MLB World Series live stream: How to watch Rangers vs Diamondbacks Game 5 online, start time
A matchup so improbable it makes both teams underdogs
The Texas Rangers just keep breaking (and setting!) records their Cinderella playoff run for 2023. After last night's 11-7 win in Arizona, they've now won 10 road playoff games, an MLB record. Will they go all the way?
Every Rangers vs Diamondbacks game is live on Fox in the U.S., TNT Sports in the U.K., and Kayo Sports in Australia. Don't worry if you're away — you can watch the 2023 MLB World Series from anywhere with a VPN.
The MLB World Series Game 5 live stream takes place on Tuesday, Oct. 31.
► Time — 8:03 p.m. ET / 5:03 p.m. PT / 12:03 a.m. BST (Nov. 2) / 11:03 a.m. AEDT (Nov. 2)
• U.S. — Fox (Sling TV/Fubo)
• CAN — SNNow
• U.K. — TNT Sports
• AUS — Kayo Sports
• Watch anywhere — try ExpressVPN 100% risk-free
Diamondbacks fans got a rude awakening last night as they cycled through far too many pitchers early on just to earn their first eight outs. The Rangers scored 10 runs before the 4th inning was out, pushing them far ahead of the dejected Arizona Diamondbacks.
With the wind mostly out of their sails, Arizona did start to piece things together late in the game in what seemed like it might turn out to be another one for the history books. After scrounging up 7 runs to claw their way back into things, it just wasn't enough as the Rangers tacked on one for good measure, locking down an 11-7 game 4 victory and putting themselves within arms reach of a championship.
Will Wednesday night be the decider for Texas or will Arizona show what got them here in the first place?
However Rangers vs Diamondbacks plays out, this is every inch a victory for the Major League Baseball underclass, and you can follow it all by watching 2023 MLB World Series live streams. We'll show you how to do that below, wherever you are in the world.
2023 MLB World Series schedule
All times Eastern
- Game 1: Diamondbacks 5 - Rangers 6
- Game 2: Diamondbacks 9 - Rangers 1
- Game 3: Rangers 3 - Diamondbacks 1
- Game 4: Rangers 11 - Diamondbacks 7
- Game 5: Rangers @ Diamondbacks | Wed., November 1 at 8:03 p.m.
- Game 6: Diamondbacks @ Rangers | Fri., November 3 at 8:03 p.m.*
- Game 7: Diamondbacks @ Rangers | Sat., November 4 at 8:03 p.m.*
*If necessary
How to watch 2023 MLB World Series live streams from anywhere
A VPN, or virtual private network, makes it look as if you're surfing the web from your home country, rather than the one you're in. That means you can access your usual streaming services, from anywhere on Earth. Or anywhere that has an internet connection, at least.
VPNs are totally legal, inexpensive and easy to use. We've tested lots of the best VPN services and our favorite is ExpressVPN. It's fast, works on loads of devices, and even offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Safety, speed, and simplicity combine to make ExpressVPN our favorite VPN service. It's also compatible with loads of devices and there's a 30-day money-back guarantee if you want to try it out.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, ExpressVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're in the U.S. but want to view an Australian service, such as Kayo Sports, you'd select Australia from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action and watch the MLB World Series live stream.
MLB World Series live streams by country
How to watch 2023 MLB World Series live streams in the U.S.
In the U.S., every game of the 2023 MLB World Series is going to be broadcast on Fox, which is available free over the air with one of the best TV antennas or with most cable TV packages.
If you've already cut the cord, our recommendation to watch the game is Sling TV or Fubo. They're two of the best streaming services for live TV.
The Sling Blue package starts at just $40 per month and comes with Fox and over 40 other channels. Fubo, meanwhile, costs $75 per month for 121 channels, including Fox, all the broadcast networks, ESPN and more.
Fubo has all of the major networks, including Fox. Who needs cable? Not Fubo subscribers. It's got a 7-day free trial so you don't need to pay up front.
How to watch the 2023 MLB World Series in Canada
MLB fans in Canada can catch every game of the 2023 World Series on Sportsnet and the SNNow streaming service.
The price of a subscription starts at $179.99 per year or $19.99 per month, and Sportsnet also carries live NBA and NHL coverage.
Not at home in Canada right now? You can still follow the 2023 MLB World Series by using one of the best VPN services, such as ExpressVPN.
How to watch 2023 MLB World Series live streams in the U.K.
Every game of the 2023 MLB World Series is being shown on TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport).
You can get TNT by subscribing to the Discovery Plus Premium plan for £29.99 per month, or you can add TNT Sports through Sky, BT, EE or Virgin Media.
However, in order to stream TNT Sports, you'll need Discovery Plus – a combo subscription that allows fans to access TNT Sports, Eurosport and entertainment all in one place.
All sounds great, right? But if you're not in the U.K., you can still follow the baseball by using one of the best VPN services, such as ExpressVPN.
How to watch 2023 MLB World Series live streams in Australia
Aussies can watch the entirety of the 2023 MLB World Series on ESPN channels. If you don't have those through Foxtel, you can try Kayo Sports.
Kayo offers access to over 50 sports live and on-demand, including the NBA and NFL. Prices start at $25.
Aussies who aren't in the country right now can sign up for a VPN such as ExpressVPN to watch the action as if they were back home.
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Aatif is a freelance journalist and copywriter based in the UK. He’s written about technology, sport and politics for a wide range of publications including TechRadar, What Hi-Fi?, The Independent, Trusted Reviews, and Newsweek. These days, he focuses mainly on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: live TV and penny-pinching. When he's not attending a top-flight English soccer match, you can find him perfecting his table tennis skills.