How to Watch Upcoming Chicago Cubs Games for Free (Legally & Easily)

Last updated: June 9, 2026

If you’re trying to catch the Chicago Cubs this 2026 MLB season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Chicago enter this stretch at 34-32 (3rd in NL Cent). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with CHC @ COL on June 9, 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.

Best Way to Watch Chicago Cubs

DIRECTV Streamfree for 5 days
$86.99/mo after trial
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How to Watch Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies on June 9, 2026

Kickoff: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 7:40 PM CDT Venue: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado Week: 23 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net, Rockies.TV

You can watch Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies for free with DIRECTV Stream and Fubo — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies on June 10, 2026

Kickoff: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 7:40 PM CDT Venue: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado Week: 23 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net, Rockies.TV

You can watch Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies for free with DIRECTV Stream and Fubo — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies on June 11, 2026

Kickoff: Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 2:10 PM CDT Venue: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado Week: 24 Season: Regular Season TV: ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net, Rockies.TV

You can watch Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies for free with DIRECTV Stream and Fubo — all offer free trials.

DIRECTV StreamFree for 5 Days
$86.99/mo
FuboFree for 7 Days
$73.99/mo
ESPN+
$11.99/mo
MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Rockies.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco Giants on June 12, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, June 12, 2026 at 9:15 PM CDT Venue: Oracle Park, San Francisco, California Week: 24 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, KNTV, NBC Sports BA, Marquee Sports Net
Free on TV: KNTV

You can watch Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco Giants for free with DIRECTV Stream, Fubo, YouTube TV, and Free over-the-air — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco Giants on June 13, 2026

Kickoff: Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 9:05 PM CDT Venue: Oracle Park, San Francisco, California Week: 24 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, NBC Sports BA, Marquee Sports Net

You can watch Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco Giants for free with DIRECTV Stream, Fubo, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco Giants on June 14, 2026

Kickoff: Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 2:10 PM CDT Venue: Oracle Park, San Francisco, California Week: 24 Season: Regular Season TV: ABC, MLB.TV
Free on TV in nationwide: ABC — no subscription needed, just an antenna

You can watch Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco Giants for free with DIRECTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, Fubo Elite, DirecTV Stream Ultimate, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs on June 15, 2026

Kickoff: Monday, June 15, 2026 at 7:05 PM CDT Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois Week: 24 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net, Rockies.TV

You can watch Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs for free with DIRECTV Stream and Fubo — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs on June 16, 2026

Kickoff: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 7:05 PM CDT Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois Week: 24 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net, Rockies.TV

You can watch Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs for free with DIRECTV Stream and Fubo — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs on June 17, 2026

Kickoff: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 7:05 PM CDT Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois Week: 24 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net, Rockies.TV

You can watch Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs for free with DIRECTV Stream and Fubo — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago Cubs on June 19, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, June 19, 2026 at 1:20 PM CDT Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois Week: 25 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net, Sportsnet

You can watch Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago Cubs for free with DIRECTV Stream and Fubo — all offer free trials.

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Streaming Services That Carry Chicago Cubs Games

Service Price Free Trial
DIRECTV Stream $86.99/mo Free for 5 Days
Fubo $73.99/mo Free for 7 Days
Sling TV $45.99/mo No
Hulu with Live TV $82.99/mo Free for 3 Days
Fubo Elite $89.99/mo Free for 7 Days
DirecTV Stream Ultimate $109.99/mo Free for 5 Days
YouTube TV $82.99/mo Free for 7 Days
MLB.TV $24.99/mo No
Rockies.TV $12.99/mo No
ESPN+ $11.99/mo No
Free over-the-air No
Sportsnet NOW $14.99/mo No

How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Chicago Cubs Game?

To cover every network carrying Chicago Cubs games this season, you'd need 1 service:

Fubo: $73.99/mo
$73.99/mo total

But you don't need to pay all that. These services offer a free trial:

Fubo — free for 7 days
YouTube TV — free for 7 days
DIRECTV Stream — free for 5 days
Hulu with Live TV — free for 3 days

That means you can watch Chicago Cubs for 22 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.

The Cheapest Way to Watch Chicago Cubs (Without Free Trials)

If you want to catch every Chicago Cubs game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 1 service at $73.99/mo:

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Record: 34-32
3rd in NL Cent

Last updated: June 9, 2026

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