How to Watch New York Mets Games in 2026
Mets games in New York primarily air on SNY.
Services that carry SNY: DIRECTV via Internet Choice, Hulu + Live TV (Base).
Services with limited Mets coverage: Fubo Elite, YouTube TV (Base), Sling Orange & Blue, Peacock Select, Apple TV+, ESPN+ Monthly.
Streaming Services — New York Market Coverage
Projected coverage is based on 162 modeled Mets broadcasts in DMA 501 (New York). Coverage reflects which services carry SNY locally.
"Projected coverage" and "modeled broadcasts" refer to StreamCaddy's rights and carriage model — not an official MLB schedule. National exclusives on Apple TV+, Peacock, and ESPN+ are included.
Why Coverage Varies by Service
SNY (SportsNet New York) is the Mets' dedicated regional sports network, carried by DIRECTV, Fubo, and major cable providers in New York. YouTube TV and Sling do not currently carry SNY.
Why does DIRECTV via Internet Choice cover 99%?
DIRECTV via Internet Choice carries SNY in New York, giving you access to most Mets games including local regular season broadcasts and nationally televised games on included channels. The 2 unavailable broadcasts are national exclusives on channels not in this package.
Why does Hulu + Live TV (Base) cover 99%?
Hulu + Live TV (Base) carries SNY in New York, giving you access to most Mets games including local regular season broadcasts and nationally televised games on included channels. The 2 unavailable broadcasts are national exclusives on channels not in this package.
Why does Fubo Elite cover 12%?
Fubo Elite does not carry SNY in the New York market. Only nationally televised Mets games on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, and Apple TV+ are available — approximately 19 of 162 modeled broadcasts.
Why does YouTube TV (Base) cover 8%?
YouTube TV (Base) does not carry SNY in the New York market. Only nationally televised Mets games on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, and Apple TV+ are available — approximately 13 of 162 modeled broadcasts.
Why does Sling Orange & Blue cover 8%?
Sling Orange & Blue does not carry SNY in the New York market. Only nationally televised Mets games on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, and Apple TV+ are available — approximately 13 of 162 modeled broadcasts.
Why does Peacock Select cover 2%?
Peacock Select does not carry SNY in the New York market. Only nationally televised Mets games on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, and Apple TV+ are available — approximately 3 of 162 modeled broadcasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch Mets on DIRECTV?
DIRECTV via Internet Choice covers approximately 99% of modeled Mets broadcasts in New York. DIRECTV via Internet Choice carries SNY in New York, giving you access to most Mets games including local regular season broadcasts and nationally televised games on included channels. The 2 unavailable broadcasts are national exclusives on channels not in this package.
Can I watch Mets on YouTube TV?
YouTube TV covers approximately 8% of modeled Mets broadcasts in New York. YouTube TV (Base) does not carry SNY in the New York market. Only nationally televised Mets games on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, and Apple TV+ are available — approximately 13 of 162 modeled broadcasts.
What's the cheapest way to watch Mets games?
Hulu + Live TV (Base) at $89.99/mo covers 99% of modeled Mets broadcasts — the most cost-efficient option with high coverage in New York. Hulu + Live TV (Base) carries SNY in New York, giving you access to most Mets games including local regular season broadcasts and nationally televised games on included channels. The 2 unavailable broadcasts are national exclusives on channels not in this package.
Why are Mets games blacked out on MLB.TV?
MLB.TV blacks out Mets games in DMA 501 because SNY holds exclusive local broadcast rights. MLB.TV is an out-of-market service — it cannot legally stream local games live in the home market. Out-of-market fans outside New York can watch Mets on MLB.TV. See StreamCaddy's blackout methodology for details.
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