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A spot in the 2017 ALDS is on the line Tuesday night, as the New York Yankees host the Minnesota Twins in the win-or-go-home wild card game. Luis Severino will get the crucial start for the Yanks, while the Twins will counter with Ervin Santana.
The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. If you don’t have cable or can’t get to a TV, you can watch a live stream via one of the following over-the-top streaming services:
DirecTV Now: “Live a Little” package
Sling TV: “Sling Orange” package
PlayStation Vue: “Access” package
Every one of these options offers a free trial, so you can watch the game at no cost. You can sign up via the above links, or you can read on for a more thorough breakdown of what each each service includes.
DirecTV Now
DirecTV Now offers four different channel packages, and ESPN is included in all of them. Here’s a rundown of “Live a Little,” which is the most basic:
Total Channels Included: 60-plus, depending on local channels available. You can find the complete channel list right here
Price: $35 per month
Extras: Watch on two different devices at the same time; DVR is in Beta stage; can sign in to WatchESPN app with DirecTV Now credentials
Free Trial: 7 days
How to Sign Up & Watch:
1. Click here to go to the DirecTV Now website. Click on “Start your free trial now” and then create an account
2. Select the channel package you want and enter your payment information. If you cancel your subscription within seven days of signing up, you will not be charged
3. Return to the DirecTV Now website to start watching ESPN on your desktop. You can also watch on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the DirecTV Now app, which is free to download. A complete list of compatible devices can be found here
Sling TV
ESPN is included in Sling TV’s “Sling Orange” bundle. Here’s a rundown:
Total Channels Included: 25-plus, depending on local channels available. You can find the complete channel list right here
Price: $20 per month
Extras: Watch on one different device at once; 50 hours of cloud DVR is $5 per month extra; Can sign in to WatchESPN app with Sling credentials
Free Trial: 7 days
How to Sign Up & Watch:
1. Click here to go to the Sling TV website. Click on “Watch Now 7 Days Free” and then create an account
2. Select the channel package you want and enter your payment information. If you cancel your subscription within seven days of signing up, you will not be charged
3. Return to the Sling TV website and navigate to ESPN to start watching. You can also watch on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the Sling TV app, which is free to download. A full list of compatible devices can be found here
PlayStation Vue
PlayStation Vue has four different channel packages, and ESPN is included in all of them. Here’s a rundown of “Access,” which is the most basic among them:
Total Channels Included: 40-plus, depending on local channels available. You can find the complete channel list here
Price: $39.99 per month
Extras: Watch on five different devices at once; cloud DVR (restrictions with certain channels); Can sign in to WatchESPN app with PS Vue credentials
Free Trial: 5 days
How to Sign Up & Watch:
1. Click here to go to the PlayStation Vue website. Click on “Start Free Trial” and then create an account
2. Select the channel package you want and enter your payment information. If you cancel your subscription within seven days of signing up, you will not be charged
3. Return to the PlayStation Vue website to start watching ESPN on your desktop. You can also watch on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the PlayStation Vue app, which is free to download. A complete list of compatible devices can be found here