Australian Baseball League Games Head to MLB.TV for 2026–27 Season
ABL games will reach MLB.TV subscribers in 2026–27. See how to watch, Baseball+ options, and when the Australian season begins.
World Baseball News Editorial Team , 1 min read 
Australian Baseball League games will be available to MLB.TV subscribers on MLB’s streaming apps under a new partnership announced by the ABL on September 24. The deal puts Australian club baseball in front of MLB’s international streaming audience before the 2026–27 season begins on November 19.
For viewers who already subscribe to MLB.TV, the ABL says all of its content carried on Baseball+ will be accessible through the MLB platform. It is a significant distribution step for a league that has sought a wider audience beyond Australia, particularly during the northern hemisphere’s baseball offseason.
How fans can watch the ABL in 2026–27
Fans without MLB.TV will have a separate option. The ABL says Baseball+ subscriptions will be available shortly, with packages starting at $24.99 per month. Its free game of the week will remain available to viewers who register for Baseball+.
The league has not announced further details about specific MLB.TV markets or access restrictions, so fans should check the service in their location when the season starts.
Four clubs, one larger audience
Adelaide Giants, Brisbane Bandits, Perth Heat and Sydney Blue Sox will contest the 2026–27 season. Each club is scheduled to play 39 games across a 10-week regular season, with the best-of-three championship series set for January 29–31. Adelaide enters as the defending champion.
The ABL had already announced that games would stream worldwide on Baseball+. The new agreement adds MLB.TV as a route to that coverage for its existing subscribers. For the players and four clubs, the practical change is broader visibility as the Australian summer season begins.
Source: Australian Baseball League announcement and official 2026–27 season schedule.
