How to Watch Portland Thorns FC Matches for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: October 7, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the Portland Thorns FC this 2026 NWSL season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The PTFC enter this stretch at 12-7-8 (7th in NWSL). They have 3 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with POR @ BAY 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.
Every Upcoming Portland Thorns FC Match, by Streaming Service
You can watch upcoming Portland Thorns FC matches on Sling TV, Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and Prime Video.
- Sun, Oct 18Portland Thorns FC @ Bay FC4:00 PM CDT
- Sun, Oct 18Portland Thorns FC @ Bay FC4:00 PM CDT
- Sun, Oct 18Portland Thorns FC @ Bay FC4:00 PM CDT
- Fri, Oct 23North Carolina Courage @ Portland Thorns FC9:00 PM CDT
How to Watch Portland Thorns FC vs Bay FC on October 18, 2026
You can watch Portland Thorns FC vs Bay FC for free with Fubo, Fubo Latino, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch North Carolina Courage vs Portland Thorns FC on October 23, 2026
You can watch North Carolina Courage vs Portland Thorns FC for free with Prime Video — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Portland Thorns FC vs Houston Dash on November 1, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
Recent Portland Matches & Where They Aired
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Oct 3
Boston Legacy FC @ Portland Thorns FC 4-2 Aired on: ION -
Sep 26
Houston Dash @ Portland Thorns FC 1-1 Aired on: ION -
Sep 19
Portland Thorns FC @ Orlando Pride 4-1 Aired on: ION -
Sep 13
Chicago Stars FC @ Portland Thorns FC 1-1 Aired on: Roku -
Sep 6
Washington Spirit @ Portland Thorns FC 2-1 Aired on: CBS, Paramount+ -
Aug 28
Portland Thorns FC @ Gotham FC 1-1 Aired on: Prime Video -
Aug 22
Denver Summit FC @ Portland Thorns FC 0-1 Aired on: ION -
Aug 15
Orlando Pride @ Portland Thorns FC 1-2 Aired on: ION -
Aug 9
Portland Thorns FC @ Boston Legacy FC 4-3 Aired on: CBSSN -
Aug 2
Portland Thorns FC @ Utah Royals 1-5 Aired on: NWSL+
Streaming Services That Carry Portland Matches
| 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 Latino | $32.99/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 |
| Prime Video | $$9/mo | No |
Which Streaming Service Has the Most Portland Matches?
Across the 29 scheduled Portland 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 | 19 of 29 | 66% |
| YouTube TV | 19 of 29 | 66% |
| DIRECTV Stream | 15 of 29 | 52% |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | 15 of 29 | 52% |
| Fubo Elite | 12 of 29 | 41% |
| Hulu with Live TV | 12 of 29 | 41% |
| Frndly TV | 7 of 29 | 24% |
| Prime Video | 5 of 29 | 17% |
| Sling TVCheapest | 5 of 29 | 17% |
| Paramount+ | 4 of 29 | 14% |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Portland Match?
To cover every network carrying Portland Thorns FC 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
- Hulu with Live TV: free for 3 days
That means you can watch Portland Thorns FC for 22 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch Portland (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every Portland Thorns FC 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 Portland Thorns FC games covered.
Last updated: October 7, 2026