How to Watch Upcoming San Diego Padres Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: May 18, 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 28-18 (2nd in NL West). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with LAD @ SD on May 18, 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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Recent San Diego Padres Games & Where They Aired
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May 17
San Diego Padres @ Seattle Mariners 8-3 Aired on: Peacock, NBC, ERADM -
May 16
San Diego Padres @ Seattle Mariners 7-4 Aired on: MLB.TV, FOX -
May 15
San Diego Padres @ Seattle Mariners 2-0 Aired on: MLB.TV, Padres.TV, Mariners.TV, KING 5 -
May 14
San Diego Padres @ Milwaukee Brewers 1-7 Aired on: MLB.TV, Padres.TV, Brewers.TV -
May 13
San Diego Padres @ Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 Aired on: MLB.TV, Padres.TV, Brewers.TV -
May 12
San Diego Padres @ Milwaukee Brewers 4-6 Aired on: MLB.TV, Padres.TV, Brewers.TV -
May 10
St. Louis Cardinals @ San Diego Padres 2-3 Aired on: MLB.TV, Padres.TV, Cardinals.TV -
May 9
St. Louis Cardinals @ San Diego Padres 2-4 Aired on: MLB.TV, FOX -
May 8
St. Louis Cardinals @ San Diego Padres 6-0 Aired on: Apple TV -
May 7
St. Louis Cardinals @ San Diego Padres 2-1 Aired on: ESPN
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 |
| ESPN+ | $11.99/mo | No |
| Nationals.TV | $12.99/mo | No |
| Free over-the-air | — | 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: May 18, 2026