How to Watch Upcoming Athletics Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: May 16, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the Athletics this 2026 MLB season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Athletics enter this stretch at 23-21 (1st in AL West). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with SF @ ATH on May 17, 2026. Below, for each game we break down exactly which network is carrying it, which streaming services include that network, and — importantly — which of those services offer a free trial so you can watch without spending a dime.
How to Watch San Francisco Giants vs Athletics on May 17, 2026
You can watch San Francisco Giants vs Athletics for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels on May 18, 2026
You can watch Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels on May 19, 2026
You can watch Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels on May 20, 2026
You can watch Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels on May 21, 2026
You can watch Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Athletics vs San Diego Padres on May 22, 2026
You can watch Athletics vs San Diego Padres for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Athletics vs San Diego Padres on May 23, 2026
You can watch Athletics vs San Diego Padres for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Athletics vs San Diego Padres on May 24, 2026
You can watch Athletics vs San Diego Padres for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Seattle Mariners vs Athletics on May 25, 2026
You can watch Seattle Mariners vs Athletics for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Seattle Mariners vs Athletics on May 26, 2026
You can watch Seattle Mariners vs Athletics for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
Recent Athletics Games & Where They Aired
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May 16
San Francisco Giants @ Athletics Aired on: MLB.TV, NBC Sports BA, NBC Sports CA -
May 15
San Francisco Giants @ Athletics 2-5 Aired on: MLB.TV, NBC Sports BA, KNTV, NBC Sports CA -
May 14
St. Louis Cardinals @ Athletics 5-4 Aired on: MLB.TV, Cardinals.TV, NBC Sports CA -
May 13
St. Louis Cardinals @ Athletics 2-6 Aired on: MLB.TV, Cardinals.TV, NBC Sports CA -
May 12
St. Louis Cardinals @ Athletics 6-4 Aired on: ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, Cardinals.TV, NBC Sports CA -
May 10
Athletics @ Baltimore Orioles 1-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, MASN, NBC Sports CA -
May 9
Athletics @ Baltimore Orioles 6-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, MASN, NBC Sports CA -
May 8
Athletics @ Baltimore Orioles 4-3 Aired on: MLB.TV, MASN, NBC Sports CA -
May 7
Athletics @ Philadelphia Phillies 12-1 Aired on: MLB.TV, NBC Sports Phil, NBC Sports CA -
May 6
Athletics @ Philadelphia Phillies 3-6 Aired on: MLB.TV, NBC Sports Phil, NBC Sports CA
Streaming Services That Carry Athletics Games
| Service | Price | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|
| Fubo | $73.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| DirecTV Stream | $86.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| MLB.TV | $24.99/mo | No |
| Padres.TV | $12.99/mo | No |
| Mariners.TV | $12.99/mo | No |
| ESPN+ | $11.99/mo | No |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Athletics Game?
To cover every network carrying Athletics games this season, you'd need 1 service:
But you don't need to pay all that. These services offer a free trial:
YouTube TV — free for 7 days
DirecTV Stream — free for 5 days
That means you can watch Athletics for 19 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch Athletics (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every Athletics game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 1 service at $73.99/mo:
- Fubo — $73.99/mo
Last updated: May 16, 2026