How to Watch Upcoming Athletics Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: May 11, 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 21-19 (1st in AL West). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with STL @ ATH on May 12, 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 St. Louis Cardinals vs Athletics on May 12, 2026
You can watch St. Louis Cardinals vs Athletics for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch St. Louis Cardinals vs Athletics on May 13, 2026
You can watch St. Louis Cardinals vs Athletics for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch St. Louis Cardinals vs Athletics on May 14, 2026
You can watch St. Louis Cardinals vs Athletics for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch San Francisco Giants vs Athletics on May 15, 2026
You can watch San Francisco Giants vs Athletics for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV, and Free over-the-air — all offer free trials.
How to Watch San Francisco Giants vs Athletics on May 16, 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 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.
Recent Athletics Games & Where They Aired
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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 -
May 5
Athletics @ Philadelphia Phillies 1-9 Aired on: MLB.TV, NBC Sports Phil, NBC Sports CA -
May 3
Cleveland Guardians @ Athletics 1-7 Aired on: ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, NBC Sports CA -
May 2
Cleveland Guardians @ Athletics 14-6 Aired on: MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, NBC Sports CA -
May 1
Cleveland Guardians @ Athletics 8-5 Aired on: MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, NBC Sports CA -
Apr 30
Kansas City Royals @ Athletics 3-6 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, 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 |
| ESPN+ | $11.99/mo | No |
| MLB.TV | $24.99/mo | No |
| Cardinals.TV | $12.99/mo | No |
| Free over-the-air | — | 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 11, 2026