?
Nationals.TV subscriptions are available now! Visit Nationals.TV for more information and to purchase a subscription!
Are there any blackouts?
In-market Nationals.TV subscribers can stream ALL local Nationals broadcasts with no blackouts. Nationals.TV subscribers who are outside the Nationals home territory can still watch Nationals games while they are travelling and are only subject to the opposing team’s local blackout restrictions, if applicable.
Will I be able to watch Nationals games if I have a standard MLB.TV package, but not the Nationals.TV package?
If you already have the MLB App downloaded, you’re one step closer to watching Nationals baseball! Nationals fans living within the Nationals home television territory must purchase a Nationals.TV subscription to stream Nationals games. Only fans who live outside the Nationals home market will be able to watch Nationals games with the standard MLB.TV package.
How do I know if I live in the Nationals home territory?
A map of the Washington Nationals home television territory is below. You can also click here to enter your zip code.

Satellite/Cable/vMVPD (Virtual Multichannel Video Programming Distributor) Viewing Options FAQ
Can I still watch Nationals games through my satellite or cable provider?
Yes. Nationals.TV is be available on several cable and satellite providers. Use the Channel Finder to locate the Nationals.TV channel number on your provider in your location.
What channel is Nationals.TV be on?
Use the Channel Finder to locate Nationals.TV on your provider in your area.
How do I watch Nationals baseball if I live outside of the local area?
MLB.TV subscribers can continue to watch Nationals games on MLB.TV outside of the home television territory.
Can I authenticate access to Nationals games through the MLB app by using the credentials from my pay-TV provider?
Yes, authenticated pay-TV providers will be able to authenticate to Nationals.TV through MLB.TV by using your provider credentials.
Can I watch Nationals games through my free T-Mobile Tuesday MLB.TV offer?
Nationals.TV is not available through the free T-Mobile Tuesday MLB.TV offer.
Other Questions
MLB Blackout Policy
In-market Nationals.TV subscribers can stream ALL local Nationals broadcasts with no blackouts. Washington Nationals games streamed on Nationals.TV may be subject to national exclusivities. Select regular season, special event, and Postseason games are unavailable on MLB.TV domestically and internationally due to certain Major League Baseball national exclusivities. Live audio of all 30 MLB teams is included with a Nationals.TV subscriptions.
Web:
- Select the Washington Nationals game you wish to view from the Multimedia Center. You will be prompted to enter your Username and Password.
- As long as the computer meets the system requirements then you can log in with your registered email address and password to access your subscription from anywhere at any time.
- Sharing of your Username and Password is strictly prohibited. For more information, please click here.
Mobile & Connected Devices
- To watch games on mobile and connected devices, download the MLB app and select the game you wish to view.
- You will be prompted to enter your Username and Password.
- Sharing of your Username and Password is strictly prohibited. For more information, please click here.
Device Availability
For a full list of supported devices click here.
Fan Support
If you are having issues accessing a game or have questions about your account you can visit our full online Support Page. You can also call our toll-free support (866.244.2291), email by clicking here, on Social @MLBFanSupport or via Virtual Assistant.
Free Trial Policy
You may cancel a 7-day risk-free trial of Nationals.TV Seasonal or Nationals.TV Monthly any time during the 7-day window and will still have access to Nationals.TV for the full 7 days. If you do not cancel, you will be billed on the eighth day for the current Yearly or Monthly subscription price. MLB reserves the right to determine customer eligibility for trial memberships in its sole discretion.
If you purchased the Nationals.TV monthly subscription, the payment card you have on file with us will be billed monthly on approximately the same monthly date that you originally purchased, with monthly billing for each month of the 2026 MLB season through and including October. You can verify your monthly billing date in your MLB Account under "Manage Subscriptions."
Payment Methods
Accepted payment methods include: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, Masterpass, and PayPal.
Please note: The payment and billing information entered above will be stored as your primary payment card in the Manage Subscriptions section of your MLB Account. If you save alternative payment cards to the Manage Subscriptions section of your MLB Account, you authorize us to charge such payment card(s) in the event we are unable to process charges to the primary payment card entered above. If the account number, expiration date or debit card account associated with your subscription changes, update it as soon as possible. Please also be aware, MLB may acquire this current information from our financial services partner(s) and update the Manage Subscriptions section of your MLB Account to include such revised payment information.
Cancellation Policy
You may easily cancel your subscription any time before your next billing period in your MLB Account, under the Manage Subscriptions tab, or by contacting customer service at 866-244-2291 or contacting us here. (International Customers please call 315-203-6761).
Auto-renewal Details
Nationals.TV Seasonal: By clicking "Buy and accept terms," you agree to the MLB.com Terms of Use and the MLB.com Privacy Policy. You also agree that your subscription to Nationals.TV Seasonal will automatically renew annually on or about March 1 at the then-current year’s regular full yearly price. You can cancel your automatic renewal any time before the billing period.
Nationals.TV Monthly: By clicking "Buy & Accept Terms," you agree to the MLB.com Terms of Use and the MLB.com Privacy Policy. You also agree that your subscription to Nationals.TV Monthly will renew monthly through and including October, and will automatically renew annually on or about March 1 each year at the then-current year’s regular full monthly price. You can cancel your automatic renewal any time before the billing period.
