Mariners fans are navigating a complex broadcasting environment this season as games move across multiple streaming platforms following the departure of ROOT Sports.

The Seattle Mariners have high hopes to compete for a World Series title in 2026 after a heartbreaking end to last season.

Could the Mariners be on the verge of announcing a simulcast deal to put some games on local TV? Local listings for April 10 show Major League Baseball airing at 6:40 p.m. on KING 5, the same time the Mariners take on the Astros and a day with no NBC national broadcasts.

KING 5 will have exclusive rights to broadcast 10 Mariners games this season, starting April 10 vs. the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park.

MLB is producing and distributing local games in 2026 for the Mariners, who will feature familiar faces like 2025 AL home run leader Cal Raleigh and All-Star Julio Rodríguez.

The first game to be on KING 5 will be the Mariners matchup at home against the Houston Astros on Friday, April 10.

Finally, just before Thursday's opening day, an answer for fans looking to watch Mariners games on TV. Here's how to watch the M's through cable and satellite providers.

SEATTLE – KING 5 today announced that it has reached an agreement with the Seattle Mariners to televise 10 regular season games for free over-the-air on the NBC affiliate, beginning Friday, April 10,

The Seattle Mariners are the first team since at least 1900 without a single in its first two games, per MLB.com's Sarah Langs.