How to Watch Upcoming Athletics Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: April 20, 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 11-11 (1st in AL West). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with ATH @ SEA on April 20, 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 Athletics vs Seattle Mariners on April 20, 2026
You can watch Athletics vs Seattle Mariners for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Athletics vs Seattle Mariners on April 21, 2026
You can watch Athletics vs Seattle Mariners for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Athletics vs Seattle Mariners on April 22, 2026
You can watch Athletics vs Seattle Mariners for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Athletics vs Texas Rangers on April 24, 2026
You can watch Athletics vs Texas Rangers for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV, and Free over-the-air — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Athletics vs Texas Rangers on April 25, 2026
You can watch Athletics vs Texas Rangers for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Athletics vs Texas Rangers on April 26, 2026
You can watch Athletics vs Texas Rangers for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs Athletics on April 28, 2026
You can watch Kansas City Royals vs Athletics for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs Athletics on April 29, 2026
You can watch Kansas City Royals vs Athletics for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs Athletics on April 30, 2026
You can watch Kansas City Royals vs Athletics for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Cleveland Guardians vs Athletics on May 1, 2026
You can watch Cleveland Guardians 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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Apr 19
Chicago White Sox @ Athletics 7-4 Aired on: MLB.TV, NBC Sports CA, CHSN -
Apr 18
Chicago White Sox @ Athletics 6-7 Aired on: MLB.TV, NBC Sports CA, CHSN -
Apr 17
Chicago White Sox @ Athletics 9-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, NBC Sports CA, CHSN -
Apr 16
Texas Rangers @ Athletics 9-6 Aired on: MLB.TV, Rangers Sports Network, NBC Sports CA -
Apr 15
Texas Rangers @ Athletics 5-6 Aired on: MLB.TV, Rangers Sports Network, NBCSCA+ -
Apr 14
Texas Rangers @ Athletics 1-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, Rangers Sports Network, NBC Sports CA -
Apr 13
Texas Rangers @ Athletics 8-1 Aired on: MLB.TV, Rangers Sports Network, NBCSCA+ -
Apr 12
Athletics @ New York Mets 1-0 Aired on: MLB.TV, NBC Sports CA, SNY -
Apr 11
Athletics @ New York Mets 11-6 Aired on: MLB.TV, NBC Sports CA, SNY -
Apr 10
Athletics @ New York Mets 4-0 Aired on: MLB.TV, NBC Sports CA, WPIX
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 |
| Mariners.TV | $12.99/mo | No |
| Free over-the-air | — | No |
| ESPN+ | $11.99/mo | No |
| Royals.TV | $12.99/mo | No |
| CLEGuardians.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 $86.99/mo:
- DirecTV Stream — $86.99/mo
Last updated: April 20, 2026