Hi there! I understand you're having trouble logging into the MLB app on a non-cell iOS iPad after purchasing a subscription using your Father's Day discount on an Android phone. Let's work through this together.

Just to clarify a couple of things for me:
1. Are you trying to use the same MLB account credentials on the iPad as you used on the Android phone when you made the purchase?
2. When you try to log in on the iPad, do you get any error messages or unexpected behavior?

In the meantime, here are some initial steps you can try:

1. Make sure you're logged out of any MLB account on the iPad's MLB app.
2. Open the MLB app on the iPad and select the "Subscriber Login" option when you see the prompt.
3. Log in using the same MLB account email and password that you used for the purchase on your Android phone.
4. If you don’t remember your password or have trouble logging in, you can tap on "Login Without Password or Reset Password" on the MLB Account screen to reset it.
5. Confirm that your MLB app on the iPad is updated to the latest version available on the App Store.

Since your purchase was made on an Android phone, the subscription is linked to your MLB account rather than the device or platform, so logging in with the correct credentials on the iPad should provide access.

If login still fails, it might help to log into your MLB account on a web browser on your Mac to verify your subscription status and make sure your login works correctly there.

Let me know how these steps go and what happens when you try to log in on the iPad. That will help me guide you further!

Here is a MLB FAQ for Apple devices that might be helpful as well [1].

Where do I find subscriber login option on app?

Thanks for asking about where to find the subscriber login option in the MLB app on your iPad! On Apple devices, including iPads, you can locate the login option quite easily:

1. Open the MLB app on your iPad.
2. On the home screen, look toward the top left corner—you should see a button or text that says "Login" or "MLB Account."
3. Tap that "Login" or "MLB Account" button.
4. From there, you can enter your registered MLB account email and password to log in.

This is where you link your MLB subscription to the app, so using the same credentials you used for the Father's Day purchase on your Android phone should give you access on your iPad as well.

If you don't see "Login" or "MLB Account" at the top left on the home tab, let me know what you see instead. Sometimes app versions can vary slightly, and I can guide you through alternative navigation.

Does this help you find the login screen?

No…just gives login option…think i need subscriber login option

Thanks for clarifying! It sounds like you are seeing a basic "Login" option but are specifically looking for the "Subscriber Login" prompt that appears after you hit the initial paywall in the MLB app.

Here’s what usually happens on iOS devices like your iPad:

1. Open the MLB app fresh (make sure you completely close it and relaunch).
2. Try to access something that requires a subscription, like live game streaming or premium content.
3. At this point, the app should display a paywall screen if you aren’t logged in as a subscriber.
4. On that screen, you will see a "Subscriber Login" option — tap that to enter your MLB account credentials that hold the subscription purchased on your Android phone.

If you’re only seeing a generic login screen right away and not a specific Subscriber Login option in relation to content access, it could be because the app is not detecting that you are trying to access subscriber-only content yet.

Here’s what I recommend:

- Navigate in the app to try to start streaming a game or browse to premium content you have access to with the subscription. This should trigger the subscriber login paywall screen with the “Subscriber Login” button.

- Make sure the app is updated to the latest version from the App Store.

- If you still don’t see the prompt, try logging in with the standard login anyway as sometimes the app uses the same login form for subscribers and non-subscribers.

If none of this works, it could be helpful to confirm your subscription status by logging into your MLB account on a desktop browser here: https://www.mlb.com/login to verify your subscription is active under your account.

Let me know what you see when you try to access premium content in the app, and we can adjust the troubleshooting from there!

MLB App FAQ for Apple Devices [2]

I do that but app is trying to make me pay (i.e. wants credit card data)

Thank you for explaining that the MLB app is prompting you for payment or credit card information even though you already purchased a subscription using the Father's Day discount on your Android phone.

This situation can happen if the app on your iPad isn’t recognizing your subscription linked to your MLB account. A common reason for this is that the subscription is linked to your MLB.com account, but the app either isn’t detecting that you're logged in properly or thinks the payment method on file has an issue.

Here are some things to try next:

1. Confirm You Are Logged Into the Same MLB Account:
Make sure you are logging into the MLB app on the iPad with the exact same email and password that you used on your Android device when purchasing the subscription. This is essential since the subscription is tied to your MLB account rather than the device.

2. Check Subscription Status in MLB Web Portal:
Log into your MLB account on a Mac web browser at https://www.mlb.com/login to check your subscription status. This can confirm whether your subscription is active and correctly linked to your MLB.com profile.

3. Update Billing Information if Needed:
If MLB's system did not accept the payment on your Android phone for some reason (expired or declined card), it may require updated billing info before granting access. On the MLB website’s Manage Subscriptions section, you can verify or update your payment methods:
MLB Payment Methods & Billing Help

4. Use “Subscriber Login” Instead of In-App Purchase:
Sometimes subscriptions purchased outside the Apple App Store require logging in through the "Subscriber Login" option under the paywall screen (not purchasing again via in-app purchase). Verify you are tapping the subscriber login associated with your MLB credentials rather than trying to make a new purchase within the app.

5. Sign Out and Reinstall the App:
Occasionally, a fresh install helps clear cached data causing subscription errors. Sign out, uninstall the MLB app, restart your iPad, reinstall the app from the App Store, and then try the subscriber login again.

6. Check for Subscription Through Google Play (Android):
Since you purchased on Android, the billing was probably processed via Google Play, not Apple’s system. That means Apple will prompt for payment when you try to subscribe via iOS since it doesn't detect your Google Play subscription. Access via subscriber login is the intended path.

If after all these steps the app still asks for payment and denies access despite an active subscription confirmed on the MLB website, it would be best to escalate this issue for more specific account review by MLB support specialists. You can reach them at [email protected].

Please try these steps and let me know what you find, so I can assist you further! Are you able to verify your subscription status on the MLB website?

MLB website has it (i.e. able to watch on my android phone)

Thanks for confirming that your MLB subscription is active and working on your Android phone and the MLB website. That’s really helpful info!

The key point here is that since your subscription was purchased via Google Play on your Android device, it’s linked to your MLB.com account but processed outside of Apple’s in-app purchase system.

Because of that, when using the MLB app on your iPad (which is an Apple device), the app won’t automatically detect that subscription from Google Play and may prompt you for payment if you try to buy again via Apple’s in-app purchases.

To access your subscription on the iPad without paying again, you need to:

1. Open the MLB app on your iPad.
2. Navigate to premium content (like a live game).
3. When the paywall appears, select the “Subscriber Login” option (not the in-app purchase option).
4. Log in with the same MLB.com account credentials you used on your Android phone and the MLB website.

This process tells the Apple app you're a subscriber via an external purchase and lets you access your subscription content.

If you continue to be asked for payment after doing this subscriber login, here’s what else to check:

- Make sure your MLB app on the iPad is updated to the latest version from the App Store.
- Try signing out of the app completely, then sign back in using subscriber login.
- Uninstall and reinstall the app if needed to clear any cached data.
- Confirm your MLB subscription is active under "Manage Subscriptions" on the MLB website.

If after trying those steps the app still insists on payment and won’t recognize your subscription, this is a known scenario where Apple’s system and Google Play subscriptions don’t integrate smoothly. In that case, the best next step is to contact MLB support directly at [email protected] to get specialized help linking your subscription on your iPad.

Let me know if logging in as a subscriber when accessing premium content works or if the payment prompt still appears after trying these steps! I’m here to help you get this sorted.

Learn more about watching MLB on Android and Apple devices [4]
How to access MLB.TV on Android mobile devices [8]

How to watch MLB games on my Android phone?

Hi! Watching MLB games on your Android phone through the MLB app is pretty straightforward. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide for you:

1. Download and install the official MLB app from the Google Play Store if you haven't already: MLB on Google Play.

2. Open the MLB app on your Android phone.

3. Navigate to the "Watch" tab at the bottom navigation bar to find live or on-demand MLB.TV content.

4. You can select a game or premium content to stream. If it’s your first time watching live content, the app may prompt you to sign in.

5. Log in using your MLB.com account credentials (the same your subscription is linked to).

6. If you want to watch MLB Network content, go to the "More" tab, tap on "MLB Network," then tap the play icon. The first time, you’ll need to enter your Pay TV provider’s username and password to access the feed.

By following these steps, you can enjoy live games, highlights, and exclusive content directly on your Android phone.

Let me know if you want me to help troubleshoot any part of the process!

MLB app on Google Play
How to watch MLB.TV on Android mobile devices
MLB Network Live Streaming FAQ