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It’s baseball fans’ favorite time of summer: The 2022 MLB All-Star Game is here, promising a spectacle with some of the greatest baseball players of today. This year’s managers will be the Atlanta Braves’ Brian Snitker and Dusty Baker of the Houston Astros, re-creating last season’s World Series match-up (as is customary) when the Braves beat the Astros.

Looking to watch the MLB All-Star Game live this year? Read on for everything you need to know about the Midsummer Classic, including TV broadcast details and how to stream the MLB All-Star Game online without cable.

When Is the MLB All-Star Game? Date, Time, Tickets

The 2022 MLB All-Star Game is happening tonight, Tuesday, July 19 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.

If you want to see the Midsummer Classic in person, you can still buy MLB All-Star Game tickets through VividSeats.com. Prices are rising fast (they’re currently starting at $202, as of writing), so be sure to pick up tickets soon if you plan to attend.

Buy MLB All-Star Game Tickets $236+

How to Watch MLB All-Star Game on TV: What Channel Is It Airing On?

If you plan to watch the MLB All-Star Game on TV, you’ll need Fox in your cable or satellite package. As usual, Fox has exclusive broadcasting rights to the All-Star Game this year. A simple digital antenna (like this one from Amazon) will get you access to all the major TV networks, including Fox, so you can watch the All-Star Game on TV.

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Don’t have cable? You can still catch the game live. Check out your MLB All-Star Game streaming options below.

How to Watch MLB All-Star Game Online Without Cable

To watch the MLB All-Star Game online without cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service with Fox. We’ve rounded up some of our favorites below — all of which will let you live stream the MLB All-Star Game online using your streaming devices, smart TV, laptop, tablet, or phone.

1. Stream MLB All-Star Game on Sling

Sling is the most budget-friendly live TV streaming service, and it includes Fox (in select markets) to let you watch the MLB All-Star Game online. To get Fox on Sling, you’ll need the Sling Blue package, which costs $35 per month. However, right now, Sling is offering new customers 50% off their first month, bringing your first bill down to just $17.50.

Buy Sling Subscription $17.50

2. Stream MLB All-Star Game on DirecTV Stream

For a huge plethora of channels, including Fox to live stream the MLB All-Star Game, check out DirecTV Stream. The satellite TV company’s streaming service boasts over 140 live TV channels and comes with unlimited cloud DVR storage.

DirecTV Stream costs normally $69.99 per month, but starts with a five-day free trial. Plus, DirecTV Stream is running a deal that gets you $15 off your first two months bringing the price down to $54.99 for two months.

Buy Free Trial DirecTV Stream

3. Stream MLB All-Star Game on fuboTV

fuboTV is another great live TV streaming service with a huge channel selection and 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage. With access to Fox broadcasts, you’ll be able to watch the MLB All-Star Game online using fuboTV. The service costs $69.99 a month after a seven-day free trial.

Buy Free Trial fuboTV

4. Stream MLB All-Star Game on Hulu + Live TV

One of the best deals in streaming is Hulu + Live TV. For $69.99 a month, you get access to over 75 live TV channels and (this is the good part) free subscriptions to both Disney+ and ESPN+. Fox is included in the channel lineup, making Hulu + Live TV another easy way to watch the MLB All-Star Game online this year.

Buy Hulu + Live TV Subscription $69.99

How to Watch MLB All-Star Game Free Online

Here’s a secret: you can watch the MLB All-Star Game for free online this year. Using either DirecTV Stream’s five-day free trial or fuboTV’s seven-day free trial, you’ll get free access to Fox during the trial window. This will let you live stream the MLB All-Star Game online for free, and you’ll even have a few more days to enjoy free live TV after the game.

Buy Free Trial fuboTV

MLB All-Star Game 2022 Roster

As always, the 2022 MLB All-Star Game will see the National League go head to head with the American League. Starting players for each team are voted in by fans, and then players and the commissioner’s office decide on reserves. The end result is two teams stacked with the most well-known players in baseball.

This year, standout players include the Yankees’ slugger Aaron Judge, the Dodgers’ right fielder Mookie Betts, and the Braves’ right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr.

See below for the full list of starters on each team.

National League Starters

C: Willson Contreras (Cubs) 1B: Paul Goldschmidt (Cardinals) 2B: Jazz Chisholm (Marlins) 3B: Manny Machado (Padres) SS: Trea Turner (Dodgers) OF: Ronald Acuña, Jr. (Braves), Mookie Betts (Dodgers), Joc Pederson (Giants)

DH: Bryce Harper (Phillies)*

The MLB All Star Game is Tuesday, July 19, on FOX at 7:30 p.m. ET.

For cord-cutters, there are ways to watch the Midsummer Classic for free or on the cheap without cable TV.

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Where can I watch the MLB All Star game?

My favorite way to watch the MLB All-Star game on FOX is with a good old TV antenna. 

But if you don’t live close to broadcast towers, then you should pick a streaming service that carries a local FOX station.

Out of the six available options, DIRECTV STREAM is currently the best deal for most people. DIRECTV STREAM has more than 65 live TV channels, including local FOX stations and ESPN.

Their latest promotion includes a 5-day free trial. If you keep your subscription, you can get $15 off for the first two months of service.

The subscription returns to $69.99 per month after the promotion, but you are not obligated to keep your service. There are no contracts, and you can cancel online whenever you like.

What Channel is the MLB All Star Game?

• Channel: FOX
• Game starts at: 7:30 P.M. ET
• Date: July 19
• Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
• Best Way to Watch: DIRECTV STREAM (5-day free trial)

How to Watch MLB All-Star Game for free

A TV antenna is the best way to watch MLB All Star Game for free. 

If you have a TV antenna handy, but haven’t used it in a while, plug it into your television’s coax port and scan for channels. With FOX carrying the All-Star Game, you could end up getting it for free in HD quality.

If you are new to TV antennas, here is a list of resources that I have written to get you started.

How to Stream the MLB All-Star Game Online

YouTube TV, DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, fuboTV and Vidgo all carry live TV channels online that were once exclusive to cable TV and satellite services. 

You can use a Roku, Amazon Fire TV and most Smart TVs to watch live TV through a streaming service. Your TV hardware or PC just needs to be connected to the Internet.

Here is a breakdown of all your choices.

Watch MLB All-Star Game on DIRECTV STREAM

A DIRECTV STREAM subscription includes FOX in its entry-level channel bundle.

The Entertainment plan more than 65 live TV channels for $69.99 per month. But DIRECTV STREAM is currently knocking $15 off for the first two months of service. 

So you only pay $54.99 per month. Subscribers can watch live TV on up to 20 screens at once.

Local channels, ESPN and CNN are included in the channel lineup. You get unlimited Cloud DVR and 40,000 on-demand movies and shows.

Subscribers can get three months of Showtime, STARZ, Cinemax and EPIX for free before the monthly rates kick in.  

You can sign up for a free 5-day trial without any obligations.

There are no contracts. You can subscribe month to month and cancel whenever you want. 

DIRECTV STREAM works on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Smart TVs running on Android TV and Google TV. 

Regional sports networks that carry MLB games such as Bally Sports, NESN, Marquee Sports Network and YES Network are included in the Choice plan. Choice plan subscribers are also being offered $15 off for two months after a free trial.

You can look over the different channel lineups before deciding whether to sign up. 

Watch MLB All-Star Game on Hulu Live TV

Hulu Live TV has more than 75 live TV channels, including FOX and ESPN.

FS1, FS2, Big Ten Network and NBCSN, Bravo, CNN, Food Network, Fox News, History and National Geographic are included in the channel lineup. 

Subscribers get unlimited Cloud DVR so you can record whatever you want.

Hulu Live TV has apps for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast and a number of Smart TVs powered by Android TV or Google TV.

Hulu also streams on your PC, gaming consoles like XBox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. iPhones, iPads and Android devices can stream Hulu with Live TV too. 

A subscription costs $69.99 per month, and now includes Disney+ and ESPN+.

You can look over the channel lineup to make sure Hulu carries FOX in your area. There are no contracts and you can cancel whenever you want.

Stream MLB All-Star Game on fuboTV

fuboTV will have the MLB All-Star Game and pre-show in an upscaled version of 4K on the pro bundle.

The Pro bundle has more than 130 channels, including ESPN, CBS Sports Network, Big Ten Network, FOX, Golf Channel, and FS1. For entertainment channels, fuboTV has AMC, HGTV, Travel Channel and Food Network.

Local FOX stations are available on fubo in most of the U.S. You can look over the fuboTV channel lineup to see if a local FOX station is available in your area.

fuboTV works with all major streaming devices including Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Smart TVs powered by Android TV and Google TV. You can sign up for a 7-day free trial. A subscription costs $69.99 per month. You aren’t under any obligation to keep the service and can cancel online.

Watch MLB All-Star Game on Sling TV

Sling TV is another option to live stream the MLB All Star Game on FOX. But Sling TV only carries local FOX stations in 18 markets across the U.S.

Here is a map that shows what local FOX and NBC stations are available on Sling TV across the U.S.

ABOUT THE MAP: Click on an icon to see what local NBC or FOX stations are in your area. This map is a sequel of sorts to a similar map I made on the site in 2016 for the now-defunct PlayStation Vue. (credit: Jim Kimble via Google My Maps)

You will need to sign up for the Sling Blue channel package to make sure that you get a local FOX station. The Sling Blue package costs $35 per month. 

If you want FOX and ESPN then you will need to get the Sling Blue and Orange bundle for $50 per month. 

You can check the latest offer Sling TV is making to new and returning customers.

There are no contracts, or extra fees like cable TV. You can start watching with a Roku, Fire TV, Smart TVs, Google Chromecast and smartphones.

If you prepay for two months, you can get a free streaming device. Before signing up, you can also look over the channel lineup to see if Sling TV is a good fit for you.

Stream MLB All Star Game live on YouTube TV

YouTube TV carries local channels and popular sports networks such as ESPN across most of the U.S.

Subscribers get more than 85 live TV channels, Big Ten Network, CNN and TNT.

YouTube TV has apps on Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, and Smart TVs powered by Android TV and Google TV. You can check out the latest offer YouTube TV is making to new and returning customers.

Watch MLB All-Star Game on Vidgo

Vidgo carries local FOX stations and popular sports networks in its live TV bundle. The service has more than 110 channels, including A&E, History, and Science Channel.

Subscribers can stream on up to three devices at once. Vidgo has apps on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Android TV devices such as Google Chromecast with Google TV.

A subscription to Vidgo costs $59.99 per month. You pay month to month in advance. There is no obligation to keep your subscription if it’s not a good fit.

How can I stream the 2022 MLB All-Star Game?

Watching the MLB All-Star Game for free using a TV antenna is pretty sweet if you can do it. 

Otherwise, DIRECTV STREAM has one of the lowest promotional prices following a 5-day free trial. You can cancel before the free trial ends if you decide the service isn’t for you.

DIRECTV STREAM has more than 65 channels, including local FOX stations which carries the 2022 MLB All-Star Game.

ESPN, local ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX stations are in the Entertainment channel lineup. Subscribers get unlimited Cloud DVR and can stream on 20 screens at once. 

You can use DIRECTV STREAM on a Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Android TV devices.

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