How to Watch Red Sox Games Out of Market: MLB.TV, Fubo, ESPN App and National TV Guide

For Red Sox fans living outside New England, the good news is this: following Boston all season is much easier than it used to be.

The simplest path is still an out-of-market package, and in 2026, that means MLB.TV — which can now be watched through the MLB app or the ESPN app in the United States.

Fubo is also part of the mix, since it offers MLB.TV as an add-on and carries several of the national channels that regularly air MLB games.

The easiest option for out-of-market Red Sox fans

If you live outside the Red Sox’ home TV territory, MLB.TV is the cleanest answer.

Why it works:

It is MLB’s out-of-market package for regular-season games.You can watch live or on demand.In 2026, MLB.TV is available through both MLB and ESPN in the U.S.The package also includes extras such as MLB Network access in the U.S., archived games and MLB Big Inning.

That makes MLB.TV the best fit for a Red Sox fan in places like Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas or Los Angeles who wants Boston games as part of a daily routine instead of hunting from app to app. The one catch, as always, is blackout policy: MLB.TV is built for out-of-market viewing, so games can still be restricted in a club’s home television territory or during certain exclusive national windows.

Why Fubo makes sense for Red Sox fans

Fubo is a useful option because it can cover two needs at once.

Here is the appeal:

Fubo offers MLB.TV as an add-on for out-of-market games.Fubo also carries national MLB channels such as FOX, FS1 and ESPN on its base plans.MLB Network is available on certain Fubo add-ons, which matters for fans who do not want to miss nationally selected games or studio coverage.

In plain English, Fubo works well for a Red Sox fan who wants one sports-first streaming setup. You can use it for nationally televised Boston games, then add MLB.TV for the broader out-of-market schedule. That does not mean every exclusive game will always land there, but it does cover a big chunk of the national-TV calendar while giving you access to MLB.TV in the same ecosystem.

MLB.TV through the ESPN app is another strong route

The other big change for 2026 is ESPN’s role. MLB and ESPN announced a deal that lets fans buy and watch MLB.TV through the ESPN app, and ESPN’s support pages confirm that MLB.TV on ESPN is available in the U.S. market this season. ESPN also says fans can link eligible MLB.TV subscriptions and watch out-of-market broadcasts directly inside ESPN.

That matters for Red Sox fans because it gives you another all-in-one option:

Buy MLB.TV through ESPN or link your subscription.Watch out-of-market Red Sox games in the ESPN app.Keep national ESPN game windows and other sports viewing in the same place.

If you already spend a lot of time in ESPN’s ecosystem, this may be the most convenient setup.

How to watch the Red Sox on national TV

Even if you are out of market, not every Red Sox game will flow through MLB.TV. Some games shift into national windows, and those can change how you watch. For 2026, the main national options include:

FOXFS1ESPNMLB NetworkNBC and Peacock for Sunday Night Baseball and other special national windowsApple TV+ for Friday Night BaseballRoku for Sunday Leadoff-style games when scheduled.

That is why many out-of-market fans use a two-part setup:

MLB.TV for the everyday regular-season grindA live TV service or extra streaming apps for exclusive national gamesThe bottom line for Red Sox fans

If you want the simplest answer, start here: MLB.TV is the best core product for watching the Red Sox outside the local market. In 2026, you can get it through Fubo or through the ESPN app, which gives Boston fans more flexibility than before.

The best way to think about it is this:

Want most Red Sox games outside New England? Get MLB.TV.Want MLB.TV plus major national channels in one setup? Fubo is a logical choice.Want MLB.TV inside an app many sports fans already use? ESPN is now a real option.Want every possible national window covered? Keep an eye on FOX, FS1, ESPN, MLB Network, NBC/Peacock, Apple TV+ and Roku, because exclusive windows can override the normal out-of-market path.

For Red Sox fans far from Fenway, that combination is the modern viewing map: one out-of-market package, one national-TV plan, and a quick schedule check whenever Boston gets bumped into a showcase slot.