How to Watch Upcoming Athletics Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: May 31, 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 28-30 (2nd in AL West). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with NYY @ ATH on May 31, 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 New York Yankees vs Athletics on May 31, 2026
You can watch New York Yankees vs Athletics for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Athletics vs Chicago Cubs on June 2, 2026
You can watch Athletics vs Chicago Cubs for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Athletics vs Chicago Cubs on June 3, 2026
You can watch Athletics vs Chicago Cubs for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Athletics vs Chicago Cubs on June 4, 2026
You can watch Athletics vs Chicago Cubs for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Athletics vs Houston Astros on June 5, 2026
You can watch Athletics vs Houston Astros for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Athletics vs Houston Astros on June 6, 2026
You can watch Athletics vs Houston Astros for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Athletics vs Houston Astros on June 7, 2026
You can watch Athletics vs Houston Astros for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Milwaukee Brewers vs Athletics on June 8, 2026
You can watch Milwaukee Brewers vs Athletics for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Milwaukee Brewers vs Athletics on June 9, 2026
You can watch Milwaukee Brewers vs Athletics for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Milwaukee Brewers vs Athletics on June 10, 2026
You can watch Milwaukee Brewers 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 30
New York Yankees @ Athletics 4-6 Aired on: MLB.TV, NBC Sports CA, YES -
May 29
New York Yankees @ Athletics 8-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, NBC Sports CA, YES -
May 27
Seattle Mariners @ Athletics 9-1 Aired on: MLB.TV, NBC Sports CA, Mariners.TV -
May 26
Seattle Mariners @ Athletics 4-1 Aired on: ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, NBC Sports CA, Mariners.TV -
May 25
Seattle Mariners @ Athletics 9-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, NBC Sports CA, Mariners.TV -
May 24
Athletics @ San Diego Padres 5-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, Padres.TV, NBC Sports CA -
May 23
Athletics @ San Diego Padres 0-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, Padres.TV, NBC Sports CA -
May 22
Athletics @ San Diego Padres 3-7 Aired on: MLB.TV, Padres.TV, NBC Sports CA -
May 21
Athletics @ Los Angeles Angels 3-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, NBC Sports CA, Angels.TV -
May 20
Athletics @ Los Angeles Angels 6-5 Aired on: MLB.TV, NBC Sports CA, Angels.TV
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 |
| Brewers.TV | $12.99/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 31, 2026