How to Watch Philadelphia Phillies Games in 2026
Phillies games in Philadelphia primarily air on NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Services that carry NBC Sports Philadelphia: DIRECTV via Internet Choice, Fubo Elite, YouTube TV (Base), Hulu + Live TV (Base).
Services with limited Phillies coverage: Sling Orange & Blue, Peacock Select, Apple TV+, ESPN+ Monthly.
Streaming Services — Philadelphia Market Coverage
Projected coverage is based on 162 modeled Phillies broadcasts in DMA 504 (Philadelphia). Coverage reflects which services carry NBC Sports Philadelphia locally.
~159 of 162 modeled broadcasts
~159 of 162 modeled broadcasts
"Projected coverage" and "modeled broadcasts" refer to StreamCaddy's rights and carriage model — not an official MLB schedule. National exclusives on Apple TV+, Peacock, and ESPN+ are included.
Why Coverage Varies by Service
NBC Sports Philadelphia carries Phillies games throughout the Philadelphia market. It is available on DIRECTV and Fubo. YouTube TV, Sling, and Hulu carriage varies by season.
Why does DIRECTV via Internet Choice cover 98%?
DIRECTV via Internet Choice carries NBC Sports Philadelphia in Philadelphia, giving you access to most Phillies games including local regular season broadcasts and nationally televised games on included channels. The 3 unavailable broadcasts are national exclusives on channels not in this package.
Why does Fubo Elite cover 98%?
Fubo Elite carries NBC Sports Philadelphia in Philadelphia, giving you access to most Phillies games including local regular season broadcasts and nationally televised games on included channels. The 3 unavailable broadcasts are national exclusives on channels not in this package.
Why does YouTube TV (Base) cover 98%?
YouTube TV (Base) carries NBC Sports Philadelphia in Philadelphia, giving you access to most Phillies games including local regular season broadcasts and nationally televised games on included channels. The 3 unavailable broadcasts are national exclusives on channels not in this package.
Why does Hulu + Live TV (Base) cover 98%?
Hulu + Live TV (Base) carries NBC Sports Philadelphia in Philadelphia, giving you access to most Phillies games including local regular season broadcasts and nationally televised games on included channels. The 3 unavailable broadcasts are national exclusives on channels not in this package.
Why does Sling Orange & Blue cover 8%?
Sling Orange & Blue does not carry NBC Sports Philadelphia in the Philadelphia market. Only nationally televised Phillies games on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, and Apple TV+ are available — approximately 13 of 162 modeled broadcasts.
Why does Peacock Select cover 2%?
Peacock Select does not carry NBC Sports Philadelphia in the Philadelphia market. Only nationally televised Phillies games on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, and Apple TV+ are available — approximately 3 of 162 modeled broadcasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch Phillies on DIRECTV?
DIRECTV via Internet Choice covers approximately 98% of modeled Phillies broadcasts in Philadelphia. DIRECTV via Internet Choice carries NBC Sports Philadelphia in Philadelphia, giving you access to most Phillies games including local regular season broadcasts and nationally televised games on included channels. The 3 unavailable broadcasts are national exclusives on channels not in this package.
Can I watch Phillies on YouTube TV?
YouTube TV covers approximately 98% of modeled Phillies broadcasts in Philadelphia. YouTube TV (Base) carries NBC Sports Philadelphia in Philadelphia, giving you access to most Phillies games including local regular season broadcasts and nationally televised games on included channels. The 3 unavailable broadcasts are national exclusives on channels not in this package.
What's the cheapest way to watch Phillies games?
YouTube TV (Base) at $82.99/mo covers 98% of modeled Phillies broadcasts — the most cost-efficient option with high coverage in Philadelphia. YouTube TV (Base) carries NBC Sports Philadelphia in Philadelphia, giving you access to most Phillies games including local regular season broadcasts and nationally televised games on included channels. The 3 unavailable broadcasts are national exclusives on channels not in this package.
Why are Phillies games blacked out on MLB.TV?
MLB.TV blacks out Phillies games in DMA 504 because NBC Sports Philadelphia holds exclusive local broadcast rights. MLB.TV is an out-of-market service — it cannot legally stream local games live in the home market. Out-of-market fans outside Philadelphia can watch Phillies on MLB.TV. See StreamCaddy's blackout methodology for details.
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