How to Watch Diamondbacks vs. Rockies: Streaming Guide for May 17 Game

Baseball fans looking to catch the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Colorado Rockies this Sunday have a specific set of hurdles to clear before they can settle in with their snacks. The matchup is scheduled for May 17, 2026, at 3:10 p.m. Eastern Time, and while the baseball action promises excitement, the broadcasting rights landscape is as complex as ever.

The game takes place at Coors Field, located at 2000 Blake Street in Denver, Colorado. For those who aren't familiar with the quirks of Major League Baseball broadcasting, simply having a cable subscription isn't always enough. You might find yourself blacked out even if you're paying for premium sports packages.

The Pitching Matchup: Soroka vs. Lorenzen

On the field, the stakes are set by the starting pitchers. Arizona will rely on Mike Soroka to take the mound. Coming off a solid start to the season, the Dbacks sit at a 21-23 record, hoping to gain ground in the competitive NL West. Opposing them is Colorado's Michael Lorenzen. The Rockies, currently sitting at 18-28, are fighting to stay relevant in a division that has been tough on underdogs.

Here’s the thing about pitching at Coors Field: altitude changes everything. Balls carry farther, and pitchers often struggle with control. Soroka knows this; he’s pitched here before. Whether he can keep his fastball down in the zone against a Rockies lineup that thrives on power will be the story of the first few innings.

Streaming Options: In-Market vs. Out-of-Market

If you live in the Rockies' television territory—which includes all of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, and parts of Nebraska, South Dakota, and Idaho—your options are limited but straightforward. You cannot use standard national streaming services like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV for this specific game due to blackout restrictions. Instead, you need to go directly to the team-specific streaming services.

Rockies.TV is the primary destination for in-market fans. It costs $20.00 per month or $100.00 for the entire season. This subscription gives you access to every Rockies telecast not shown on free over-the-air broadcasts. Similarly, Arizona residents should look to Dbacks.TV for their regional coverage.

For fans outside these territories, MLB.TV is your best bet. It offers out-of-market games without blackout restrictions. However, be careful: if you try to watch from within the blackout zone using MLB.TV, the stream will likely be blocked unless you verify your location via IP address tools (though MLB has cracked down on this recently).

Cable and Satellite Channels

Prefer traditional cable? Here is where to tune in:

• DIRECTV: Watch the Rockies on Channel 683 and the Diamondbacks on Channel 686.
• Xfinity/Comcast: Tune to Channel 1262.
• Spectrum: Look for channels 130 or 445 in most Colorado and Wyoming areas.
• Fubo Television: Available for subscribers, though again, subject to local blackout rules.

Radio fans aren't left out either. All Rockies games are broadcast on KOA (850 AM / 94.1 FM), providing play-by-play commentary throughout the season.

Over-the-Air Broadcasts: A Rare Free Option?

There is a twist in the broadcasting strategy for Denver fans. The Rockies have partnered with KTVD channel 20 and KUSA/9News for select over-the-air broadcasts. Ten games this season will air on KTVD, with five of those also simulcast on KUSA. These games are free to anyone with an antenna.

However, it remains unclear if the May 17 matchup against Arizona is among these select broadcasts. Fans should check the local TV listings closer to game time. If it is included, it would be one of the rare times you can watch a high-stakes MLB game without a subscription or cable bill.

National Broadcasters and Future Games

This particular game does not appear to be part of any national broadcast deal. MLB’s national partners include Peacock (NBC Sports), ESPN Unlimited, Apple TV (Friday Night Baseball), HBO Max (TNT Sports), Fox One, and Netflix (special events). Since none of these platforms are listed for the May 17 date, regional streams remain the exclusive option.

Don’t let this be your only chance to see these teams clash. The series continues later in the month when the Rockies travel to Phoenix. Look for games on Friday, May 22, Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Chase Field. The same streaming and blackout rules will apply, so plan accordingly.