How to Watch Cleveland Cavaliers Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: October 13, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the Cleveland Cavaliers this 2027 NBA season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Cleveland enter this stretch at 1-1 (1st in Central Division). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with CLE @ ORL on October 13, 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.
Every Upcoming Cleveland Cavaliers Game, by Streaming Service
You can watch upcoming Cleveland Cavaliers games on Sling TV, Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and Prime Video.
- Thu, Oct 22Cleveland Cavaliers @ Philadelphia 76ers6:00 PM CDT
- Thu, Oct 29Cleveland Cavaliers @ Atlanta Hawks6:00 PM CDT
- Tue, Oct 13Cleveland Cavaliers @ Orlando Magic6:00 PM CDT
- Thu, Oct 22Cleveland Cavaliers @ Philadelphia 76ers6:00 PM CDT
- Thu, Oct 29Cleveland Cavaliers @ Atlanta Hawks6:00 PM CDT
- Mon, Nov 2Oklahoma City Thunder @ Cleveland Cavaliers6:00 PM CST
- Thu, Oct 22Cleveland Cavaliers @ Philadelphia 76ers6:00 PM CDT
- Wed, Oct 28Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers6:00 PM CDT
- Thu, Oct 29Cleveland Cavaliers @ Atlanta Hawks6:00 PM CDT
- Fri, Nov 6Philadelphia 76ers @ Cleveland Cavaliers6:30 PM CST
How to Watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic on October 13, 2026
You can watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic for free with Fubo and Fubo Elite — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers on October 22, 2026
You can watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers on October 24, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers on October 26, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers on October 28, 2026
You can watch Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers for free with DIRECTV Stream — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks on October 29, 2026
You can watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks for free with Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks on October 31, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers on November 2, 2026
You can watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers for free with Fubo and Fubo Elite — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder on November 4, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Philadelphia 76ers vs Cleveland Cavaliers on November 6, 2026
You can watch Philadelphia 76ers vs Cleveland Cavaliers for free with Prime Video — all offer free trials.
Recent Cavaliers Games & Where They Aired
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Oct 11
Orlando Magic @ Cleveland Cavaliers 105-119 Aired on: ESPN -
Oct 8
Boston Celtics @ Cleveland Cavaliers 124-113
Watching Cavaliers Games on Local Channels
The Cleveland Cavaliers sit in the Cleveland-Akron (Canton) TV market. None of the upcoming games are on a channel that has a local station there, so every one of them needs a national network or a streaming pass.
Local stations in Cleveland-Akron (Canton)
| Network | Station | Services confirmed to carry it |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | WEWS 5 | Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV |
| CBS | WOIO 19 | DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV |
| NBC | WKYC 3 | DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV |
| FOX | WJW 8 | DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV |
| The CW | WUAB 43 | DirecTV Stream and YouTube TV |
These are the carriers our market data confirms, and it runs behind on smaller-market deals, so treat a missing service as unconfirmed rather than unavailable. Check your ZIP code with a service before you pay for a month. See local channels for more markets.
Streaming Services That Carry Cavaliers Games
| Service | Price | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|
| Sling TVCheapest | $45.99/mo | No |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | $67/mo | No |
| Fubo | $73.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| Fubo Elite | $89.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| DIRECTV Stream | $86.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| Hulu with Live TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 3 Days |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | $109.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| Peacock | $7.99/mo | No |
| Prime Video | $$9/mo | No |
Which Streaming Service Has the Most Cavaliers Games?
Across the 23 scheduled Cavaliers games with a broadcaster listed, here is how many each streaming service carries, and what share of the season that covers.
| Service | Games | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Fubo | 19 of 23 | 83% |
| YouTube TV | 19 of 23 | 83% |
| Fubo Elite | 16 of 23 | 70% |
| Sling TVCheapest | 14 of 23 | 61% |
| DIRECTV Stream | 11 of 23 | 48% |
| Hulu with Live TV | 11 of 23 | 48% |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | 10 of 23 | 43% |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | 10 of 23 | 43% |
| Prime Video | 3 of 23 | 13% |
| Peacock | 1 of 23 | 4% |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Cavaliers Game?
To cover every network carrying Cleveland Cavaliers games this season, you'd need 4 services:
- Fubo: $73.99/mo
- Peacock: $7.99/mo
- DIRECTV Stream: $86.99/mo
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 Cleveland Cavaliers for 22 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch Cavaliers (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every Cleveland Cavaliers game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 4 services at $168.97/mo:
- Fubo — $73.99/mo
- Peacock — $7.99/mo
- DIRECTV Stream — $86.99/mo
- Prime Video — $0.00/mo
That's still a lot cheaper than cable, and between these you'd have every network that carries Cleveland Cavaliers games covered.
Last updated: October 13, 2026