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May 2026 · DMV baseball reset

MASN 2026 — where Orioles and Nationals games actually air now

The Nationals are no longer on MASN as of 2026. Orioles still are. This is what changed and how to watch each team.

What happened in 2025

After 20+ years of joint MASN broadcasts, the Washington Nationals separated from MASN at the end of 2025. The split was finalized in litigation that wrapped in late 2025. Starting opening day 2026, the two teams are on different carriers.

Where do I watch the Nationals in 2026?

Are Orioles still on MASN?

Yes — the Orioles' MASN rights deal runs through 2031. Same carriage as before:

What's the cheapest way to watch both teams?

Three options, cheapest to most-complete:

Option A: DTC-only path (~$35/mo)

Nationals direct app ($19.99) + MLB.tv ($14.99 for out-of-market viewing). Workaround for MASN: skip live Orioles games and watch condensed games on MLB At Bat the next day. Cheap but you miss live Os.

Option B: Slim cable + DTC ($75-85/mo)

Keep Xfinity or Fios at the lowest tier that includes MASN ($45-60) + Nationals DTC app ($19.99). Full coverage of both teams, fewer cable channels overall.

Option C: DirecTV Stream Choice ($114.99/mo)

Carries both MASN (Orioles) and Nationals DTC feed. Also includes RSNs across all sports, ESPN, all the basics. Best single-bill path if you watch other sports too.

Heads up — if you're a YouTube TV subscriber in the DMV: Neither team is on YT TV. You need to add a service to watch live local games. The persona-page tool at the top of this site can compare your specific ZIP and bill.

What about MLB.tv?

MLB.tv ($29.99/mo or $149.99/yr) blacks out anyone in your home market. If you live in the DMV, BOTH Orioles AND Nationals are blacked out on MLB.tv. It only works for OUT-OF-MARKET viewing. Common misconception.

Last verified: 2026-05-19. Sources: MLB.com, MASN.com, Nationals.com press releases. Re-verify quarterly.

Questions people actually ask

Real questions from real readers — and direct answers from 22 years of install experience.

MASN dropped the Nationals in 2026 — where do I watch the Nats now?

The MASN-Nationals split was finalized in late 2025. Starting 2026, Nationals games air on a new direct-to-consumer service plus over-the-air on Channel 20 (WDCA) for select games. Cable carriage in the DC market is on Comcast Channel 261 and Verizon Fios 587. DirecTV Stream and Fubo carry the Nats DTC feed. YouTube TV does NOT carry Nats games as of May 2026.

Are Orioles still on MASN in 2026?

Yes — Orioles games remain on MASN through the current rights deal (runs through 2031). MASN is on Xfinity, Verizon Fios, DirecTV Stream, and Fubo in the Baltimore/DC/Pennsylvania markets. Not on YouTube TV, Hulu+Live, or Sling. MASN+ streaming app exists if you have a cable login that includes MASN.

What's the cheapest way to watch both teams in 2026?

DirecTV Stream Choice ($114.99) carries both Orioles (MASN) and Nationals (DTC) plus everything else you'd want. Cheaper option: keep a slim Comcast cable package just for MASN ($45-60) + use MLB.tv ($29.99) for any out-of-market viewing. The DTC-only path costs about $35/mo (Nationals direct + a MASN streaming workaround) and skips most of the cable nonsense.