About ROOT SPORTS Stream

April 10, 2025 Uncategorized

ROOT SPORTS Stream FAQs

About ROOT SPORTS

ROOT SPORTS is the television home of the Seattle Mariners and Utah Jazz*. The network delivers more than 245 live events each year across a five-state footprint.

Established on April 1, 2011, ROOT SPORTS is the nation’s premier regional sports network providing a unique and special experience for local sports fans, sponsors, teams, and media partners. Formerly FSN Northwest, we realized we had the opportunity to create something special, not just by changing our name, but by developing a brand that brings powerful meaning to the local fan’s viewing experience and creates our own identity that aligns more closely with our team partners, the fans, and our regions.

* Territorial Restrictions Apply

 

What is ROOT SPORTS Stream?

ROOT SPORTS Stream is the direct-to-consumer and TV Everywhere streaming app for ROOT SPORTS, available via https://RootSportsStream.com/, as well as on mobile/tablet devices and connected TV platforms. The App features ROOT SPORTS’ live 24/7 channel, which provides access to Seattle Mariners games along with other Mariners-related content, plus on-demand content, including game highlights, game replays and more!

If you have ROOT SPORTS as part of your existing TV package, you most likely already have access to ROOT SPORTS Stream!

It’s important to note that the availability of select programming may vary depending on your specific location within the ROOT SPORTS coverage area, which includes Washington, Oregon, Montana, Alaska and portions of Idaho.

A direct-to-consumer (DTC) subscription is a new way for in-market Mariners and Jazz fans to subscribe directly to ROOT SPORTS without needing a traditional cable, satellite or streaming provider. With a DTC subscription, in-market Seattle Mariners fans can begin streaming Mariners baseball now.

 

Which TV providers provide access to ROOT SPORTS Stream?

ROOT SPORTS Stream is available through the following cable, satellite and streaming affiliates:

Access Montana
Astound Broadband
DIRECTV / DIRECTV Stream
fubo
Hood Canal Communications
Lightcurve
LocalTel
Project Mutual Telephone
Spectrum
TDS Telecom
Vyve Broadband
Xfinity

ROOT SPORTS Stream is also available as a direct-to-consumer (DTC) subscription offering for in-market users.

 

What is a Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Subscription?

A direct-to-consumer (DTC) subscription is a way for in-market fans to subscribe directly to ROOT SPORTS without needing a traditional cable, satellite or streaming provider. With a direct-to-consumer (DTC) subscription, in-market fans can begin streaming now.

To sign up today, visit https://RootSportsStream.com.

 

Why is today’s Mariners game not on ROOT SPORTS?

ROOT SPORTS has rights to all locally available regular season Seattle Mariners games. However, select games each season are chosen by Major League Baseball for exclusive national broadcasts and are not able to be aired, including games on ESPN (typically Sunday nights), Fox (typically Saturday nights), Apple TV (typically Fridays) and Peacock (typically Sunday mornings). ROOT SPORTS has no control over these selections, and they impact all 30 MLB teams.

 

What platforms and devices are ROOT SPORTS Stream available on?

ROOT SPORTS Stream is available via web browser at https://RootSportsStream.com/, as well as on mobile/tablet devices and connected TV platforms. See below for the current availability on specific platforms:

  • Supported Web browsers: Safari and Chrome on Windows 10/11 or Mac 2019 on Big Sur (MacOS11) or newer
  • iOS (iPhone/iPad): iOS 15 or higher for best experience
  • Android (Smartphones / Tablets): Android 11 or higher for best experience
  • Apple TV: tvOS 15 or higher for best experience
  • Amazon Fire TV: Fire OS 6 or higher for best experience
  • Google TV / Android TV: Android version 22 or higher for best experience
  • Roku: Roku OS 11.5 or higher (Note: Video playback may be impacted by your Roku device, version and model. For the best user experience, please ensure you are using a current 5th generation Roku model.)

Note: This list is subject to change as technology evolves.

 

Why are certain events blacked out on ROOT SPORTS?

Certain programming and live events on ROOT SPORTS may not be available to all subscribers, depending on location. Additionally, certain live events may not be available for streaming due to league restrictions.

 

What does “In-Market” vs. “Out-of-Market” mean?

Per Major League Baseball (MLB) policy, ROOT SPORTS has the rights to broadcast and distribute Seattle Mariners games within the designated TV territory (“In-Market”) as determined by MLB, which includes the following areas:

  • Washington
  • Oregon
  • Montana
  • Alaska
  • Portions of Idaho

To find out if you are currently in-market, visit ROOTSPORTS.com/provider-finder and enter your Zip Code (where you currently are). If you receive a list of available providers, that means you are within the market and should have access to ROOT SPORTS programming.

 

I live out-of-market, how can I watch Seattle Mariners games or other ROOT SPORTS programming?

Due to MLB territorial restrictions, live Mariners games will not be available out-of-market on ROOT SPORTS. Fans outside of the team’s league-designated home television territory (WA, OR, AK, MT, portions of ID) should look into MLB Extra Innings or MLB.TV.

Subscriptions to ROOT SPORTS Stream are only available in-market.

 

Can I use the ROOT SPORTS Stream App while traveling out-of-market?

Yes, your direct-to-consumer subscription includes a thirty (30) day period in which you can view content outside of your Home Territory, but within the United States (“Couch Rights”). The thirty (30) day period will commence the first time you view content outside of your Home Territory. Once activated, Couch Rights will apply to any device you use to access content outside your Home Territory.

 

If I miss a live Mariners game, can I watch it later?

Mariners games on ROOT SPORTS Stream are available on-demand beginning shortly after the conclusion of each game. Each game will be available on-demand until shortly before the start of the following Mariners game.

Re-airs of previously played games are only available in the on-demand library for 48 hours following the game or until the start of the next game, whichever comes first.

 

How many Mariners games are on ROOT SPORTS?

ROOT SPORTS broadcasts all regular season Mariners games, excluding select games chosen for exclusive national broadcasts.

For the full schedule, visit https://ROOTSPORTS.com.

 

Will Mariners playoff games be available on ROOT SPORTS Stream?

No. Major League Baseball (MLB) playoff games are not available to be broadcast on ROOT SPORTS Stream. Per league rules, all MLB playoff games will be available via MLB’s national broadcast partners.

 

What additional programming is on ROOT SPORTS?

In addition to live Mariners games, ROOT SPORTS carries other Mariners-related content, including pregame/postgame shows, classic games and more. Beyond the Seattle Mariners, ROOT SPORTS also has a broadcast partnership with the Utah Jazz in select markets.

For the full schedule, visit https://ROOTSPORTS.com.