how to watch cardinals baseball
Quick Scoop
Here’s the easiest way to watch Cardinals baseball: stream Cardinals.TV in the MLB app, watch through your cable or satellite provider, or use select over-the-air TV broadcasts. Local fans can stream every in-market game on Cardinals.TV without blackouts, and out-of-market viewers can use MLB.TV.
Watch options
- Cardinals.TV via MLB app: Best choice for local fans who want live streaming on a phone, smart TV, or other devices.
- Cable or satellite TV: You can still watch through your pay-TV provider once it’s available for the season.
- Over-the-air TV: Some games are available free on local broadcast TV.
- Radio: Cardinals games are also available on KMOX, and SiriusXM carries live play-by-play too.
Local vs. out-of-market
If you live in the Cardinals home TV territory, Cardinals.TV is the main streaming option for every local game.
If you live outside that area, MLB.TV is the standard way to follow Cardinals games live.
Current season note
For the 2026 season, Cardinals.TV in-market streaming packages are listed at $99.99 per year or $19.99 per month. The Cardinals’ 2026 schedule also shows Opening Day on March 26 against the Rays at Busch Stadium.
Fastest setup
- Download the MLB app.
- Sign in or subscribe to Cardinals.TV if you are in-market.
- Use your TV provider login if you already have one.
- Check the schedule so you know whether the game is on local TV or streaming only.
| Way to watch | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinals.TV in MLB app | Local fans | Live in-market streaming, no blackouts |
| Pay-TV provider | Cable/satellite users | Authenticate with your TV login |
| Over-the-air TV | Free viewing | Select games only |
| MLB.TV | Out-of-market fans | For viewers outside the local area |
| Radio | Audio-only listening | KMOX and SiriusXM carry games |
