How to Watch Chicago Cubs Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: October 12, 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 0-2 (2nd in NL Cent).
No upcoming Chicago Cubs games are scheduled right now.
Check back soon — we refresh the schedule every few days.
Chicago Cubs record: 0-2.
Recent Cubs Games & Where They Aired
-
Sep 30
Chicago Cubs @ San Diego Padres 1-4 Aired on: Peacock, NBCSN, ERADM -
Sep 29
Chicago Cubs @ San Diego Padres 0-8 Aired on: Peacock, NBCSN, ERADM -
Sep 27
Chicago Cubs @ Boston Red Sox 6-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net -
Sep 25
Chicago Cubs @ Boston Red Sox 0-2 Aired on: ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net, NESN -
Sep 25
Chicago Cubs @ Boston Red Sox 3-4 Aired on: MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net -
Sep 24
Miami Marlins @ Chicago Cubs 1-2 Aired on: ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net, Marlins.TV -
Sep 23
Miami Marlins @ Chicago Cubs 3-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net, Marlins.TV -
Sep 22
Miami Marlins @ Chicago Cubs 8-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net, Marlins.TV -
Sep 20
Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati Reds 9-1 Aired on: MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net, Reds.TV -
Sep 19
Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati Reds 5-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net, Reds.TV
Watching Cubs Games on Local Channels
The Chicago Cubs sit in the Chicago TV market. There are no games on the schedule right now, so here is the local picture for when they come back.
Local stations in Chicago
| Network | Station | Services confirmed to carry it |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | WLS 7 | Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV |
| CBS | WBBM 2 | Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV |
| NBC | WMAQ 5 | Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV |
| FOX | WFLD 32 | DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV |
These are the carriers our market data confirms, and it runs behind on smaller-market deals, so treat a missing service as unconfirmed rather than unavailable. Check your ZIP code with a service before you pay for a month. Full Chicago lineup: local channels in Chicago.
Which Streaming Service Has the Most Cubs Games?
Across the 167 scheduled Cubs games with a broadcaster listed, here is how many each streaming service carries, and what share of the season that covers.
| Service | Games | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Fubo | 162 of 167 | 97% |
| MLB.TV | 154 of 167 | 92% |
| DIRECTV Stream | 150 of 167 | 90% |
| YouTube TV | 48 of 167 | 29% |
| Sling TVCheapest | 21 of 167 | 13% |
| Hulu with Live TV | 21 of 167 | 13% |
| Fubo Elite | 18 of 167 | 11% |
| ESPN+ | 15 of 167 | 9% |
| Free over-the-air | 15 of 167 | 9% |
| Reds.TV | 12 of 167 | 7% |
Last updated: October 12, 2026