Major League baseball is back, its shortened 60-game season getting under way last Thursday with a double-header that included the first game of this Giants vs Dodgers series. So far, things are mostly going according to plan for NL West favorites the Los Angeles Dodgers. They’ve enjoyed 8-1 and 9-1 wins over divisional rivals the San Francisco Giants to open the 2020 MLB season – but most recently suffered a 5-4 loss on Saturday. There’s one game left, though, so follow our guide as we explain how to watch a Giants vs Dodgers live stream online and catch today’s baseball from all over the world.
Giants vs Dodgers cheat sheet
Sunday’s Giants vs Dodgers game takes place in Los Angeles, California at Dodgers Stadium and starts at 7.08pm PT locally, which is 10pm ET. It’s being shown nationally on ESPN – available to cord cutters in select markets as part of a great value Sling TV package.
The Blue Crew will be hoping to keep up last season’s momentum, as they finished the regular season top of the NL West before losing to the Nationals in the Division Series. Meanwhile, the Giants be looking for something of a fresh start this year, after ending the 2019 MLB season third place in the NL West.
It’s the Giants’ first series under new manager Gabe Kapler, after Bruce Bochy retired at the end of last season, and fans hope it might be the change the team needs to turn things around. However, any surge in expectations has been tempered by the fact that the G’s six-time All-Star catcher, Buster Posey, won’t be playing this year, choosing to sit the season out due to coronavirus concerns.
The Dodgers also have a significant Covid-19 opt-out this year in new pitcher David Price, but the real prize of their off-season raid on the Red Sox, star outfielder Mookie Betts, will be playing tonight. In fact, he’ll be playing in LA for a very long time, with the 2018 league MVP just inking a 12-year, $365m contract extension.
Whether you’re a Dodgers fan in Los Angeles, a Giants fan in San Francisco or just want to tune in to see all the MLB action this weekend, we’ll show you how to get a Giants vs Dodgers live stream today.
How to watch the Giants vs Dodgers from outside your country
If you’re in the US tonight, then getting a Dodgers vs Giants live stream should be no problem, as the game is being shown on ESPN – available via both cable TV and a number of over-the-top platforms.
Anyone out of the country might run into more difficulty, though, as geo-blocking will stop you from watching the same services and content you normally would at home – even though you pay for them.
Fortunately, a solution exists in the form of a VPN – a handy bit of software that will let you regain access to your normal baseball live stream, no matter where you are in the world. It does this by re-routing your device’s IP address back to the location you choose – in this case, probably the US, but possibly elsewhere.
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Giants vs Dodgers live stream: how to watch MLB this weekend in the US
Game 4 of the Giants vs Dodgers is being broadcast on ESPN, which is available on both cable and through over-the-top streaming services – but the game can also be streamed direct from Major League Baseball itself. The first pitch is scheduled for 7.08pm PT locally and 10.08pm ET on the opposite coast.
MLB.TV will let you watch every game of the 2020 season for a one-off payment of $59.99 (or $49.99 for a single team), but there’s one huge catch in that it’s only designed for out-of-market viewing. This means if you’re local to either Los Angeles or San Francisco, you’ll find the game blacked out – unless you use a VPN as per our guide above, of course.
Of the OTT options, we think Sling TV is the best fit for most people’s baseball watching needs. It offers access to all the channels you need to watch prime-time games – ESPN, TBS, Fox/Fox Sports and MLB Network – and packages from just $30 a month, as well as coming with a FREE trial period so you can see if it’s right for you. For Sunday’s game on ESPN, it’s a Sling Orange package you’ll want to check out.
Here are all of your over-the-top options in full. All prices are per month, based on the package or combination of packages that gets you access to the most MLB games.
- Sling TV $55 – All the cable channels a baseball fan needs to watch the biggest games in one place. A combined Sling Blue and Orange package for $45 covers ESPN, TBS and Fox Sports, while $10 adds Sports Extra and MLB Network (plus NHL Network, NBA TV, beIN Sports, ESPN U, Tennis Channel and more). On balance, our favorite option and you can try a FREE Sling TV trial – but note local coverage is limited.
- YouTube TV $64.99 – The best option after Sling, YouTube TV includes ESPN, ESPN2, Fox, FS1, MLB Network and TBS. Many local networks and regional networks are also covered, six accounts are included in the price, and a free trial is available.
- Hulu $54.99 – A good option, Hulu with Live TV includes ESPN, ESPN2, Fox, FS1 and TBS but does not come with the MLB Network. It does, however, offer local networks in select markets. Free trial offered.
- AT&T TV Now $55 – Another solid offering, AT&T TV Now gets you ESPN, Fox Sports and TBS but, again, not MLB Nework. Local TV coverage is available in select markets. Free trial offered.
- fuboTV $54.99 – Not necessarily worth considering for baseball fans, Unfortunately it does not have ESPN, MLB Network or TBS – though it does offer strong local coverage and offer a free trial.
Dodgers vs Giants live stream: how to watch MLB online in the UK
BT Sport has the broadcast rights to all MLB games in the UK through 2021 and all of the channels you’ll need to watch this season’s games will be available through one of BT’s many TV bundles, or as an add-on for Sky TV and Virgin Media customers.
If you’re not a BT Sport subscriber yet, you can still get access to the network’s content without locking yourself into a lengthy contract by signing up for a Monthly Pass for £25.
Sunday’s Dodgers vs Giants game will be shown on BT Sport ESPN beginning at 3am BST – so very early on the morning of Monday, July 27.
It’s also worth noting that MLB.TV is also available in the UK for approximately £50 a month. You get access to the same games and content as US viewers do but you won’t have to worry about blackout rules which will no doubt make it easier to watch baseball this season.
How to watch the Giants vs Dodgers: live stream MLB in Canada
Canadian baseball fans get select coverage of non-Blue Jays games on TSN this season, but today’s game between the Giants and Dodgers isn’t one of them.
Instead, just like in the US and UK, MLB.TV is also available in Canada and is perfect for baseball fans looking to catch as much of the action as possible.
Blue Jays games are subject to blackouts, but every other team is readily on tap – and you can always try the VPN workaround to get live coverage of the Jays.
Dodgers vs Giants: series details and TV schedule
- Dodgers vs Giants game 1 on ESPN: Thursday, July 23, 10.08pm ET/8.10pm PT
- Dodgers vs Giants game 2 on SportsNet LA/KNTV: Friday, July 24, 9.40pm ET/6.40pm PT
- Dodgers vs Giants game 3 on FOX: Saturday, July 25, 4.10pm ET/1.10pm PT
- Dodgers vs Giants game 4 on ESPN: Sunday, July 26, 10.08pm ET/7.08pm PT