Phillies Game Today? How to Watch Nola's Return (It's Not on TV!)

By: Marcelo Colombo Published On: 17/08/2025

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Phillies fans, get ready to stream! Aaron Nola is back on the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies for the first time since May, but you won't find the game on your usual channels. Sunday's matchup against the Washington Nationals is exclusively streaming on The Roku Channel.

Where to Watch the Phillies vs. Nationals Game

The game, scheduled for 11:35 a.m. ET at Nationals Park, won't be broadcast on NBC Sports Philadelphia or any other television network. Instead, you'll need to tune into The Roku Channel, a free, ad-supported streaming platform. This is Roku's second season airing MLB games, taking over the Sunday Leadoff package previously on Peacock.

The decision by MLB to partner with Roku highlights the evolving landscape of sports broadcasting, but also raised some eyebrows. ESPN reportedly ended its current TV deal with MLB partially due to Roku's relatively low payment for the game package – a reported $10 million per season, significantly less than ESPN's $550 million annual investment for Sunday Night Baseball and other properties.

How to Stream the Game

The good news is you don't need a Roku device to watch! The Roku Channel app is available for download on most streaming devices (excluding Apple TV). You can also watch directly on the Roku Channel website. No account or subscription is required.

For Phillies fans outside of the Philadelphia area, the game is also available on MLB.tv without blackout restrictions.

Phillies vs. Nationals: Odds and Predictions

As of this morning, the Phillies are favored to win. SportsLine's model simulated the game 10,000 times and is offering MLB picks and predictions. Aaron Nola (1-7, 6.16 ERA) will face Mitchell Parker (7-13, 5.55 ERA) of the Nationals.

The Phillies are currently -198 money-line favorites at FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under for total runs scored is 10.