How to watch the Athletics
Most regular-season games air on NBC Sports California (DIRECTV Stream channel 698).
- Most games
- NBC Sports California · DIRECTV Stream 698
- National games
- National games air on FOX, FS1, TBS, NBC and ESPN, plus some streaming-only games.
- Tonight’s game
- Official Athletics schedule
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Prices checked September 28, 2026. Prices change often; confirm on the provider’s site before you buy.
Which services have Athletics games
NBC Sports California is carried by DIRECTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV. Sling does not carry NBC Sports California.
| DIRECTV Stream | Fubo | Hulu + Live TV | YouTube TV | Sling TV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBC Sports California | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| TNT and TBS | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cheapest ways to watch
Through a full season you need: NBC Sports California, Local CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, ESPN / ESPN2, TNT / TBS / truTV, FS1.
DIRECTV Stream MySports + MyHome Team covers every one of those networks for $64.98 a month for 6 months, then $84.98, before taxes. DIRECTV Stream Choice adds a full entertainment lineup at $64.99 in month one, then $84.99 plus a regional sports fee of up to $19.99.
By itself: NBC Sports app with a TV login. Local games only.
Game night, sorted
Find the channel, turn it on and watch at home, or on your phone and tablet with the DIRECTV Stream app.
- Live TV, local channels and your apps in one place
- Unlimited streams at home on compatible devices
- Cancel anytime, no annual contract
Out of market and blackouts
Out-of-market games are on MLB.TV, subject to blackouts. Postseason games are national: the Wild Card Series on NBC and Peacock, then TBS and truTV or FOX and FS1, and the World Series on FOX. Local networks are limited to the home territory, and some national games are exclusive to one network.
Athletics TV questions
Straight answers. Anything else, ask our team.
What channel are the Athletics on?
Most Athletics games are on NBC Sports California, channel 698 on DIRECTV Stream. National games air on FOX, FS1, TBS, NBC and ESPN, plus some streaming-only games.
How can I watch the Athletics without cable?
Stream NBC Sports California through DIRECTV Stream or Fubo or Hulu + Live TV or YouTube TV, or subscribe directly (NBC Sports app with a TV login). You still need a way to get ESPN, FOX, TNT and NBC for national games.
Can I watch the Athletics outside Bay Area?
Out-of-market games are on MLB.TV, subject to blackouts. Postseason games are national: the Wild Card Series on NBC and Peacock, then TBS and truTV or FOX and FS1, and the World Series on FOX.
Watch the Athletics on DIRECTV Stream
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