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How to watch the World Series for free:
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Fox One
Free 7-day trial, then $19.99/month
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YouTube TV
Free 5-day trial, then $72.99/month for your first month
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Fubo Sports
Free 5-day trial, then $45.99/month for your first month
The stage is set. The defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers will face the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series to see which team will take home the trophy. The Dodgers beat the Yankees in 2024 to take home their second title this decade (eighth overall), while the Blue Jays haven’t seen a World Series since 1993. Whichever team you’re rooting for, it’s sure to be a dramatic week (or more) of games.
Lucky for baseball fans, watching the postseason is a whole lot easier than watching regular-season games. You can even watch for free with some strategic planning. We’ve rounded up the best ways to watch the World Series for free below. Let’s play ball.
When is the 2025 World Series?
The 2025 World Series schedule is as follows:
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Game 1 — Friday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. ET in Toronto
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Game 2 — Saturday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. ET in Toronto
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Game 3 — Monday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. ET in Los Angeles
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Game 4 — Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. ET in Los Angeles
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Game 5 (if necessary) — Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. in Los Angeles
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Game 6 (if necessary) — Friday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. in Toronto
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Game 7 (if necessary) — Saturday, Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. in Toronto
What channel will the 2025 World Series be on?
Since the early 2000s, the World Series has been exclusively on Fox — and this year is no different. You can watch the games play out live on your local Fox network if you have cable.
Can I watch the World Series without cable?
You have a couple of different options to access Fox in 2025 without cable: a digital antenna, a Fox One subscription, or a cable replacement service. Each option has its pros and cons, of course, so we’ll leave it up to you to decide what’s best for your situation.
A digital antenna is a relatively cheap (generally between $25 and $40) way to gain access to your local TV stations, but you need to be within a certain radius of the stations themselves and free of obstructions in order to get a clear broadcast. Fox One subscriptions give you access to your local Fox station and so much more — it’s a one-stop shop for the entirety of the Fox TV portfolio. It’s a great choice for sports fans in general, but it might be overkill if you just want access to your local station.
Finally, a cable replacement service (like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV) gives you access to 100+ live TV channels, including Fox. If you want a long-term way to watch live broadcasts, these are pretty well-rounded options that still cost less than cable. But that doesn’t mean they’re cheap.
How to watch the World Series for free in 2025
Fortunately, there are a few ways you can watch the World Series (or at least part of it) without paying a cent. Two words: free trials. Not only does Fox One offer a free trial to new subscribers, but YouTube TV and Fubo do as well. If you’ve never subscribed to those services and you plan your trials accurately, you’ll be able to watch the World Series for free — even if it goes to Game 7. If you don’t qualify for any of the free trial options, we recommend either signing up for Fox One for one month at $19.99 or grabbing yourself a digital antenna.
Mashable Deals
Fox One: 7-day free trial
Fox One, the new direct-to-consumer streaming service from Fox, gives subscribers access to the entire Fox TV portfolio. That includes your local Fox station live, as well as Fox News, Fox Sports, Fox Weather, FS1, FS2, Fox Business, Fox Deportes, Big Ten Network (B1G), Fox Network, and Fox Nation. Basically, if it’s on Fox, it’s on Fox One. A subscription costs $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year, but new subscribers can kick things off with a free trial that lasts an entire week. Depending on how many games the World Series goes into, you may be able to watch the entire thing with your trial.
YouTube TV: 5-day free trial
YouTube TV is a comprehensive cable replacement service with over 100 live TV channels, unlimited DVR, and customizable add-ons. It’s definitely overkill if you’re just looking to watch your local Fox station for the World Series, but it holds a lot of value if you want to watch live TV long-term. You can test the waters for five days with a free trial if you’re new to YouTube TV, which would give you the ability to watch at least part of the World Series for free. Just beware: if you forget to cancel, you’ll be charged $72.99 (for the first three months).
Fubo: 5-day free trial
Like YouTube TV, Fubo offers TV lovers a cable replacement with tons of live channels. It also offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers, giving you the ability to watch the World Series (or at least part of it) for free. Unlike YouTube TV, there are multiple tiers you can choose from. The Sports tier only offers 26 channels, including Fox, and will only run you $45.99 for your first month, should you forget to cancel.
