How to Watch Chicago Stars FC Matches for Free (Legally & Easily)

Last updated: October 7, 2026

If you’re trying to catch the Chicago Stars FC this 2026 NWSL season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Red Stars enter this stretch at 5-2-20 (16th in NWSL). They have 3 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with SEA @ CHI on October 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.

How to Watch Seattle Reign FC vs Chicago Stars FC on October 18, 2026

Seattle Reign FC @

Chicago Stars FC

Kickoff: Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT Venue: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston Season: Regular Season TV: Roku

No streaming platforms currently listed for Roku.

How to Watch Houston Dash vs Chicago Stars FC on October 23, 2026

Houston Dash @

Chicago Stars FC

Kickoff: Friday, October 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM CDT Venue: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston Season: Regular Season TV: NWSL+

No streaming platforms currently listed for NWSL+.

How to Watch Chicago Stars FC vs Washington Spirit on November 1, 2026

Chicago Stars FC @

Washington Spirit

Kickoff: Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM CST Venue: Audi Field, Washington, District of Columbia Season: Regular Season

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

Recent Chicago Matches & Where They Aired

Oct 4 Denver Summit FC @ Chicago Stars FC 3-0 Aired on: CBSSN
Sep 25 Chicago Stars FC @ Gotham FC 1-3 Aired on: Prime Video
Sep 20 Washington Spirit @ Chicago Stars FC 3-0 Aired on: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
Sep 13 Chicago Stars FC @ Portland Thorns FC 1-1 Aired on: Roku
Sep 6 North Carolina Courage @ Chicago Stars FC 6-0 Aired on: CBSSN
Aug 29 Chicago Stars FC @ Denver Summit FC 1-6 Aired on: ION
Aug 23 Racing Louisville FC @ Chicago Stars FC 2-3 Aired on: CBSSN
Aug 19 Chicago Stars FC @ Houston Dash 0-5 Aired on: CBSSN
Aug 14 Chicago Stars FC @ Seattle Reign FC 0-1 Aired on: NWSL+
Aug 9 Bay FC @ Chicago Stars FC 0-0 Aired on: NWSL+

Which Streaming Service Has the Most Chicago Matches?

Across the 29 scheduled Chicago matches with a broadcaster listed, here is how many each streaming service carries, and what share of the season that covers.

Service	Matches	Coverage
Fubo	17 of 29	59%
DIRECTV Stream	17 of 29	59%
DirecTV Stream Ultimate	17 of 29	59%
YouTube TV	17 of 29	59%
Fubo Elite	12 of 29	41%
Hulu with Live TV	12 of 29	41%
Sling TVCheapest	5 of 29	17%
Frndly TV	5 of 29	17%
ESPN+	4 of 29	14%
Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest	3 of 29	10%

Chicago Stars FC · NWSL

Record: 5-2-20

16th in NWSL

Last updated: October 7, 2026