How to Watch Upcoming St. Louis Cardinals Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: May 31, 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 30-26 (3rd in NL Cent). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with CHC @ STL on May 31, 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 Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals on May 31, 2026
You can watch Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals for free with Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, Fubo Elite, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Texas Rangers vs St. Louis Cardinals on June 1, 2026
You can watch Texas Rangers vs St. Louis Cardinals for free with DirecTV Stream — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Texas Rangers vs St. Louis Cardinals on June 2, 2026
You can watch Texas Rangers vs St. Louis Cardinals for free with DirecTV Stream — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Texas Rangers vs St. Louis Cardinals on June 3, 2026
You can watch Texas Rangers vs St. Louis Cardinals for free with DirecTV Stream — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Cincinnati Reds vs St. Louis Cardinals on June 5, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Reds.TV, and Cardinals.TV.
How to Watch Cincinnati Reds vs St. Louis Cardinals on June 6, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Reds.TV, and Cardinals.TV.
How to Watch Cincinnati Reds vs St. Louis Cardinals on June 7, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Reds.TV, and Cardinals.TV.
How to Watch St. Louis Cardinals vs New York Mets on June 9, 2026
You can watch St. Louis Cardinals vs New York Mets for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch St. Louis Cardinals vs New York Mets on June 10, 2026
You can watch St. Louis Cardinals vs New York Mets for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch St. Louis Cardinals vs New York Mets on June 11, 2026
You can watch St. Louis Cardinals vs New York Mets for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
Recent St. Louis Cardinals Games & Where They Aired
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May 30
Chicago Cubs @ St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 Aired on: MLB.TV, FOX -
May 29
Chicago Cubs @ St. Louis Cardinals 5-6 Aired on: MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net, Cardinals.TV, KMOV-TV -
May 27
St. Louis Cardinals @ Milwaukee Brewers 1-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, Brewers.TV, Cardinals.TV -
May 26
St. Louis Cardinals @ Milwaukee Brewers 0-6 Aired on: MLB.TV, Brewers.TV, Cardinals.TV -
May 25
St. Louis Cardinals @ Milwaukee Brewers 1-5 Aired on: MLB.TV, Brewers.TV, Cardinals.TV, ERADM -
May 24
St. Louis Cardinals @ Cincinnati Reds 0-0 Aired on: MLB.TV, Reds.TV, Cardinals.TV -
May 23
St. Louis Cardinals @ Cincinnati Reds 6-7 Aired on: MLB.TV, FOX -
May 23
St. Louis Cardinals @ Cincinnati Reds 8-1 Aired on: MLB.TV, Reds.TV, Cardinals.TV, KMOV-TV -
May 22
St. Louis Cardinals @ Cincinnati Reds 0-0 Aired on: MLB.TV, Reds.TV, Cardinals.TV, KMOV-TV -
May 21
Pittsburgh Pirates @ St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 Aired on: ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, 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 |
| 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 |
| Peacock | $7.99/mo | No |
| MLB.TV | $24.99/mo | No |
| Cardinals.TV | $12.99/mo | No |
| ESPN+ | $11.99/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 3 services:
Peacock: $7.99/mo
DirecTV Stream: $86.99/mo
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
Hulu with Live TV — free for 3 days
That means you can watch St. Louis Cardinals for 22 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 3 services at $168.97/mo:
- Fubo — $73.99/mo
- Peacock — $7.99/mo
- DirecTV Stream — $86.99/mo
That's still a lot cheaper than cable, and between these you'd have every network that carries St. Louis Cardinals games covered.
Last updated: May 31, 2026