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For the 2026 MLB Playoffs, the American League Championship Series comes down to the Cleveland Guardians playing against the Tampa Bay Rays. The winner of the ALCS goes onto the 2026 World Series and faces off against the winner of the NLCS, either the Los Angeles Dodgers or the Milwaukee Brewers.
The ALCS is a seven-game series, while Tampa Bay has home field advantage since the Rays have the better record at 98-64 between the two teams.
At a Glance: Watch MLB ALCS 2026 Live Online
The MLB games are hotbeds for celebrity sightings, especially in the playoffs, so it’s likely there may be a number of high-profile celebrities in attendance. Famous actors, actresses and recording artists have been known to appear at games in the past, like Rays fans John Cena, Dick Vitale and others; as well as Guardians fans Travis Kelce, Tom Hanks, Drew Carey, The Miz, Kid Cudi, mgk and many more.
How to Watch 2026 ALCS: Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays Without Cable
While ALCS broadcast on TV on TBS and truTV, postseason games can be streamed on internet-based streaming cable services, such as DirecTV, Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV. Games are also available to livestream on platforms, like HBO Max.
EDitor’s Choice
DirecTV
THR’s top choice
Watch the 2026 ALCS with DirecTV, which carries TBS and truTV, along with more than 90 other channels. Sports fans can watch games for free with the cable streamer’s five-day trial. Afterwards, you can either cancel the service or keep watching, with signature streaming package prices goes for $59.99 for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterward) for the entry-level “Entertainment” package with the streamer’s current deals.
Sling is one of the most affordable options for new live TV streaming subscribers who want to watch the ALCS games on TBS and truTV with the Blue plan, which comes with more than 40 channels and priced at $54.99 per month. Please note: Prices and channel availability depend on your local TV market.
Fubo
At $63.99 for the first month of service, Fubo features games.
To watch ALCS on TBS and truTV, a subscription to Fubo will do the trick. The streaming service goes for $63.99 for the first month ($88.99 per month afterward) for the “Pro” plan, which comes with more than 230 channels. You can record over 1,000 hours of TV shows, movies, games and more. If you want to watch online free, the online TV streaming service offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers.
Hulu + Live TV
Bundled with ESPN Unlimited, Disney+ and Hulu.
To watch TBS and truTV online, a subscription to Hulu + Live TV is fantastic option. The streaming service includes Disney+, ESPN Unlimited and access to more than 100 live channels starting at $49.99 for the first month ($89.99 per month afterward). In addition to live cable, Hulu + Live TV lets subscribers watch originals from Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. It includes unlimited cloud DVR, too.
HBO Max
Sign up via Prime Video
HBO Max has the B/R Sports add-on for free, as part of its streaming service.
Available through Prime Video, HBO Max’s sports hub has access to the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs starting at $10.99 per month; note that a Prime Membership ($14.99 monthly or $139 annually) or Prime Video subscription ($8.99 monthly) is required.
If you’re not a member, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of all that Amazon Prime has to offer, including access to Prime Video, Prime Gaming and Amazon Photos; fast free shipping in less than two days with Prime Delivery; in-store discounts at Whole Foods Market and access to exclusive shopping savings during Black Friday in November, as well as other perks. Learn more about Amazon Prime and its benefits here.
In addition, HBO Max includes MLB on TBS, U.S. Soccer, MotoGP and other sports leagues. The service has hit movies like Sinners, One Battle After Another, Barbie, The Zone of Interest, Wonka, Avatar: The Way of Water and others, as well as award-winning series, such as The Last of Us, Hacks, The White Lotus and others.
