How to Watch Spring Training Games As We Gear Up for the 2025 Baseball Season

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Although it may be bitterly cold in many parts of the country, fear not, for spring is nigh. Few things help shatter the icy bleakness of winter quite like the arrival of baseball's spring training, which takes place primarily in Florida (the Grapefruit League) and Arizona (the Cactus League) and kicks off on Feb. 20, 2025. Spring training gives baseball fans their first look at newly assembled rosters and burgeoning young talent. It's when players compete for open positions and are evaluated to see how healthy they are after the offseason break. But above all else, it signals the start of something wonderful: baseball. It's time to learn how to watch spring training games in 2025.

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Perhaps the biggest question on baseball fans' minds this spring is whether the Los Angeles Dodgers can repeat their 2024 season that culminated with a shellacking of the New York Yankees in the World Series. The Bronx Bombers only managed to eke out one victory at home in the series, saving themselves from the embarrassment of a sweep but certainly not convincing anyone that they were capable of going toe-to-toe with LA. In the offseason, the Dodgers re-signed Clayton Kershaw and Teoscar Hernandez; and they added Blake Snell, Tanner Scott, and Japanese superstar Roki Sasaki. In other words, they remain a remarkably talented ballclub more than capable of repeating last year's success.

But they weren't the only team to make a splash in the offseason. The New York Mets swiped Juan Soto from their crosstown rivals, the Yankees. The Bombers compensated by adding Max Fried, Devin Williams, and Cody Bellinger. Is one player, even if he is one of the most talented alive, enough to catapult the Mets to the top of the league? Can the Yankees replace Soto in the aggregate? Will a team like the Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves, or Philadelphia Phillies break through to take this season's top prize? The answers to all of these questions begin with spring training.

Many MLB teams have their own TV networks and apps that broadcast some of their spring training games. The Yankees' spring training is covered by the YES Network; the Philadelphia Phillies' spring training is on NBC Sports Philadelphia; and the Los Angeles Angels on NBC Sports Bay Area & California, to name but a few. MLB.TV and the MLB Network also air select spring training games (usually one or two per day), as well as provide highlights, coverage, and analysis. 

How to Watch Spring Training Games on MLB.TV

MLB.TV is a great place to catch select spring training games, as well as nonstop coverage and analysis of all things baseball. The streaming service offers two primary subscription plans: All Teams Yearly (for $150) or All Teams Monthly (for $30/month). There are also some single team, local club, audio, and MLB Network packages available. It's important to note that there are some regional blackouts and other restrictions, so it's important to check the site to ensure you're able to watch the team(s) you're looking for.

How to Watch Spring Training Games on DIRECTV STREAM

You can also watch MLB Network's coverage of select spring training games by signing up for a subscription to DIRECTV STREAM. Plans cost around $86.99/month for the Entertainment + Sports Pack, $114.99/month for the Choice + Sports Pack, and $129.99/month for the Ultimate + Sports Pack. 

Keep in mind that prices may differ depending on regional sports fees and other factors.

How to Watch Spring Training Games on Hulu + Live TV

You can watch select spring training games on the MLB Network with a subscription to Hulu + Live TV. There are a few different plans to choose from. You can sign up for Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, and ESPN+ (all with ads) for $81.99/month after a 3-day free trial. Or, you can get Hulu + Live TV (ad-free), Disney+ (ad-free), and ESPN+ (with ads) for $95.99/month.

How to Watch Spring Training Games on Sling TV

MLB Network is available to stream on Sling TV via the Sports Extra add-on package, which you can acquire after subscribing to one of the streamer's Orange, Blue, and Orange + Blue plans. For either Orange or Blue, the cost is $23/month for the first month (which is half off the usual fee). The Orange + Blue plan is $30.50/month (also half off for the first month). The half off deals may not last forever, so the sooner you scoop up a Sling subscription, the better. 

Please note that Sling TV's pricing can vary by location, so it's best to double check the site for the most up-to-date costs.

How to Watch Spring Training Games from anywhere with a VPN

If you're hoping to watch some spring training games this year but aren't in the U.S., you're in luck. You can still access a U.S. streaming service like Hulu + Live TV or DIRECTV STREAM and watch select spring training games on the MLB Network. All you need to do is sign up for a VPN service. ExpressVPN and Private Internet Access both allow you to hide your location and watch US streaming platforms. Private Internet Access starts at $2/month, while ExpressVPN plans start at $8.32/month.

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