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Looking to watch a live stream of Thursday’s Game 1 ALDS matchup between the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians? There are a number of different ways to do so, whether you’re in the United States or Canada.
The game is schedule to start at 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on TBS in the United States and on Sportsnet in Canada.
Here’s a complete rundown of your live stream options:
If You’re in the United States & Have a Cable Log-In
Watch Online
If you have access to a cable or satellite log-in, you can watch a live stream on your desktop via TBS.com. You’ll need the log-in and password for a cable subscription — either yours or someone else’s — to access the stream.
Watch on Mobile or Other Devices
The above stream is available on mobile and other streaming devices via the Watch TBS app, which is free to download in the following locations:
As is the case with the desktop live stream, you’ll need a cable log-in and password to access the stream on the app.
If You’re in the United States & Don’t Have a Cable Log-In
Watch Online
Users without cable can watch TBS via Sling TV, an online streaming service that provides access to select channels for a monthly fee. Here’s how to sign up for a free 7-day trial:
1) Click here to go to the Sling website
2) Click on “Watch Now 7 Days Free”
3) Create an account
4) Select the channel package or packages you want. Both Sling Orange and Sling Blue include TBS
5) Enter your payment information. Sling Orange costs $20 per month, while Sling Blue costs $25 per month, but if you cancel your subscription within seven days of signing up, you will not be charged
6) Download the app for your computer to start watching
Watch on Mobile or Other Devices
If you have a Sling TV subscription (read above to learn how to start a free trial), you can watch the game on the Sling TV app, which is free to download in the following places:
App Store (or Apple TV)
Amazon App Store (or Amazon Fire TV)
You can click here for a complete list of devices compatible with the Sling TV app.
If You’re in Canada
Watch Online
Users in Canada can watch Sportsnet’s coverage of the game via Sportsnet Now.
If you already have a TV package that includes Sportsnet, you can watch the game right here for free by signing in with a username and password.
If you don’t have a cable subscription, you can still watch Sportsnet Now for a monthly fee of $24.99. If you just want to watch this game, you can sign up for a free seven-day trial.
Watch on Mobile or Other Devices
The above stream can be watched on mobile or other streaming devices via the Sportsnet app, which can downloaded for free in the following locations:
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Red Sox vs. Indians ALDS Game 1 Live Stream: How to Watch Online