How to Watch Upcoming San Diego Padres Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: April 20, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the San Diego Padres this 2026 MLB season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The San Diego enter this stretch at 15-7 (2nd in NL West). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with SD @ COL on April 21, 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 San Diego Padres vs Colorado Rockies on April 21, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Padres.TV, and Rockies.TV.
How to Watch San Diego Padres vs Colorado Rockies on April 22, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Padres.TV, and Rockies.TV.
How to Watch San Diego Padres vs Colorado Rockies on April 23, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Padres.TV, and Rockies.TV.
How to Watch San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks on April 25, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Padres.TV, and DBACKS.TV.
How to Watch San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks on April 26, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Padres.TV, and DBACKS.TV.
How to Watch Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres on April 27, 2026
You can watch Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres for free with Fubo and DirecTV Stream — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres on April 28, 2026
You can watch Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres for free with Fubo and DirecTV Stream — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres on April 29, 2026
You can watch Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres for free with Fubo and DirecTV Stream — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Chicago White Sox vs San Diego Padres on May 1, 2026
You can watch Chicago White Sox vs San Diego Padres for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Chicago White Sox vs San Diego Padres on May 2, 2026
You can watch Chicago White Sox vs San Diego Padres for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV, and Free over-the-air — all offer free trials.
Recent San Diego Padres Games & Where They Aired
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Apr 19
San Diego Padres @ Los Angeles Angels 2-1 Aired on: ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, FanDuel SN West, Padres.TV -
Apr 18
San Diego Padres @ Los Angeles Angels 4-1 Aired on: MLB.TV, FanDuel SN West, Padres.TV -
Apr 17
San Diego Padres @ Los Angeles Angels 0-8 Aired on: MLB.TV, FanDuel SN West, Padres.TV -
Apr 16
Seattle Mariners @ San Diego Padres 2-5 Aired on: MLB.TV, MLB Net, Padres.TV, Mariners.TV -
Apr 15
Seattle Mariners @ San Diego Padres 6-7 Aired on: MLB.TV, Padres.TV, Mariners.TV -
Apr 14
Seattle Mariners @ San Diego Padres 1-4 Aired on: ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, Padres.TV, Mariners.TV -
Apr 12
Colorado Rockies @ San Diego Padres 2-7 Aired on: MLB.TV, Padres.TV, Rockies.TV -
Apr 11
Colorado Rockies @ San Diego Padres 5-9 Aired on: MLB.TV, Padres.TV, Rockies.TV, KFMB 8.1 (CBS) -
Apr 10
Colorado Rockies @ San Diego Padres 2-5 Aired on: MLB.TV, Padres.TV, Rockies.TV -
Apr 9
Colorado Rockies @ San Diego Padres 3-7 Aired on: MLB.TV, Padres.TV, Rockies.TV
Streaming Services That Carry San Diego Padres 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 |
| Padres.TV | $12.99/mo | No |
| Rockies.TV | $12.99/mo | No |
| DBACKS.TV | $12.99/mo | No |
| Free over-the-air | — | No |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every San Diego Padres Game?
To cover every network carrying San Diego Padres games this season, you'd need 1 service:
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
That means you can watch San Diego Padres for 19 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch San Diego Padres (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every San Diego Padres 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: April 20, 2026