PEORA, Ariz. -- Mariners fans clamoring for a no-blackout, easy-to-digest platform to watch games will have a new way to do so in 2025, as the club will usher in a new era for broadcast distribution with the launch of a new streaming app.

The club, in conjunction with its regional sports network, unveiled plans for the platform ROOT Sports Stream on Friday, an app that will serve as a direct-to-consumer product providing sports fans in the Pacific Northwest access to all ROOT Sports programming -- including Mariners games, and other Mariners-related content, with no blackouts, no cable or satellite subscription and no contract required.

“Our goal is to connect fans to Mariners baseball in as many ways as possible,” Kevin Martinez, the club’s president of business operations, said in a statement.

How it works

For $19.99 per month, ROOT Sports Stream is available to fans living in the Mariners television territory, including Washington, Oregon, Montana, Alaska and portions of Idaho, as defined by Major League Baseball.

Fans who already have ROOT Sports through a participating cable, satellite or streaming provider will be able to authenticate into the new ROOT Sports Stream app to access the content at no extra cost.

Beyond live games, the app will feature daily programming, including on-demand highlights, replays of games and other shows.

How to get it

The app is available now. Fans can sign up at Mariners.com/stream.

ROOT Sports Stream is available via web browser at RootSportsStream.com, as well as on mobile/tablet devices and connected TV platforms, including iOS, Android, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Roku. The ROOT Sports Stream app is powered by global streaming leader ViewLift.

How they came to this decision

With the ever-evolving environment of the regional sports networks broadcasting local MLB games -- and the revenue tied to it -- the Mariners have been exploring streaming options for years.

The Mariners, who upped their ownership stake in ROOT from roughly 70% to 100% in the 2023-24 offseason, had long been dependent on fans subscribing to cable outlets such as Comcast Xfinity and DirecTV to access ROOT. But with that landscape undergoing many changes through the years for a variety of reasons, the goal of a direct-to-consumer option became a top priority.

“We know fans are eagerly anticipating Mariners Opening Day, and we are thrilled to offer them another way to access,” Sabrina Taylor, ROOT vice president of affiliate and RSN operations, said in a statement.