How to Watch Upcoming Houston Astros Games for Free (Legally & Easily)

Last updated: May 11, 2026

If you’re trying to catch the Houston Astros this 2026 MLB season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Houston enter this stretch at 16-25 (4th in AL West). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with SEA @ HOU 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.

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How to Watch Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros on May 11, 2026

Kickoff: Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:10 PM CDT Venue: Daikin Park, Houston, Texas Week: 19 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, FS1, Space City Home Network, Mariners.TV

You can watch Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros on May 12, 2026

Kickoff: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:10 PM CDT Venue: Daikin Park, Houston, Texas Week: 19 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Space City Home Network, Mariners.TV

You can watch Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros for free with Fubo and DirecTV Stream — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros on May 13, 2026

Kickoff: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:10 PM CDT Venue: Daikin Park, Houston, Texas Week: 19 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Space City Home Network, Mariners.TV

You can watch Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros for free with Fubo and DirecTV Stream — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros on May 14, 2026

Kickoff: Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 1:10 PM CDT Venue: Daikin Park, Houston, Texas Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Space City Home Network, Mariners.TV

You can watch Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros for free with Fubo and DirecTV Stream — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros on May 15, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 7:10 PM CDT Venue: Daikin Park, Houston, Texas Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, CW33, Space City Home Network
Free on TV in Dallas: CW33

You can watch Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Free over-the-air — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros on May 16, 2026

Kickoff: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 6:10 PM CDT Venue: Daikin Park, Houston, Texas Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Rangers Sports Network, Space City Home Network

You can watch Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros for free with Fubo and DirecTV Stream — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros on May 17, 2026

Kickoff: Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 1:10 PM CDT Venue: Daikin Park, Houston, Texas Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Rangers Sports Network, Space City Home Network

You can watch Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros for free with Fubo and DirecTV Stream — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Houston Astros vs Minnesota Twins on May 18, 2026

Kickoff: Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:40 PM CDT Venue: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Twins.TV, Space City Home Network

You can watch Houston Astros vs Minnesota Twins for free with Fubo and DirecTV Stream — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Houston Astros vs Minnesota Twins on May 19, 2026

Kickoff: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:40 PM CDT Venue: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Twins.TV, Space City Home Network, KMSP-TV, Gray Media
Free on TV in Braves: Gray Media

You can watch Houston Astros vs Minnesota Twins for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Free over-the-air — all offer free trials.

FuboFree for 7 Days
$73.99/mo
DirecTV StreamFree for 5 Days
$86.99/mo
Free over-the-airFree Trial
MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Twins.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch Houston Astros vs Minnesota Twins on May 20, 2026

Kickoff: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 12:40 PM CDT Venue: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Twins.TV, Space City Home Network

You can watch Houston Astros vs Minnesota Twins for free with Fubo and DirecTV Stream — all offer free trials.

Recent Houston Astros Games & Where They Aired

Streaming Services That Carry Houston Astros 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
MLB.TV $24.99/mo No
Mariners.TV $12.99/mo No
Free over-the-air No
Twins.TV $12.99/mo No
Free over-the-air No

How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Houston Astros Game?

To cover every network carrying Houston Astros games this season, you'd need 1 service:

DirecTV Stream: $86.99/mo
$86.99/mo total

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 Houston Astros for 19 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.

The Cheapest Way to Watch Houston Astros (Without Free Trials)

If you want to catch every Houston Astros game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 1 service at $86.99/mo:

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Record: 16-25
4th in AL West

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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