Major League Baseball, popularly known as MLB, is one of the premier leagues in the US. To stream the MLB matches on your Firestick, you can download the MLB TV app from the Amazon App Store. With the MLB TV app, you can access both live and on-demand videos of the MLB 2023 league. To stream matches live and access highlights, replays, and other info, you need to purchase an MLB TV subscription.
In this article, we will guide you to watch the MLB World Series matches on your Amazon Fire TV Stick device using the MLB TV app. The World Series games are scheduled between Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers from 27th October to 04th November 2023.
The Texas Rangers won the World Series Championship with 4-1 at the end of five games. The last two games have been called off.
How to Install MLB TV on Firestick
1. Connect the Firestick to a WiFi network and navigate to the home screen.
2. Click the Find icon and select the Search bar.
3. Use the on-screen keyboard to type and search for MLB TV. You can also use Alexa voice control on Fire TV to search for MLB TV.
4. The search results will appear on the screen. Click the MLB TV app, which comes with the following logo.
5. Click the Get button to download the MLB TV app.
6. Wait for MLB TV to install on your Firestick/Fire TV.
7. Click the Open icon to launch the app.
How to Activate and Stream MLB on Firestick
1. When you launch the MLB TV app after installation, select Login.
2. Enter the email ID and password of your MLB account.
3. After successful login, you will receive the Account activation message on the screen. Tap OK.
4. Finally, live stream all the MLB games on your Firestick-connected TV or Fire TV.
How to Get MLB TV APK on Firestick using Downloader
The MLB TV app is restricted in the US. The only possible way to download the app is by sideloading the APK via Downloader.
1. Install the Downloader on Fire TV Stick from the Amazon App Store.
2. After installing the Downloader app, go to Settings.
3. Choose My Fire TV from Settings.
4. Then, select Developer options.
5. From the Developer options, select Install Unknown apps.
6. Now, all the applications you have installed on your Fire TV will be displayed.
7. Choose the Downloader app from the list of installed applications and turn it ON.
8. Then, launch the Downloader app and select the Home tab on the left pane.
9. In the URL box, enter the MLB TV APK link (https://bit.ly/3S6FcZu) and click on the Go button.
10. You can see that the MLB.TV app download has started.
11. When the download is complete, click on the Install button.
12. After installing, you can select the Open button to launch the MLB TV app.
Note: You can also use ES File Explorer on Fire TV to sideload the MLB.TV app.
Alternative Platforms to Live Stream MLB 2023 on Firestick
Along with the MLB TV app, there are certain alternatives available to stream MLB content on Amazon Fire TV Stick. You can stream MLB live on ESPN, ABC, Fox Sports, and MLB Network in the streaming services.
Sling TV
Sling TV is a great choice to stream MLB events on Firestick or Fire TV. You can install Sling TV on your Firestick directly. It is a subscription-based service that streams many entertainment channels, including sports channels. With the Sling Orange + Blue ($55/mon) and Sports Extra ($15/mon), you can watch the MLB games (live and archived) on Firestick exclusively. For ESPN, you can subscribe to Sling Blue ($40/month) or Sling Orange ($40/month).
YouTube TV
YouTube TV is also a renowned streaming service that allows you to watch MLB games. The unlimited DVR feature lets you record your favorite shows on YouTube TV to watch later. With a Base plan subscription of $72.99/month, you can get 100+ live TV channels, including MLB TV. With a free trial, you can watch the MLB games for free.
Amazon Prime Video
You already know that Amazon Prime Video offers a lot of live TV channels and a wide variety of movies and TV shows. This platform allows you to subscribe to MLB TV separately. But you need an active Amazon Prime Video subscription ($14.99/mon) to do that. Mostly, you can find Prime Video preinstalled on Fire Stick. If you don’t have so, install it from the Amazon App Store. Being a new user, you will get a 30-day free trial and can stream the matches for free.
DAZN
DAZN is a platform that is renowned for streaming sports games. With this platform, you can watch sports like boxing, the UEFA Champions League, the NFL, and more. Fortunately, you can also watch the MLB league on the DAZN platform. Having a monthly ($19.99) or yearly ($224.99) subscription lets you stream the MLB matches live in DAZN on Fire TV.
Apart from the apps mentioned above, you can also stream the MLB games on DirecTV Stream, Hulu, and fuboTV.
Features of MLB.TV
- MLB TV has an intuitive interface. Hence, the application is very easy to navigate and use.
- According to your Internet speed, you can stream the games either in HD quality or SD quality.
- It has an extensive help center to solve the issues while streaming the games.
- It is very easy to check out the division standings and schedule of each team. Just select the team name from the drop-down menu to check out their standings.
- You can also subscribe to a separate team on MLB TV.
Subscription Plans of MLB.TV
You must get a subscription before accessing the content on the MLB TV app. The subscription plans of MLB are listed below. Subscribe to your desired plan on the official MLB website.
- MLB Postseason Package – $24.99 per month
- At Bat – $3.99 per month
How to Fix MLB TV App Not Working on Firestick
If you notice the MLB TV App isn’t working on your Fire Stick, we suggest you refer to the below troubleshooting methods to get the issue resolved.
1. Check whether the Firestick is connected to the internet.
2. If you experience stutter and buffer while streaming, it can be due to insufficient bandwidth. Restart the router to fix it.
3. Close the MLB TV app and relaunch it again.
4. Ensure the router is at a close distance from your Firestick.
5. Delete the MLB TV app cache on Fire TV.
6. Try verifying your username and password on the MLB TV app and check again.
7. Reboot the Fire TV Stick to fix minor glitches.
8. Upgrade Firestick firmware, if the device runs on outdated OS version.
Schedule of MLB World Series 2023
| MATCH | DATE & TIME | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks vs Texas Rangers | 27th Oct 2023 08:03 PM | Texas won by 6-5 |
| Arizona Diamondbacks vs Texas Rangers | 28th Oct 2023 08:03 PM | Arizona won by 9-1 |
| Texas Rangers vs Arizona Diamondbacks | 30th Oct 2023 08:03 PM | Texas won by 3-1 |
| Texas Rangers vs Arizona Diamondbacks | 31st Oct 2023 08:03 PM | Texas won by 11-7 |
| Texas Rangers vs Arizona Diamondbacks | 1st Nov 2023 08:03 PM | Texas won by 5-0 |
| Arizona Diamondbacks vs Texas Rangers | 3rd Nov 2023 08:03 PM | – |
| Arizona Diamondbacks vs Texas Rangers | 4th Nov 2023 08:03 PMPM | – |
FAQ
Yes, MLB TV is free to install on Firestick. To use it, you need to get a subscription.
Yes, you can get a 7-day free trial only for monthly and yearly plans on MLB.