The World Series airs on Fox, which holds the exclusive English-language national television rights to Major League Baseball’s championship.
You can watch every game free over the air on your local Fox station with an antenna, stream it on the Fox Sports app and Fox’s streaming service, or use any live-TV service that carries Fox. The 2026 World Series is set for late October.
Fox is the answer every year, which makes the World Series one of the simplest postseason events to find. Here is exactly where the games air, how to stream without cable, and how to watch for free.
What Channel Is the World Series On?
The World Series is on Fox. Under its long-running Major League Baseball deal, Fox carries the entire World Series on its broadcast network in English, so your local Fox affiliate is the channel for every game. Earlier rounds of the playoffs are split across Fox, FS1, TBS, and other partners, but the World Series itself sits on the main Fox network.
Because Fox is a broadcast network rather than cable, the games are available over the air, and the same broadcast streams through Fox’s apps and any service that carries Fox. Spanish-language coverage runs separately on Fox Deportes.
| Provider | Fox Channel | Streams the World Series? |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Local Fox affiliate | Yes |
| Dish | Local Fox affiliate | Yes |
| Xfinity | Local Fox (varies by market) | Yes |
| Spectrum | Local Fox (varies by market) | Yes |
| YouTube TV | Fox included | Yes |
| Hulu + Live TV | Fox included | Yes |
| Fubo | Fox included | Yes |
| Sling Blue | Fox in select markets | Yes, in select markets |
How to Watch the World Series Without Cable
Streaming the World Series is straightforward because every game is on Fox. The Fox Sports app lets you stream the broadcast with a TV provider or supported streaming login, and Fox’s standalone streaming service carries the live Fox channel without a cable package. Live-TV services including YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo all include Fox in most markets, and Sling Blue carries it in select cities.
If you are putting together a streaming setup for the postseason, our guide to watching live TV online compares the services that carry Fox and what each costs.
Is the World Series Free to Watch?
Yes, the broadcast is free. Because the World Series airs on Fox, a basic indoor antenna pulls in your local Fox affiliate at no cost, so you can watch every game in high definition without any subscription. For most fans, the antenna is the genuinely free route to the entire series.
The streaming options through the Fox Sports app and live-TV services require a login or subscription, though free trials can cover the short window of the series. The free-stream sites that appear around the postseason are pirated feeds best avoided when a legitimate free antenna option exists.
When Is the 2026 World Series and What Time Do Games Start?
The 2026 World Series is scheduled for late October, with the exact dates and matchup set once the League Championship Series conclude. Games typically start in the evening Eastern time, around 8pm ET on weeknights, with weekend games sometimes earlier. Check the official MLB postseason schedule and Fox Sports MLB coverage for the finalized dates and first pitch times closer to October.
Frequently Asked Questions
What channel is the World Series on?
The World Series airs on Fox, which holds the exclusive English-language national rights to Major League Baseball’s championship. Every game is on your local Fox affiliate, available free over the air or through any service that carries Fox.
Is the World Series on Fox or FS1?
The World Series itself is on the main Fox broadcast network, not FS1. FS1 carries some earlier playoff rounds, but the championship series airs on Fox. Spanish-language coverage runs on Fox Deportes.
How can I watch the World Series without cable?
Use the Fox Sports app or Fox’s streaming service to stream the live Fox channel, or a live-TV service such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, or Sling Blue that carries Fox. An antenna also pulls in the Fox broadcast free over the air.
Is the World Series free to watch?
Yes, on broadcast TV. Because the World Series is on Fox, an antenna gets you every game free over the air through your local Fox affiliate. Streaming through the Fox apps or a live-TV service requires a login or subscription.
Can I stream the World Series on the Fox Sports app?
Yes. The Fox Sports app streams the World Series live with a TV provider or supported streaming login. Fox’s standalone streaming service also carries the live Fox channel, and live-TV services that include Fox work as well.
When is the 2026 World Series?
The 2026 World Series is expected in late October, with the exact dates and teams set once the League Championship Series finish. The official MLB postseason schedule confirms the dates closer to the event.
What time do World Series games start?
World Series games usually begin in the evening Eastern time, around 8pm ET on weeknights, with some weekend games starting earlier. First pitch times are confirmed on the official MLB and Fox Sports listings once the series is set.
Last updated: May 2026. We refresh this guide each year ahead of the World Series.