2026

If you’re a Mariners fan trying to figure out how to watch games this season, you’re not alone. The whole landscape just changed. ROOT Sports Northwest — the regional sports network that aired Mariners games for over 37 years — shut down at the end of the 2025 season. Starting in 2026, MLB took over broadcasts directly, and the Mariners launched their own streaming service. The old playbook (get a live TV streaming service that carries ROOT Sports) is obsolete. ...

Shopping for a Mariners fan is either super easy or quietly stressful, depending on how well you know them. Easy if you know their jersey number preference and size. Stressful if you’re buying for someone whose whole identity is the M’s and you don’t want to show up with a Griffey jersey when they’re a die-hard Cal Raleigh fan. This guide is here to help. Whether you’re shopping for a birthday, Christmas, Father’s Day, or just “I saw this and thought of you” — here’s what actually makes Mariners fans happy, organized by type of fan and budget. ...

T-Mobile Park is one of the better baseball stadiums in the American League. Good sightlines, a retractable roof that actually gets used, and a layout that doesn’t punish you for not spending $200 on a ticket. But the sections are not all created equal — there’s a big difference between “solid lower bowl seat for $35” and “overpriced corner seat where you’re watching the game at a 45-degree angle.” I’ve sat in probably 40 different sections at T-Mobile Park over the years. Here’s the honest breakdown of where to sit, what to expect, and how to find a deal. ...

ROOT Sports Northwest is gone. After 2025’s final broadcast, the regional sports network that carried Mariners games for years went dark — and honestly? It’s time to talk about what replaced it and whether it’s actually better. Spoiler: for most Mariners fans, Mariners.TV is a straight upgrade. Cheaper than your old cable sports tier, no blackouts, and you don’t have to keep a cable subscription just to watch baseball. Let me break it all down. ...

Buying a Mariners jersey should be straightforward. It rarely is. Between player options, jersey types, sizing quirks, and the minefield of knockoff sites with suspiciously low prices — there’s a lot to navigate. This guide cuts through it. I’ve bought more Mariners jerseys than I should probably admit to, across multiple eras, multiple players, and a couple of ill-timed purchases (RIP my Dee Gordon jersey). Here’s what I actually know about buying well in 2026. ...