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How to watch Game 3 of the 2024 World Series live for free and without cable

How to watch Game 3 of the 2024 World Series live for free and without cable

The first two games of the 2024 World Series were more dramatic than the championship games of the last two years combined.

Between Shohei Ohtani’s Game 2 injury and Freddie Freeman’s No. 10th Starting with a grand slam in Game 1, both games were consumed with drama that was impossible to look away from (though many Yankees fans might want to).

Ohtani is expected to return to action tonight, much to the relief of Dodgers fans, as the series returns to Yankee Stadium for the first time since 2009. However, New York fans are less excited than they were. Ticket prices for Game 3 on the secondary market dropped following Los Angeles’ back-to-back wins.

Honestly, it doesn’t matter how much you love watching baseball, this year’s series is not to be missed. And you have many options to browse. If you can’t watch the game from your couch or favorite watering hole, we’ve got you covered.

When and where will the 2024 World Series take place?

Game 3 (New York): Monday, October 28, 20:08 Eastern Time Fox

Game 4 (New York): Tuesday, October 29th at 8:08pm ET on Fox.

Game 5 (New York, if necessary): Wednesday, October 30th at 8:08pm ET on Fox.

Game 6 (Los Angeles, if necessary): Friday, November 1st at 8:08pm ET on Fox.

Game 7 (Los Angeles, if necessary): Saturday, November 2nd at 8:08pm ET on Fox.

How can I watch the 2024 World Series for free even if I don’t have cable?

The World Series airs on Fox, making it easy to watch the game live—and it won’t cost you anything other than the price of the equipment (which typically ranges from $10 to $20). To make sure you’re getting the most reliable signal, invest in a good HD antenna and test it in several places in your home.

Can I stream the 2024 World Series live online if I don’t have a cable subscription?

You absolutely can. There are several online options. If you do have a cable subscription, the game is broadcast live on Fox Sports Go application. (You can also try logging in Fox.com or use Fox Now app.) Otherwise one of them should work.

Disney+

Disney+ Disney+ package, Hulu and ESPN+ no longer has a free trial, so you’ll have to pay $17 a month for all three combined (or $30 a month for no ads on Hulu).

Including Live TV in the bundle increases the price to $77 per month ($90 without ads).

Hulu with live TV

Free trial at this service lasts three days. After that, it will cost you $77 per month.

YouTubeTV

After free trialyou can expect a monthly fee of $73.

Sling TV

Dish Network’s lower-tier “Orange” Sling plan will cost you $40 per month. Adding the more comprehensive Blue plan increases the cost to $55 per month. Unfortunately, the seven-day free trial has disappeared.

DirectTV Stream

Formerly known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow and AT&T TV, this frequently renamed streaming service will cost you $80 per month and up after the free trial.

Fubo TV

This is a sports device for cutting the umbilical cord. service operates broadcast networks in most markets. There is a seven-day free trial followed by a monthly fee of $80 or more, depending on the channels you choose.

Does Major League Baseball offer any World Series viewing options?

MLB.TV offers every postseason game, including archived playoff coverage. There is no free trial, but for $29.99you can watch World Series games. If you’d rather just listen to the games, it’s only $3.99. In any case, you will need to confirm your subscription with a participating pay TV provider in order to stream games live.

What is Shohei Ohtani’s status?

Ohtani suffered a shoulder injury while attempting to steal second base in the seventh inning on Saturday and was later diagnosed with a subluxation, or partial dislocation, of his left shoulder. He did not travel with the team to New York.

Despite that, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Sunday that Ohtani was expected to play in Game Three. “I think he’s obviously very aware of himself and his body,” Roberts said. “So if he feels well enough to go, then I don’t see any reason why he wouldn’t be there.”

This story was originally published on Fortune.com