Venezuela vs Astros: How to Watch the 2026 WBC Warm-Up Live
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The Houston Astros faced Venezuela’s national team in a spring training contest at Cacti Park of the Palm Beaches on . The game served as a crucial evaluation for both sides as Venezuela prepares for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
The exhibition matchup wasn’t simply a friendly; it was designed to assess the pitching depth and offensive capabilities of the Venezuelan roster, which boasts a lineup capable of competing on the international stage. Managed by Omar López, who as well has ties to the Houston Astros organization, Venezuela aimed to refine its collective performance.
Venezuela’s roster includes established stars like Ronald Acuña Jr. And Salvador Pérez, elevating the game beyond a typical spring training scrimmage. The contest provided a high-performance evaluation opportunity on the field.
Accessing the Game: MLB.TV Options
For fans looking to follow the action, the game was available via MLB.TV, Major League Baseball’s official streaming service. MLB.TV offers live and on-demand games, along with special programming and access to MLB Network.
Viewers could access the game through the MLB app on a variety of devices, including computers, smartphones, tablets, smart TVs and streaming devices like Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. Compatibility also extended to PlayStation and Xbox consoles.
MLB.TV offers multiple plans, including an annual plan for all teams and a monthly subscription. The annual plan, priced at $149.99, provides access to all regular season and postseason games live and on demand, in 1080p, with the ability to view on up to four screens simultaneously. It also includes access to winter leagues (LMP/LIDOM). The monthly plan is available for $29.99 and offers the same features on a month-to-month basis. An audio-only option, MLB At Bat, is available for $3.99 per month.
The game began at (6:05 p.m. ET / 3:05 p.m. PT) at Cacti Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida.
MLB.TV Accessibility Across Devices
To access MLB.TV, users needed to subscribe through the official MLB.TV website. On computers, the service was accessible through web browsers on Windows, Mac, and Linux. For mobile users, the MLB app was available on Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch with iOS 14/16 or higher) and Android devices.
Smart TV owners could access the service through compatible apps on televisions from brands like Samsung, LG, and Sony. Streaming devices offered another avenue for viewing, with support for Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV/Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. The game was also accessible on PlayStation (PS4, PS5) and Xbox consoles.
Most plans allowed viewers to watch on up to four devices simultaneously, requiring only the latest version of the MLB app and an internet connection.
Pricing for MLB.TV in Latin America
For viewers in Latin America, the pricing for MLB.TV in 2025 remained consistent across the region, with minor variations due to local taxes and exchange rates. Two primary plans were available:
| Plans | Price USD | Description of MLB TV |
|---|---|---|
| Annual all teams | $149.99 | Access to all games of the regular season and postseason live and on demand, 1080p, 4 screens, DVR, unrestricted audio. Includes winter leagues (LMP/LIDOM) |
| Monthly | $29.99 | Same as the annual plan but month to month |
| Audio (At Bat) | $3.99/month | Listen to all live games and select Spring Training games; audio only |
This spring training contest between the Astros and Venezuela’s national team provided a valuable opportunity for both teams to assess their readiness for the upcoming season and, for Venezuela, the World Baseball Classic. The game offered fans a preview of potential matchups and a glimpse into the strategies each team might employ as they prepare for more competitive contests.