Luis Torrens is trending because the Mets catcher keeps homering, and the first question a lot of fans ask after a highlight like that is simple: where do I actually turn on the next Mets game? Here's the complete answer for 2026 — cable, streaming, out-of-market, and free options.
The fastest answer
Most Mets games air on SNY, the team's regional sports network. If you're in the New York area (in-market), you can watch SNY through:
- Cable or satellite (Optimum, Spectrum, Verizon Fios, Xfinity, DirecTV) — SNY is on most standard lineups in the region
- DirecTV Stream (Choice plan or higher, roughly $90/month) — the most reliable streaming home for regional sports networks
- Fubo (Pro plan, roughly $85/month plus a regional sports fee) — carries SNY in-market
- The SNY app — streams games live if you sign in with a participating TV provider; SNY has also been rolling out a direct subscription option, so check SNY.tv for current pricing and availability in your zip code
If you live outside the Mets' home territory, the answer flips: skip all of the above and get MLB.TV (around $150 for the season, or about $30/month), which streams every out-of-market game.
Note what's not on the list: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling do not carry SNY. If a Mets fan in New York signs up for one of those expecting local games, they'll be disappointed.
Cost breakdown
| Option | Typical price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Cable/satellite with SNY | Varies, usually $70+/mo | Fans who already have TV service |
| DirecTV Stream (Choice) | ~$90/mo | In-market cord-cutters who want SNY |
| Fubo (Pro) | ~$85/mo + RSN fee | In-market, sports-heavy households |
| SNY app (TV login) | Free with pay-TV | Watching on phone/tablet/smart TV |
| MLB.TV | ~$150/season | Out-of-market fans anywhere in the US |
| Antenna (select simulcasts) | One-time $20–40 | Free over-the-air games in NYC |
Prices shift a bit each season — treat these as ballpark figures and confirm on each service's official site before subscribing.
In-market: SNY is the main event
SNY carries the large majority of the Mets schedule, including pre- and postgame coverage. The in-market footprint covers New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, most of Connecticut and New Jersey, and parts of northeastern Pennsylvania. Inside that footprint, MLB.TV blacks out Mets games, so a live-TV service that includes SNY (or SNY's own streaming option) is the way to go.
Between the two big streaming carriers, the practical difference: DirecTV Stream has the longest track record of keeping regional sports networks on its lineup, while Fubo is often a little cheaper for sports-focused bundles once you factor in its regional sports fee. Both offer free trials, so you can verify SNY shows up for your zip code before paying anything.
Out-of-market: MLB.TV is the easy button
If you're a Mets fan in, say, Florida or California, MLB.TV streams every Mets game live and on demand, with home and away broadcast feeds, on basically every device (Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, phones, consoles). A single-team subscription is cheaper than the all-teams plan if you only care about the Mets. The one catch is the blackout rule above: it's built for fans outside the team's home territory.
National broadcasts
A slice of the Mets schedule lands on national TV and streaming instead of (or alongside) SNY. As of 2026, the national MLB landscape includes:
- Fox and FS1 — Saturday games, the All-Star Game, and the World Series
- NBC and Peacock — MLB's Sunday night package moved here under the league's newest media deals; Peacock runs about $11/month
- TBS — weeknight games and part of the postseason
- Apple TV+ — Friday Night Baseball doubleheaders, included with an Apple TV+ subscription (around $13/month)
National rights have been reshuffling recently, so for any specific game, the schedule on MLB.com or the Mets' official site is the source of truth for which network has it.
Free and cheapest ways to watch
You have more no-cost options than you might think:
- Antenna simulcasts. The Mets have simulcast a batch of SNY games each season on PIX11 (WPIX), a free over-the-air channel in the New York market. A $20–40 indoor antenna picks it up forever with no subscription. Check SNY or PIX11's schedule for which games are included this season.
- Free trials. Fubo and DirecTV Stream both typically offer free trial windows — enough to catch a series before deciding.
- MLB.TV Free Game of the Day. MLB streams one free game most days; when the Mets draw the slot, anyone can watch with a free MLB account.
- Radio is free. Every game streams on Mets audio broadcasts via the MLB app at no charge — not TV, but great for the car or the office.
The cheapest reliable full-season setup: out-of-market fans should just get MLB.TV; in-market fans should price SNY's direct streaming option against a Fubo/DirecTV Stream subscription and keep an antenna around for the free simulcasts.
What's new for 2026 (time-sensitive)
This is the section worth re-checking, because it changes: MLB's national TV deals were reworked heading into 2026, moving packages like Sunday night games to NBC/Peacock and adding streaming-only events on other platforms. Exact carriage, pricing, and which package airs which game can shift midseason — confirm on MLB.com or the official service sites before buying. And the reason you searched: Luis Torrens' power surge has made Mets games appointment viewing lately, with his increased playing time behind the plate turning what looked like a backup-catcher year into one of the team's fun storylines. Any of the options above will have him in the lineup.
FAQ
Can I watch the Mets on YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV? No. Neither service carries SNY, so in-market fans won't get most Mets games there. You'd only see the occasional national broadcast (Fox, TBS, etc.) that those services do include.
Why is MLB.TV blacking out my Mets game? You're inside the Mets' home territory, where local rights belong to SNY. Use a service that carries SNY (or SNY's own streaming option) for those games; MLB.TV works for every out-of-market matchup.
Do I need cable to use the SNY app? Traditionally yes — it authenticates with a participating TV provider login. SNY has been expanding direct-to-consumer streaming, so check SNY.tv to see if a standalone subscription is available where you live.