How to Watch Upcoming New York Mets Games for Free (Legally & Easily)

Last updated: May 11, 2026

If you’re trying to catch the New York Mets this 2026 MLB season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The New York enter this stretch at 15-25 (5th in NL East). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with DET @ NYM on May 12, 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 Detroit Tigers vs New York Mets on May 12, 2026

Kickoff: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:10 PM CDT Venue: Citi Field, Queens, New York Week: 19 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Tigers.TV, SNY

You can watch Detroit Tigers vs New York Mets for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Detroit Tigers vs New York Mets on May 13, 2026

Kickoff: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:10 PM CDT Venue: Citi Field, Queens, New York Week: 19 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Tigers.TV, SNY

You can watch Detroit Tigers vs New York Mets for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Detroit Tigers vs New York Mets on May 14, 2026

Kickoff: Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:10 PM CDT Venue: Citi Field, Queens, New York Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, Tigers.TV, SNY

You can watch Detroit Tigers vs New York Mets for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

How to Watch New York Yankees vs New York Mets on May 15, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 6:10 PM CDT Venue: Citi Field, Queens, New York Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: Apple TV

No streaming platforms currently listed for Apple TV.

How to Watch New York Yankees vs New York Mets on May 16, 2026

Kickoff: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 6:15 PM CDT Venue: Citi Field, Queens, New York Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, FOX
Free on TV in nationwide: FOX — no subscription needed, just an antenna

You can watch New York Yankees vs New York Mets for free with Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, Fubo Elite, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

How to Watch New York Yankees vs New York Mets on May 17, 2026

Kickoff: Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 12:40 PM CDT Venue: Citi Field, Queens, New York Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, YES, SNY

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

How to Watch New York Mets vs Washington Nationals on May 18, 2026

Kickoff: Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:45 PM CDT Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Nationals.TV, SNY

You can watch New York Mets vs Washington Nationals for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

How to Watch New York Mets vs Washington Nationals on May 19, 2026

Kickoff: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:45 PM CDT Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Nationals.TV, SNY

You can watch New York Mets vs Washington Nationals for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

How to Watch New York Mets vs Washington Nationals on May 20, 2026

Kickoff: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:45 PM CDT Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Nationals.TV, SNY

You can watch New York Mets vs Washington Nationals for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

How to Watch New York Mets vs Washington Nationals on May 21, 2026

Kickoff: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:05 PM CDT Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia Week: 21 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Nationals.TV, SNY

You can watch New York Mets vs Washington Nationals for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

Recent New York Mets Games & Where They Aired

Streaming Services That Carry New York Mets 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
Hulu with Live TV $82.99/mo Free for 3 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
Tigers.TV $12.99/mo No
ESPN+ $11.99/mo No
Nationals.TV $12.99/mo No

How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every New York Mets Game?

To cover every network carrying New York Mets 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
Hulu with Live TV — free for 3 days

That means you can watch New York Mets for 22 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.

The Cheapest Way to Watch New York Mets (Without Free Trials)

If you want to catch every New York Mets game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 1 service at $73.99/mo:

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Record: 15-25
5th in NL East

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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