Mariners fans clamoring for a no-blackout, easy-to-digest platform to watch games will have a new way to do so in 2025, as the club will usher in a new era for broadcast distribution with the launch of a new streaming app.

The ROOT Sports Stream app immediately offers a direct-to-customer package for Northwest fans to watch Mariners games without blackout restrictions.

Unfortunately, while streaming sports is more convenient than tracking down the game on cable, some streams are only available in lower resolutions, while others might appear to be 4K, but actually aren't. So, what if you want high-quality sports streams? Things are complicated, but here's what you need to know.