TheTVApp MLB Guide for Baseball Fans in the UK
TheTVApp MLB page links to US channels that show baseball, but nearly every game starts after midnight in Britain. Here are UK start times, the best games to catch live and the licensed baseball options for UK fans.
What Baseball Fans Will Find
Major League Baseball has the longest season in American sport, with 162 games per team from late March to late September and the postseason in October. On any summer evening there can be 15 games running at once. The baseball area of TheTVApp only links to a handful of US channels, so you see whatever those channels are showing, with US adverts in every break.
For UK fans the bigger question is timing. A 7:05pm first pitch in New York is 12:05am in London, and West Coast night games start at around 3am. Weekend afternoon games and London Series games are the easiest to watch live.
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National games
Weekly national broadcasts on US networks, usually one or two games a night.
Regional games
Most games air on local US sports channels, which only show one team.
Postseason
Wild Card, Division Series, League Championship Series and the World Series in October.
TheTVApp MLB Start Times in UK Time
| Game slot | US time (ET) | UK time |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend day games | 1:05pm to 4:10pm | 6:05pm to 9:10pm |
| Weekday evening, East Coast | 7:05pm | 12:05am |
| Weekday evening, West Coast | 10:10pm | 3:10am |
| Sunday Night Baseball | 7:10pm | 12:10am Monday |
| World Series games | 8:00pm | 1:00am |
Times assume the usual five hour gap. In the weeks around the March and October clock changes, the gap is four hours.
Legal Ways to Watch Baseball in the UK
Licensed options that work on every device.
MLB.TV
Every out-of-market game live and on demand, with home and away commentary and full replays. The best option for serious UK fans.
UK TV partner
A UK sports channel usually shows selected live games and the World Series. Check the current season's partner before you subscribe.
Free highlights
MLB's official app, website and YouTube channel post free highlights and condensed games of every game.
Compare prices and devices on our legal TheTVApp alternatives page.
Best Games for UK Viewers
- Saturday and Sunday afternoon games, which start in the UK evening
- Opening Day, when many games start in daylight hours
- The MLB London Series, when it is on the schedule
- The All-Star Game in July and the postseason in October
- Condensed replays the next morning for everything else
If you do stay up, test your stream or app before first pitch. For browser setups on a TV, see our Firestick guide. Setting up a TV? See the Firestick guide or the smart TV guide.
Following Your Team From Britain
Most UK baseball fans pick one team and follow it through a full season. The MLB app lets you get score alerts, highlights and box scores for that team, while MLB.TV gives you every game live or on replay. The home and away commentary choice is a nice bonus for fans who like a particular broadcast team.
Spring Training in February and March also has a lot of afternoon games in Florida and Arizona, which fall in the UK evening and are a good way to get into the sport before the season starts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What time do MLB games start in the UK?
Most weeknight games start between midnight and 3am UK time. Weekend afternoon games start between 6pm and 9pm, which is ideal for UK viewers.
Does TheTVApp MLB show every game?
No. It only links to a few US channels, so you see the national or regional games those channels carry. MLB.TV is the only way to watch every out-of-market game legally.
Can I watch the World Series in the UK?
Yes. The World Series is usually shown live by a UK sports broadcaster and is also included with MLB.TV. Games start around 1am UK time.
Are MLB highlights free in the UK?
Yes. The official MLB app, website and YouTube channel publish free highlights and recaps of every game.
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