Quick Scoop

If you want to watch Dodgers games, the main options are SportsNet LA for most local broadcasts, national TV for select games, and MLB.TV for out-of-market viewers. For fans in Los Angeles without cable, streaming services that carry SportsNet LA are usually the key route, while fans outside the market can usually use MLB.TV for live games.

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How to watch

  • In the LA market: Most Dodgers games air on SportsNet LA, with some games on Fox or ESPN.
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  • Without cable: Live TV streaming services that include SportsNet LA are the usual workaround for local fans.
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  • Out of market: MLB.TV is the standard option for watching Dodgers games live when you are outside the local broadcast area.
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  • Free over-the-air games: Some nationally televised Dodgers games may be available on regular broadcast TV depending on the matchup.
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Best pick by situation

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Situation Best option
Live in Los Angeles SportsNet LA through cable or a streaming package that includes it.
Live outside LA MLB.TV for out-of-market games.
Want national games Fox or ESPN when the Dodgers are scheduled there.
Want the simplest setup A live TV streaming service with SportsNet LA, if it is available in your area.

Helpful note

Availability and pricing can change, so it is smart to check the current package list for your location before subscribing. A recent guide also notes that Dodgers TV access in 2026 still centers on SportsNet LA locally and MLB.TV for out-of-market fans.

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