How to Watch Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Games
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How to Watch Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Games
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Catch Dodgers vs Diamondbacks games on SportsNet LA or DAZN locally, or stream via YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or FuboTV. Out-of-market fans can use MLB.tv. Tickets for Dodger Stadium or Chase Field are on Ticketmaster and StubHub.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks are both members of the NL West division, which means they meet 13 times per regular season and compete directly for the division title every year. The rivalry gained national attention in October 2023 when the Diamondbacks — a wild-card team — eliminated the heavily favored Dodgers in the NLDS and went on to reach the World Series.
For fans on either side, a Dodgers vs Diamondbacks game carries genuine stakes. The Dodgers are perennial powerhouses with deep rosters and high payrolls, while the Diamondbacks have rebuilt into a fast, scrappy club capable of beating anyone on a given night. Whether you follow Dodger Blue or wear purple and teal, here is everything you need to watch, stream, or attend the next matchup between these two rivals.
Where you watch depends almost entirely on where you live. The Dodgers and Diamondbacks each broadcast the majority of their games on their regional sports network (RSN), which only reaches their home market.
SportsNet LA (marketed as Spectrum SportsNet LA) carries virtually every Dodgers game. It is available through Spectrum cable, but most other cable providers and satellite services dropped the channel years ago due to carriage disputes. If you have Spectrum TV, you are covered. If not, see the streaming section below for alternatives.
DAZN carries Diamondbacks games in the Phoenix market. DAZN is a standalone streaming service priced at $19.99 per month or $99.99 per year — it is not a traditional cable channel, so you subscribe directly through the DAZN app.
A subset of Dodgers vs Diamondbacks games air nationally each season on these networks:
Visit mlb.com/schedule to see which broadcaster has each specific game before it airs.
If you have cut the cord or prefer to watch on a laptop, tablet, or smart TV, several live TV streaming services carry the channels you need for Dodgers and Diamondbacks games.
Sling TV Blue (~$45/month) includes ESPN, FS1, and NBC Sports channels but does not carry regional sports networks. It covers nationally televised games but not local RSN broadcasts. Good if you mainly want nationally broadcast matchups.
Apple TV+ streams Friday Night Baseball games for free. Sign in with a free Apple ID at tv.apple.com — no paid subscription required. Not every Dodgers-Diamondbacks game lands on this slate, but several do each season and it costs you nothing to check.
MLB.tv is Major League Baseball's official streaming product and the best single option if you live outside both the Los Angeles and Phoenix markets and want to follow the Dodgers or Diamondbacks all season long.
MLB.tv enforces local blackout restrictions using your IP address. If you are physically located in the Los Angeles or Phoenix market (or nearby ZIP codes considered part of those territories), Dodgers and Diamondbacks games will not play live on MLB.tv, even with a paid subscription. For in-market viewing, you must use SportsNet LA, DAZN, or a live TV streaming service.
MLB.tv works on iOS, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, web browsers, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox. Download the MLB app and sign in with your subscription credentials to start watching on any device.
Seeing a Dodgers vs Diamondbacks game live is a completely different experience from the couch. Here is what you need to know to get to either ballpark.
The 10 to 21 day window before a game usually offers the best resale pricing. Prices spike in the 48 hours before first pitch as supply tightens. Monday through Thursday games between these teams cost significantly less than Friday through Sunday matchups, especially for upper-deck seats.
Dodger Stadium is located at 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The park holds approximately 56,000 fans. Gates open two hours before first pitch. On-site parking runs $35 to $55 — rideshare drop-offs at the Centerfield Plaza entrance and the Dodger Stadium Express shuttle from Union Station ($5 round-trip) are popular, cheaper alternatives. A clear bag policy is enforced at entry. Each fan may bring one sealed, factory-sealed water bottle.
Chase Field is at 401 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Capacity is approximately 48,500. The retractable roof typically closes for afternoon games between April and September to block the desert heat — a major comfort advantage over open-air ballparks in summer. The Valley Metro Light Rail stops directly adjacent to the stadium at 3rd St/Jefferson, making it a fast and inexpensive way to arrive without dealing with downtown Phoenix parking, which runs $20 to $40.
If you cannot watch the full game, you can track every pitch in real time using free apps and tools that require no subscription.
The official MLB app provides real-time play-by-play, live radio audio for every game, condensed game highlights within an hour of the final out, and in-game Statcast data — all free. The radio feed works even without an MLB.tv subscription. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play, then search for the Dodgers or D-backs game to start listening.
Visit mlb.com/gameday on any browser for a live pitch tracker showing velocity, movement, spin rate, exit velocity, and launch angle — updated on every pitch with no login required. It is the most detailed free real-time baseball tracker available.
The ESPN app shows live scores, inning-by-inning play-by-play, and in-game highlights posted within minutes of each at-bat. Enable push notifications for the Dodgers or Diamondbacks to get alerts on home runs, scoring plays, and game-ending moments.
Both clubs post real-time highlights and scoring updates during games:
Turning on post notifications for these accounts gives you a near-live experience even when a screen is not available.
For most regular-season matchups, Dodgers games broadcast on SportsNet LA in the Los Angeles market, while Diamondbacks games air on DAZN in the Phoenix market. Nationally televised games appear on ESPN, Fox, FS1, or Apple TV+. Check the MLB schedule at mlb.com for the exact broadcaster for each specific game.
Apple TV+ carries a Friday Night Baseball doubleheader each week and streams it free to anyone with an Apple ID — no subscription required. Beyond that, most legal options require a pay-TV or streaming subscription. Many streaming services offer a 7-day free trial, so you can sign up, watch, and cancel before being charged if you only need coverage for one series.
Yes. MLB.tv enforces local blackouts based on your IP address. If you are located in the Los Angeles or Phoenix market, games involving the Dodgers or Diamondbacks will be blacked out on MLB.tv even with a paid subscription. You must use a local TV provider, SportsNet LA, DAZN, or a streaming service like YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream instead.
The best prices are usually found 10 to 21 days before the game on resale sites like StubHub, SeatGeek, or Vivid Seats. Avoid buying tickets on the day of the game, as prices spike significantly. Weekday games (Monday through Thursday) typically have lower demand than weekend matchups, making them noticeably cheaper to attend. Upper-deck seats on a Tuesday can go for as little as $12 to $25 on resale.
As NL West division rivals, the Dodgers and Diamondbacks play 13 regular-season games against each other per year. Some series are hosted at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and others at Chase Field in Phoenix. They can also meet in the playoffs if both teams qualify, as they did in the 2023 NLDS.
Chase Field in Phoenix has a retractable roof that closes for summer afternoon games, keeping the temperature comfortable during Arizona's intense heat. Dodger Stadium offers iconic views of the San Gabriel Mountains from the upper decks and a classic baseball atmosphere. Chase Field is more practical in summer, while Dodger Stadium is the more storied venue overall.
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