How to Watch Upcoming Cleveland Guardians Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: May 11, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the Cleveland Guardians this 2026 MLB season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Cleveland enter this stretch at 21-21 (1st in AL Cent). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with LAA @ CLE on May 11, 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 Los Angeles Angels vs Cleveland Guardians on May 11, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on ESPN+, MLB.TV, and CLEGuardians.TV.
How to Watch Los Angeles Angels vs Cleveland Guardians on May 12, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV and CLEGuardians.TV.
How to Watch Los Angeles Angels vs Cleveland Guardians on May 13, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV and CLEGuardians.TV.
How to Watch Cincinnati Reds vs Cleveland Guardians on May 15, 2026
You can watch Cincinnati Reds vs Cleveland Guardians for free with Free over-the-air — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Cincinnati Reds vs Cleveland Guardians on May 16, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, and Reds.TV.
How to Watch Cincinnati Reds vs Cleveland Guardians on May 17, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, and Reds.TV.
How to Watch Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers on May 18, 2026
You can watch Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers on May 19, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, and Tigers.TV.
How to Watch Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers on May 20, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, and Tigers.TV.
How to Watch Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers on May 21, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, and Tigers.TV.
Recent Cleveland Guardians Games & Where They Aired
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May 10
Minnesota Twins @ Cleveland Guardians 5-4 Aired on: MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, Twins.TV -
May 9
Minnesota Twins @ Cleveland Guardians 2-1 Aired on: MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, Twins.TV -
May 8
Minnesota Twins @ Cleveland Guardians 4-6 Aired on: Apple TV -
May 7
Cleveland Guardians @ Kansas City Royals 8-5 Aired on: MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, Royals.TV -
May 6
Cleveland Guardians @ Kansas City Royals 3-1 Aired on: MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, Royals.TV -
May 5
Cleveland Guardians @ Kansas City Royals 3-5 Aired on: MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, Royals.TV -
May 4
Cleveland Guardians @ Kansas City Royals 2-6 Aired on: MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, Royals.TV -
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
Streaming Services That Carry Cleveland Guardians Games
| Service | Price | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|
| Fubo | $73.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| DirecTV Stream | $86.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| Sling TV | $45.99/mo | No |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| ESPN+ | $11.99/mo | No |
| MLB.TV | $24.99/mo | No |
| CLEGuardians.TV | $12.99/mo | No |
| Free over-the-air | — | No |
| Reds.TV | $12.99/mo | No |
| Tigers.TV | $12.99/mo | No |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Cleveland Guardians Game?
To cover every network carrying Cleveland Guardians 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 Cleveland Guardians for 19 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch Cleveland Guardians (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every Cleveland Guardians game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 1 service at $45.99/mo:
- Sling TV — $45.99/mo
Last updated: May 11, 2026