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.
How to Watch Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies on June 9, 2026
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
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
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 San Francisco Giants on June 12, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
You can watch Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago Cubs for free with DIRECTV Stream and Fubo — all offer free trials.
Recent Chicago Cubs Games & Where They Aired
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Jun 7
San Francisco Giants @ Chicago Cubs 2-1 Aired on: NBC, Peacock, ERADM -
Jun 6
San Francisco Giants @ Chicago Cubs 2-3 Aired on: MLB.TV, NBC Sports BA, Marquee Sports Net, ERADM -
Jun 5
San Francisco Giants @ Chicago Cubs 18-3 Aired on: MLB.TV, NBC Sports BA, Marquee Sports Net -
Jun 4
Athletics @ Chicago Cubs 6-7 Aired on: MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net, NBC Sports CA -
Jun 3
Athletics @ Chicago Cubs 5-4 Aired on: MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net, NBC Sports CA -
Jun 2
Athletics @ Chicago Cubs 2-1 Aired on: MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net, NBC Sports CA -
May 31
Chicago Cubs @ St. Louis Cardinals 1-5 Aired on: NBC, Peacock -
May 30
Chicago Cubs @ St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 Aired on: MLB.TV, FOX -
May 29
Chicago Cubs @ St. Louis Cardinals 5-6 Aired on: MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net, Cardinals.TV, KMOV-TV -
May 28
Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net
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:
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
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:
- Fubo — $73.99/mo
Last updated: June 9, 2026