What is new is that ESPN has joined the mix as an additional streaming option. Starting in 2026, Guardians fans will also be able to stream games through the ESPN app, either as a standalone purchase or bundled with other MLB content. Fans will not be required to purchase an ESPN+ subscription.

MLB announced a new 3-year agreement Wednesday with ESPN, NBC and Netflix that has ESPN taking over local broadcasts for the teams that were being produced by MLB. That includes the Guardians.

ESPN and MLB announced yesterday, a 3-year deal that will see local broadcasts currently produced by MLB taken over by ESPN. That includes the GuardsTV from this past season. As of now, there has not been many details released.

The Cleveland Guardians will be on a new network for the 2026 MLB season. On Wednesday, Nov. 19, it was announced that the Guardians will now be on ESPN, who no

ESPN's press release says it has become the rights holder for MLB.TV, meaning thousands of games will now be available on the ESPN app in addition to MLB platforms for the 2026 season.