How to Watch Cleveland Guardians Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: October 12, 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 4-2 (1st in AL Cent). They have 6 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with CLE @ TB on October 13, 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.
Every Upcoming Cleveland Guardians Game, by Streaming Service
You can watch upcoming Cleveland Guardians games on Sling TV and DIRECTV Stream.
- Tue, Oct 13Cleveland Guardians @ Tampa Bay Rays7:00 PM CDT
- Thu, Oct 15Tampa Bay Rays @ Cleveland Guardians5:00 PM CDT
- Fri, Oct 16Tampa Bay Rays @ Cleveland Guardians5:00 PM CDT
- Sat, Oct 17Tampa Bay Rays @ Cleveland Guardians7:00 PM CDT
- Mon, Oct 19Cleveland Guardians @ Tampa Bay Rays4:00 PM CDT
- Tue, Oct 20Cleveland Guardians @ Tampa Bay Rays7:00 PM CDT
- Tue, Oct 13Cleveland Guardians @ Tampa Bay Rays7:00 PM CDT
- Thu, Oct 15Tampa Bay Rays @ Cleveland Guardians5:00 PM CDT
- Fri, Oct 16Tampa Bay Rays @ Cleveland Guardians5:00 PM CDT
- Sat, Oct 17Tampa Bay Rays @ Cleveland Guardians7:00 PM CDT
- Mon, Oct 19Cleveland Guardians @ Tampa Bay Rays4:00 PM CDT
- Tue, Oct 20Cleveland Guardians @ Tampa Bay Rays7:00 PM CDT
How to Watch Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays on October 13, 2026
You can watch Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays for free with DIRECTV Stream and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians on October 15, 2026
You can watch Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians for free with DIRECTV Stream and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians on October 16, 2026
You can watch Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians for free with DIRECTV Stream and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians on October 17, 2026
You can watch Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians for free with DIRECTV Stream and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays on October 19, 2026
You can watch Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays for free with DIRECTV Stream and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays on October 20, 2026
You can watch Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays for free with DIRECTV Stream and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
Recent Guardians Games & Where They Aired
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Oct 12
Cleveland Guardians @ Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 Aired on: TBS, truTV, ERADM -
Oct 10
Chicago White Sox @ Cleveland Guardians 0-2 Aired on: TBS, truTV, ERADM -
Oct 8
Cleveland Guardians @ Chicago White Sox 9-5 Aired on: TBS, truTV, ERADM -
Oct 7
Cleveland Guardians @ Chicago White Sox 9-3 Aired on: TBS, truTV, ERADM -
Oct 5
Chicago White Sox @ Cleveland Guardians 4-3 Aired on: TBS, truTV, ERADM -
Oct 3
Chicago White Sox @ Cleveland Guardians 3-0 Aired on: TBS, truTV, ERADM -
Sep 27
Cleveland Guardians @ Kansas City Royals 2-3 Aired on: ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, Royals.TV -
Sep 26
Cleveland Guardians @ Kansas City Royals 11-5 Aired on: MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, Royals.TV, ERADM -
Sep 25
Cleveland Guardians @ Kansas City Royals 12-9 Aired on: MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, Royals.TV, ERADM -
Sep 24
Cleveland Guardians @ Boston Red Sox 1-0 Aired on: MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, NESN
Watching Guardians Games on Local Channels
The Cleveland Guardians sit in the Cleveland-Akron (Canton) TV market. None of the upcoming games are on a channel that has a local station there, so every one of them needs a national network or a streaming pass.
Local stations in Cleveland-Akron (Canton)
| Network | Station | Services confirmed to carry it |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | WEWS 5 | Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV |
| CBS | WOIO 19 | DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV |
| NBC | WKYC 3 | DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV |
| FOX | WJW 8 | DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV |
| The CW | WUAB 43 | DirecTV Stream 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. See local channels for more markets.
Streaming Services That Carry Guardians Games
| Service | Price | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|
| Sling TVCheapest | $45.99/mo | No |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | $67/mo | No |
| DIRECTV Stream | $86.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| Hulu with Live TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 3 Days |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | $109.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
Which Streaming Service Has the Most Guardians Games?
Across the 178 scheduled 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 | 156 of 178 | 88% |
| CLEGuardians.TV | 150 of 178 | 84% |
| DIRECTV Stream | 72 of 178 | 40% |
| Fubo | 62 of 178 | 35% |
| YouTube TV | 55 of 178 | 31% |
| Sling TVCheapest | 27 of 178 | 15% |
| Hulu with Live TV | 27 of 178 | 15% |
| Fubo Elite | 17 of 178 | 10% |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | 17 of 178 | 10% |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | 17 of 178 | 10% |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Guardians Game?
To cover every network carrying Cleveland Guardians games this season, you'd need 1 service:
- Sling TV: $45.99/mo
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 Cleveland Guardians for 15 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch 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: October 12, 2026