How to watch the Chicago Cubs
Every Chicago MLB game — in-market, out-of-market, free, or streaming. Updated quarterly.
The full watch matrix
| 🏟️ Local RSN | Marquee Sports Network | stable — Cubs-owned |
| 📺 National TV | FOX | National telecasts (cable / streaming required) |
| 📺 National TV | ESPN | National telecasts (cable / streaming required) |
| 📺 National TV | TBS | National telecasts (cable / streaming required) |
| 📺 National TV | FS1 | National telecasts (cable / streaming required) |
| ▶️ Streaming | Marquee 360 (DTC) $19.99/mo | Every Cubs game in Chicago market |
| ▶️ Streaming | ESPN Unlimited $29.99/mo | Sunday Night Baseball + MLB Wild Card |
| ▶️ Streaming | YouTube TV $82.99/mo | FOX + ESPN + TBS for postseason |
| ▶️ Streaming | Fubo $79.99/mo | FOX + ESPN + TBS + RSN coverage |
| ▶️ Streaming | MLB.TV $149.99/year | Every out-of-market game live + on-demand. Blackout still applies in home market. |
| 📡 No monthly fee | Antenna $30 one-time hardware | FOX Saturday + ESPN SNB free |
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Other free ways to watch (no antenna needed)
If you don't want an antenna, these free streaming apps carry FAST sports channels + replays + highlights. All work on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, and most smart TVs.
Reality check: Free apps DON'T have live Chicago Cubs games — those still need broadcast networks (antenna) or a paid subscription. They fill the gaps with highlights, replays, and FAST sports channels.
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