How to Watch Upcoming St. Louis Cardinals Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: May 11, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the St. Louis Cardinals this 2026 MLB season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The St. Louis enter this stretch at 23-17 (2nd in NL Cent). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with STL @ ATH 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.
How to Watch St. Louis Cardinals vs Athletics on May 12, 2026
You can watch St. Louis Cardinals vs Athletics for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch St. Louis Cardinals vs Athletics on May 13, 2026
You can watch St. Louis Cardinals vs Athletics for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch St. Louis Cardinals vs Athletics on May 14, 2026
You can watch St. Louis Cardinals vs Athletics for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs St. Louis Cardinals on May 15, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Royals.TV, and Cardinals.TV.
How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs St. Louis Cardinals on May 16, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Royals.TV, and Cardinals.TV.
How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs St. Louis Cardinals on May 17, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Royals.TV, and Cardinals.TV.
How to Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals on May 19, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV and Cardinals.TV.
How to Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals on May 20, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV and Cardinals.TV.
How to Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals on May 21, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on ESPN+, MLB.TV, and Cardinals.TV.
How to Watch St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds on May 22, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Reds.TV, and Cardinals.TV.
Recent St. Louis Cardinals Games & Where They Aired
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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 -
May 6
Milwaukee Brewers @ St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, Brewers.TV, Cardinals.TV -
May 5
Milwaukee Brewers @ St. Louis Cardinals 0-0 Aired on: MLB.TV, Brewers.TV, Cardinals.TV -
May 4
Milwaukee Brewers @ St. Louis Cardinals 3-6 Aired on: MLB.TV, FS1, Brewers.TV, Cardinals.TV -
May 3
Los Angeles Dodgers @ St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 Aired on: MLB.TV, Sportsnet LA, Cardinals.TV -
May 2
Los Angeles Dodgers @ St. Louis Cardinals 2-3 Aired on: MLB.TV, FOX -
May 1
Los Angeles Dodgers @ St. Louis Cardinals 2-7 Aired on: MLB.TV, Sportsnet LA, Cardinals.TV
Streaming Services That Carry St. Louis Cardinals 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 |
| ESPN+ | $11.99/mo | No |
| MLB.TV | $24.99/mo | No |
| Cardinals.TV | $12.99/mo | No |
| Royals.TV | $12.99/mo | No |
| Reds.TV | $12.99/mo | No |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every St. Louis Cardinals Game?
To cover every network carrying St. Louis Cardinals 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 St. Louis Cardinals for 19 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch St. Louis Cardinals (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every St. Louis Cardinals 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 11, 2026