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

Last updated: April 20, 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 8-15 (5th in AL West). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with HOU @ CLE on April 20, 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 Houston Astros vs Cleveland Guardians on April 20, 2026

Kickoff: Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:10 PM CDT Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio Week: 16 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, Space City Home Network

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

How to Watch Houston Astros vs Cleveland Guardians on April 21, 2026

Kickoff: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:10 PM CDT Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio Week: 16 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, Space City Home Network

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

How to Watch Houston Astros vs Cleveland Guardians on April 22, 2026

Kickoff: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 12:10 PM CDT Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio Week: 16 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, Space City Home Network

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

How to Watch New York Yankees vs Houston Astros on April 24, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:10 PM CDT Venue: Daikin Park, Houston, Texas Week: 17 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Space City Home Network, YES

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

How to Watch New York Yankees vs Houston Astros on April 25, 2026

Kickoff: Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 6:10 PM CDT Venue: Daikin Park, Houston, Texas Week: 17 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Space City Home Network, YES

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

How to Watch New York Yankees vs Houston Astros on April 26, 2026

Kickoff: Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 1:10 PM CDT Venue: Daikin Park, Houston, Texas Week: 17 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Space City Home Network, YES

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

How to Watch Houston Astros vs Baltimore Orioles on April 28, 2026

Kickoff: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:35 PM CDT Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland Week: 17 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, MASN, Space City Home Network

You can watch Houston Astros vs Baltimore Orioles for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Fubo Elite — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Houston Astros vs Baltimore Orioles on April 29, 2026

Kickoff: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:35 PM CDT Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland Week: 17 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, MASN, Space City Home Network

You can watch Houston Astros vs Baltimore Orioles for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Fubo Elite — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Houston Astros vs Baltimore Orioles on April 30, 2026

Kickoff: Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:35 AM CDT Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland Week: 18 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, MASN, Space City Home Network

You can watch Houston Astros vs Baltimore Orioles for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Fubo Elite — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Houston Astros vs Boston Red Sox on May 1, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 6:10 PM CDT Venue: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts Week: 18 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Space City Home Network, NESN

You can watch Houston Astros vs Boston Red Sox 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
Fubo Elite $89.99/mo Free for 7 Days
YouTube TV $82.99/mo Free for 7 Days
MLB.TV $24.99/mo No
CLEGuardians.TV $12.99/mo 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:

Fubo: $73.99/mo
$73.99/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 $73.99/mo:

Houston Astros · MLB
Record: 8-15
5th in AL West

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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