How to watch MLB Games 2024 live stream in NZ

Sports by Adnan Jiwani on October 1, 2024 add comment 496 Views 10 min read

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The 2024 MLB season starts in March, but if you’re in a different area, you might face restrictions and blackouts for streaming your favorite games. However, there’s a simple solution: a Virtual Private Network (VPN). By using a VPN, your data gets encrypted, letting you bypass MLB blackouts.

Here’s a guide on how to watch 2024 MLB games in New Zealand using a VPN.

How to watch MLB Games 2024 live stream in New Zealand via VPN [Quick Steps]

If you’re short on time and can’t read the whole article, don’t worry! We’ve created a simple step-by-step guide to help you watch MLB games live stream in NZ using a VPN.

Sign up for Ivacy VPN.
Install our app on your chosen device.
Connect to the US server.
Open ESPN+.
Now you’re ready to watch MLB games in NZ!

When will the 2024 MLB season start?

The 2024 MLB season kicks off on Wednesday, March 20, with the Los Angeles Dodgers facing off against the San Diego Padres in Seoul, South Korea. The traditional Opening Day follows on Thursday, March 28.

MLB Schedule – 2024 Season

Get ready for the 2024 MLB season! Ivacy VPN has you sorted with the top games of the week for streaming. You can check the daily schedule here, and don’t forget, you can catch every game with MLB.TV International.

Here’s MLB’s national TV schedule for Opening Week (March 20-21; March 28-April 1):

GAME	DATE AND TIME	TV
San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers [Game held in Seoul, South Korea]	Wednesday, March 20, 7:05 p.m. local time / 6:05 a.m. ET / 10:05 a.m. GMT	ESPN (out-of-market only)
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres [Game held in Seoul, South Korea]	Thursday, March 21, 7:05 p.m. local time / 6:05 a.m. ET / 10:05 a.m. GMT	ESPN (out-of-market only)
Texas Rangers vs. Chicago Cubs	Thursday, March 28, 7:35 p.m. ET / 11:35 p.m. GMT	ESPN
Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees	Friday, March 29, 8:10 p.m. ET / 12:10 p.m. GMT	AppleTV+
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals	Friday, March 29, 10:10 p.m. ET / 2:10 a.m. GMT	AppleTV+
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves	Saturday, March 30, 4:05 p.m. ET / 8:05 p.m. GMT	FS1
San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants	Saturday, March 30, 7:15 p.m. ET / 11:15 p.m. GMT	Fox
Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees	Saturday, March 30, 7:15 p.m. ET / 11:15 p.m. GMT	Fox
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals	Sunday, March 31, 7:10 p.m. ET / 12:10 a.m. BST	ESPN

MLB futures odds 2024

Curious about the 2024 World Series winner? Check out the latest odds from the FanDuel Sportsbook.

TEAM	ODDS
Los Angeles Dodgers	+320
Atlanta Braves	+450
Houston Astros	+700
New York Yankees	+800
Texas Rangers	+1400
Philadelphia Phillies	+1500
Baltimore Orioles	+1800
Minnesota Twins	+2000
Toronto Blue Jays	+2000
Seattle Mariners	+2000

MLB 2024 broadcasters

Broadcaster	What will be broadcasted
ESPN	Sunday Night Baseball, Opening Night, London Series, Mexico City Series, Selous Series
FOX, FOX Sports 1	More than 109 nationally televised games
TBS	Tuesday night Major League Baseball

Key dates for 2024 MLB season

Live Events	Start Date	Channels
MLB Spring Training	February 22, 2024	MLB Network, ESPN, ESPN+, RSNs
MLB Opening Day	March 28, 2024	Various
2024 MLB Draft	July 14, 2024	ESPN, MLB Network
2024 MLB All-Star Game	July 16, 2024	FOX
MLB Little League Classic	August 18, 2024	ESPN
MLB Playoffs	October 2024	FOX, FS1, TBS, ESPN/ABC, MLB Network
World Series	October 2024	FOX

Where to Watch MLB Games 2024 live in NZ

You’ve got plenty of ways to catch the MLB Games 2024 live online in New Zealand. Think about signing up for streaming services like ESPN+, Fubo TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or MLB.TV. Depending on the one you choose and its package, you might get channels such as FOX, FS1, TBS, ESPN, or MLB network. And for added security, you can use Ivacy VPN to watch the game from home.

Stream MLB on ESPN+

ESPN+ doesn’t show your local team’s games, but it streams one MLB game every day that’s not from your area during the regular season. For $10.99 a month or $109.99 a year, you also get access to lots of other live sports, documentaries, and original shows on ESPN+.

Just remember, ESPN+ is only available in the US. If you’re traveling abroad and want to watch MLB Games live streams on ESPN+, you can subscribe to Ivacy VPN. It’ll give you a US IP address, letting you enjoy streaming even from outside the country.

Where to watch MLB games with free trials

Fubo TV

Price: Starting at $80 USD per month

Channels: ESPN, ESPN 2, Fox, FS1, MLB Network, select regional sports networks

Country: United States

One drawback of Fubo is that it doesn’t include TBS, which broadcasts national games on Tuesdays and some postseason games. However, U.S. fans can access baseball games shown on Turner channels through Fubo by purchasing the Max and the Bleacher Report Sports Add-On tier for Max, each priced at $10 USD per month.

Fubo is among the few streaming services offering select regional sports networks for viewers in the U.S., such as Marquee Sports Network (Cubs), NBC Sports Bay Area (Giants), NESN (Red Sox), and Root Sports Northwest (Mariners). Keep in mind that the teams you can watch on regional sports networks depend on the zip code associated with your billing account. Additionally, the “Sports Plus” package, which includes MLB Network, costs an extra $11 USD per month. Fubo has also announced the inclusion of MLB.TV as an add-on for $25 USD per month, but standard blackout rules still apply. Fubo offers a 7-day free trial.

Note: You’ll need a U.S. credit/debit card to subscribe. The billing address used may affect the availability of local channels, and changing your location may not be possible.

Stream MLB games on Hulu + Live TV

Channels: ESPN, ESPN 2, Fox, FS1, FS2, TBS, select regional sports networks

For American fans, Hulu + Live TV provides access to nearly all the national channels airing MLB games, except for the MLB Network. You can also watch select regional sports networks. However, there’s no free trial offered.

Watch MLB games on YouTube TV

Price: $73 USD/month and up

Channels: ESPN, ESPN 2, Fox, FS1, FS2, TBS

YouTube TV provides Americans with a range of channels airing MLB games, with subscription costs starting at $73 USD/month. You’ll need to enter a U.S. ZIP code (e.g., 10022, 48104, etc.), but it accepts various payment methods. If you’re not sure about committing to YouTube TV, you can try out the free trial. Just keep in mind that YouTube TV no longer includes MLB Network due to a dispute in 2024.

Watch all the MLB action with live streaming on MLB.TV

Watching every MLB game is easiest with an MLB.TV subscription. It’s available worldwide, and you can ensure private and secure streaming with Ivacy VPN.

MLB.TV

Price: $30 USD per month or $150 USD per season

The MLB.TV app is the best and most affordable choice for streaming the entire MLB season. International MLB.TV users can stream the Home Run Derby, All-Star Game, and postseason without any blackouts. Plus, MLB.TV offers a cool multiview feature, allowing subscribers to watch up to four games simultaneously on supported Apple TV, Fire TV, and Google TV devices. You can try the service for free for seven days and there’s also a monthly payment option available.

MLB blackout restrictions, explained

For baseball fans, the term “blackout” doesn’t mean a team in dark uniforms. It actually refers to games that you can’t stream in certain areas because the regional sports networks (RSNs) own the rights to distribute them. For instance, if you’re a Yankees fan living in New York City, you can’t watch their games on MLB.TV because the YES Network, which belongs to the Yankees, distributes those games to cable companies in the area.

This blackout rule also affects fans in states without MLB teams, like Iowa or New Hampshire. Sometimes, blackouts are based on ZIP codes. Even though New Jersey doesn’t have its own MLB team, people with ZIP codes in certain areas can’t watch Yankees or Mets games on MLB.TV. However, folks in other parts of New Jersey can watch these games but can’t stream Phillies games.

Similarly, in Canada, the blackout policy covers all Toronto Blue Jays games. Some Canadian provinces also have blackouts for teams like the Boston Red Sox, Minnesota Twins, and Seattle Mariners. And in the U.S. territory of Guam, you can’t stream live games of the San Francisco Giants or Oakland Athletics.

For U.S. customers of MLB.TV, the blackout policy affects certain regular-season games (even those on ESPN), the All-Star Game, and all postseason games. However, customers with MLB.TV International don’t have to worry about blackouts.

It’s important to note that blackouts don’t apply to audio-only feeds. So, even if you can’t watch the game, you can still listen to the audio on your phone, computer, Fire TV, or any other supported device.

FAQs for live streaming MLB games 2024

How can I watch MLB in NZ?

To watch MLB games in NZ on ESPN+, you have options: a month pass for $10.99, or an annual pass for $109.99.

Where can I watch MLB for free?

If you want to watch MLB games online for free, there are different options depending on the channel or game you’re interested in. FuboTV, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV, Sling TV, Apple TV+, and MLB.TV all provide MLB games in various ways and offer free trials of different durations.

Is MLB free on Hulu?

Hulu with Live TV is $77 monthly and includes five RSNs for baseball, as well as ESPN, Fox, FS1, and TBS, but doesn’t have MLB Network. It now comes with the Disney Bundle, including ESPN Plus and Disney Plus.

Ivacy VPN – The Best VPN to watch MLB games live stream in NZ

Ivacy VPN is your top choice for securely streaming MLB games in New Zealand. It offers cutting-edge 10-Gbps servers worldwide, ensuring your privacy while you enjoy every moment of the game. With user-friendly apps for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS, plus options for streaming on your TV, Ivacy VPN makes it easy. And if you need assistance, their 24/7 live chat support is there to help, backed by a risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee!