Baseball season is back, and for fans of Major League Baseball, that means one thing: there is always a game worth watching. From Opening Day excitement to division races, rivalry series, breakout players, trade deadline drama, and the push toward October, the MLB season gives fans something to follow every single day. In 2026, the regular season began on March 25 with a standalone Opening Night game, followed by a full Opening Day slate on March 26, making it the earliest traditional Opening Day in MLB history. (MLB.com)
At Packy’s Sports Pub & Grill in Lighthouse Point, we know baseball is not just a sport people casually check in on. For a lot of fans, it is part of the rhythm of the year. It is the game you watch after work, the weekend plan with friends, the extra innings thriller you do not want to miss, and the pennant race that suddenly turns an ordinary night into something memorable. That is why Packy’s is excited to offer the 2026 MLB package through DIRECTV, giving our guests access to all the baseball action all season long.
Packy’s has built its reputation as a neighborhood Irish sports pub with great food, cold drinks, lively entertainment, and wall-to-wall sports. The pub has been serving Lighthouse Point since 2010 and positions itself as a go-to local spot for food, fun, and a strong sports atmosphere. (Packy’s Sports Pub & Grill) For baseball fans, that makes Packy’s a natural place to settle in and enjoy the season.
What makes the MLB season so compelling is the sheer volume of meaningful moments. Baseball is different from other sports because it is with us almost every day. A team can be hot one week, struggling the next, and right back in the race before you know it. Every series matters. Every matchup can tell a story. A rookie can break out, a veteran can rediscover his swing, a closer can lock down a huge road win, and a summer game in June can suddenly feel like a preview of October.
That is what makes watching baseball at a real sports bar so much better than trying to follow it alone at home. At Packy’s, you get the energy that comes from being surrounded by other fans who care about the game. You can show up to watch your team, keep an eye on other key matchups around the league, and enjoy the kind of atmosphere that turns a regular game into a full night out. Whether you follow one team religiously or just love the sport as a whole, Packy’s gives you a place where baseball season actually feels like baseball season.
The 2026 MLB package on DIRECTV helps make that possible. DIRECTV promotes MLB EXTRA INNINGS as a way to watch out-of-market MLB games throughout the season, and it also says the subscription includes MLB Strike Zone and MLB.TV access. (DIRECTV) For customers, that means broad baseball coverage. For Packy’s, it means more games, more viewing options, and more chances for fans to come in and catch the matchups they care about.
That matters because modern baseball fans do not only follow their local market. People move. Fans relocate. Families have favorite teams in different cities. Some people have followed the same franchise their whole lives, even if they now live in South Florida. Others are fantasy baseball players, bettors, stat lovers, or just fans of great pitching matchups and marquee stars. They want access to more than one nationally televised game. They want baseball on the screen when their team is playing. That is exactly the kind of audience Packy’s is ready to welcome this season.
If you are a Yankees fan, a Mets fan, a Red Sox fan, a Cubs fan, a Phillies fan, a Braves fan, or a loyal supporter of any other club, Packy’s is the kind of place where you can come in, grab a drink, order a great meal, and watch the game in a proper sports-bar setting. Instead of refreshing scores on your phone or settling for highlights after the fact, you can be part of the action as it happens.
And of course, baseball is even better with good food and drinks. One of the things that separates Packy’s from just another place with TVs is that the pub experience actually matters here. Guests come for the sports, but they stay for the atmosphere, the service, and the menu. Packy’s is known for pub favorites, Irish fare, seafood, burgers, wings, and shareable appetizers, making it easy for groups to come in and make a game part of a full lunch, dinner, or night out. (Packy’s Sports Pub & Grill)
That combination is what makes Packy’s such a strong baseball destination in Lighthouse Point. You are not just coming in to glance at a score. You are coming to enjoy the full experience. Settle in for a weekday afternoon game. Meet friends for a big weekend series. Drop by for a late West Coast first pitch. Follow a division race in September. Watch a star pitcher deal. Track a home run chase. Catch the kind of extra innings finish that reminds everyone why baseball is one of the best live-viewing sports there is.
There is also something timeless about baseball in a pub setting. The pace of the game invites conversation. You can actually talk between pitches, react to big moments, debate strategy, argue over bullpen decisions, and still keep up with everything happening on screen. Baseball works beautifully in a social setting, which is exactly why Packy’s is such a good fit for it. A packed football Sunday is one kind of fun. A long baseball season full of daily games, pennant races, and regulars gathering at the bar is another kind entirely.
As the 2026 season unfolds, there will be plenty to watch. The All-Star Game is scheduled for July 14 in Philadelphia, and the postseason is set to begin on September 29, with the World Series starting on October 23. (MLB.com) That means months of baseball are still ahead, and there is no better time to make Packy’s part of your routine.
If you have been looking for a place in Lighthouse Point to watch Major League Baseball, Packy’s is ready for you. With the 2026 MLB package through DIRECTV, a true neighborhood sports-pub atmosphere, and a food-and-drink lineup built for game day, Packy’s is the place to catch the season from first pitch to the playoff push.
So whether you are following your hometown team, keeping tabs on the entire league, or just looking for a great local bar where baseball is always on, come watch the 2026 MLB season at Packy’s. Bring your friends, grab a seat, order your favorites, and enjoy every inning with us.
Baseball is better at the bar — and this season, it is happening at Packy’s.
