How to Watch Houston Rockets Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: October 13, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the Houston Rockets this 2027 NBA season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Houston enter this stretch at 1-1 (2nd in Southwest Division). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with OKC @ HOU on October 15, 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 Houston Rockets Game, by Streaming Service
You can watch upcoming Houston Rockets games on Sling TV, Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and Prime Video.
- Thu, Oct 15Oklahoma City Thunder @ Houston Rockets7:30 PM CDT
- Sat, Oct 31Oklahoma City Thunder @ Houston Rockets7:30 PM CDT
- Thu, Oct 15Oklahoma City Thunder @ Houston Rockets7:30 PM CDT
- Sat, Oct 31Oklahoma City Thunder @ Houston Rockets7:30 PM CDT
- Thu, Oct 15Oklahoma City Thunder @ Houston Rockets7:30 PM CDT
- Sat, Oct 31Oklahoma City Thunder @ Houston Rockets7:30 PM CDT
- Fri, Oct 23Houston Rockets @ San Antonio Spurs8:30 PM CDT
How to Watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets on October 15, 2026
You can watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets for free with Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets on October 21, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Houston Rockets vs San Antonio Spurs on October 23, 2026
You can watch Houston Rockets vs San Antonio Spurs for free with Prime Video — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Houston Rockets vs Atlanta Hawks on October 24, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Atlanta Hawks vs Houston Rockets on October 26, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks on October 28, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks on October 30, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets on October 31, 2026
You can watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets for free with Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets on November 2, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets on November 4, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
Recent Rockets Games & Where They Aired
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Oct 11
Dallas Mavericks @ Houston Rockets 132-115 Aired on: NBA TV -
Oct 9
Houston Rockets @ Dallas Mavericks 135-117 Aired on: NBA TV
Watching Rockets Games on Local Channels
The Houston Rockets sit in the Houston 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 Houston
| Network | Station | Services confirmed to carry it |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | KTRK 13 | Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV |
| CBS | KHOU 11 | DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV |
| NBC | KPRC 2 | Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV |
| FOX | KRIV 26 | DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV |
| The CW | KIAH 39 | 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 Rockets 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 |
| DIRECTV Stream | $86.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | $109.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| Prime Video | $$9/mo | No |
Which Streaming Service Has the Most Rockets Games?
Across the 29 scheduled Rockets 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 | 23 of 29 | 79% |
| YouTube TV | 23 of 29 | 79% |
| Sling TVCheapest | 21 of 29 | 72% |
| Fubo Elite | 16 of 29 | 55% |
| Hulu with Live TV | 14 of 29 | 48% |
| DIRECTV Stream | 13 of 29 | 45% |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | 12 of 29 | 41% |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | 12 of 29 | 41% |
| Prime Video | 5 of 29 | 17% |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Rockets Game?
To cover every network carrying Houston Rockets games this season, you'd need 2 services:
- Sling TV: $45.99/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
That means you can watch Houston Rockets for 19 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch Rockets (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every Houston Rockets game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 2 services at $45.99/mo:
- Sling TV — $45.99/mo
- Prime Video — $0.00/mo
That's still a lot cheaper than cable, and between these you'd have every network that carries Houston Rockets games covered.
Last updated: October 13, 2026