MLB.TV Blackout Bypass Status
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I test VPN and Smart DNS services’ ability to bypass MLB.TV blackouts across multiple devices throughout the season. This page tells you what’s currently working and what isn’t. The results are based on my own personal testing, not claims made by the service providers themselves. If a VPN happens to stop working mid-season, I’ll update this page as soon as I’ve verified it.
A “Yes!” means I have successfully bypassed blackouts using the provider in that row on the device in that column. A “No” means I’ve tested and it’s not working.
| Provider | Type | Roku | Fire TV Stick | Apple TV | PC | Android | iPhone/iPad | Last tested | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NordVPN | VPN | Yes!* | Yes! | Yes! | Yes! | ✗ | ✗ | Tue Apr 15 | Get It → |
| Surfshark | VPN | Yes!* | Yes! | Yes! | Yes! | Yes! | ✗ | Thu Apr 9 | Get It → |
| Unlocator | VPN | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Yes!** | ✗ | ✗ | Sat Apr 18 | Get It → |
| Unlocator | Smart DNS | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Sun Apr 5 | Get It → |
* Roku has no native VPN app — this requires setting up the VPN on your router.
** Worked, but connection speeds were slow.
Want more information on bypassing blackouts and how it works? Consult my guide here.