How to Watch Upcoming Cleveland Guardians Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: August 10, 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 58-61 (3rd in AL Cent). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with CLE @ DET on August 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 Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers on August 11, 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 August 12, 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 August 13, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, and Tigers.TV.
How to Watch San Diego Padres vs Cleveland Guardians on August 14, 2026
You can watch San Diego Padres vs Cleveland Guardians for free with Free over-the-air — all offer free trials.
How to Watch San Diego Padres vs Cleveland Guardians on August 15, 2026
You can watch San Diego Padres vs Cleveland Guardians for free with Free over-the-air — all offer free trials.
How to Watch San Diego Padres vs Cleveland Guardians on August 16, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, and Padres.TV.
How to Watch San Francisco Giants vs Cleveland Guardians on August 18, 2026
You can watch San Francisco Giants vs Cleveland Guardians for free with Fubo and DIRECTV Stream — all offer free trials.
How to Watch San Francisco Giants vs Cleveland Guardians on August 19, 2026
You can watch San Francisco Giants vs Cleveland Guardians for free with Fubo and DIRECTV Stream — all offer free trials.
How to Watch San Francisco Giants vs Cleveland Guardians on August 20, 2026
You can watch San Francisco Giants vs Cleveland Guardians for free with Fubo and DIRECTV Stream — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Cleveland Guardians vs Colorado Rockies on August 21, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, and Rockies.TV.
Recent Cleveland Guardians Games & Where They Aired
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Aug 9
Cleveland Guardians @ Chicago White Sox 3-5 Aired on: MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, CHSN -
Aug 8
Cleveland Guardians @ Chicago White Sox 3-6 Aired on: MLB.TV, FOX, ERADM -
Aug 7
Cleveland Guardians @ Chicago White Sox 8-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, CHSN -
Aug 6
New York Mets @ Cleveland Guardians 13-6 Aired on: ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, SNY -
Aug 5
New York Mets @ Cleveland Guardians 6-5 Aired on: MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, SNY -
Aug 4
New York Mets @ Cleveland Guardians 6-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, WKYC 3, SNY -
Aug 2
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Cleveland Guardians 0-5 Aired on: MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, DBACKS.TV -
Aug 1
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Cleveland Guardians 12-8 Aired on: MLB.TV, FOX -
Jul 31
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Cleveland Guardians 4-1 Aired on: MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, DBACKS.TV -
Jul 29
Cleveland Guardians @ Cincinnati Reds 6-1 Aired on: ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, Reds.TV
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 |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| MLB.TV | $24.99/mo | No |
| CLEGuardians.TV | $12.99/mo | No |
| Tigers.TV | $12.99/mo | No |
| Padres.TV | $12.99/mo | No |
| Free over-the-air | — | No |
| Free over-the-air | — | No |
| Rockies.TV | $12.99/mo | No |
Which Streaming Service Has the Most Cleveland Guardians Games?
Across the 166 scheduled Cleveland Guardians games with a broadcaster listed, here is how many each streaming service carries, and what share of the season that covers.
| Service | Games | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| MLB.TV | 158 of 166 | 95% |
| CLEGuardians.TV | 153 of 166 | 92% |
| Fubo | 61 of 166 | 37% |
| DIRECTV Stream | 59 of 166 | 36% |
| YouTube TV | 42 of 166 | 25% |
| Fubo Elite | 15 of 166 | 9% |
| Tigers.TV | 14 of 166 | 8% |
| Free over-the-air | 13 of 166 | 8% |
| Sling TVCheapest | 13 of 166 | 8% |
| Hulu with Live TV | 13 of 166 | 8% |
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:
- Fubo: $73.99/mo
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
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 $73.99/mo:
- Fubo — $73.99/mo
Last updated: August 10, 2026