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Ways to watch Mets vs. Braves for free on MLB Star Spangled Sunday

July 5, 2026

To wrap up the weekend getaway, America’s favorite pastime takes the spotlight.

In a historic first, all 30 Major League Baseball teams will be in action, with all 15 games airing on NBC and its streaming service, Peacock.

Two of the games, including the opener, will air on NBC while the rest will be accessible exclusively via Peacock.

In one of the matchups, the New York Mets will go head-to-head with the Atlanta Braves, kicking off their series on this Star-Spangled Sunday.

Mets vs. Braves: Key details

When: July 5th, 12:30 PM ET
Where: SunTrust Park, Atlanta, Georgia
Channel: NBC
Streaming: DIRECTV (Free trial available)

The Mets have struggled, losing both games so far. They went down 5-3 in a tight match on Friday and then faced a heavy defeat of 14-3 on Saturday.

Mets vs. Braves start time

The game kicks off today, July 5th, at 12:30 PM ET during the Stars and Stripes Sunday celebration.

How to watch Mets vs. Braves for free

For free live TV, my go-to is DIRECTV, which offers a 5-day free trial. You can save $30 your first month with their Choice plan, which includes NBC among over 125 channels.

Alternatively, you can also stream all games from the Star-Spangled Sunday, including Mets vs. Braves, through Peacock for $16.99 a month after the 7-day free trial.