The Mariners TV Situation Just Got Clear, and Cable Fans Can Breathe Easy
Here's the thing: ROOT Sports is gone, and yeah, that was a wild adjustment for anyone who's been watching Mariners baseball on cable for years. But the good news just dropped, and it's solid. The M's aren't abandoning cable subscribers. Games are staying right there on your local providers, with specific channels locked in for the 2026 season.
Where to Find Every Game on Cable
If you're on Xfinity in the Seattle/Tacoma area, tune in to channel 1261. Spectrum subscribers, you're looking at channel 414. Done. No hunting around the dial wondering where the broadcast went. Other distributors are coming soon too, so if you're with a different provider, a channel finder will go live Thursday to point you in the right direction.
The Mariners Radio Network continues to carry every game for free on Seattle Sports, the flagship station. If you're streaming, Seattle Sports app has you covered everywhere from Washington and Oregon down to British Columbia and Alaska. That's your free option if cable isn't your thing.
The New Streaming Play and What Changed
ROOT Sports shut down after last season, which meant the M's had to figure things out fast. Last year was their first under the MLB broadcasting arm, with ROOT going streaming only. This year, it continues under the "Mariners TV" banner. Want to stream everything? It'll run you $99.99 for the full season or $19.99 a month. Not the cheapest option, but you get every game.
The Mariners are coming off their first division title and an American League Championship Series appearance in 24 years, so there's serious momentum heading into Thursday night's opening matchup at T-Mobile Park against the Cleveland Guardians at 7:10 p.m. Mariners Radio Network coverage kicks off at 6 p.m. with the pregame show.
This is the kind of season Seattle's been waiting for. Now you know exactly where to find it.
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