How to watch the Chicago Cubs
Most regular-season games air on Marquee Sports Network (DIRECTV Stream channel 664).
- Most games
- Marquee Sports Network · DIRECTV Stream 664
- National games
- National games air on FOX, FS1, TBS, NBC and ESPN, plus some streaming-only games.
- Tonight’s game
- Official Cubs 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 Cubs games
Marquee Sports Network is carried by DIRECTV Stream, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV. YouTube TV and Sling do not carry Marquee. Hulu + Live TV added it in March 2026.
| DIRECTV Stream | Fubo | Hulu + Live TV | YouTube TV | Sling TV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquee Sports Network | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| TNT and TBS | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cheapest ways to watch
Through a full season you need: Marquee Sports Network, 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: Marquee app: from $19.99/mo, in market only. 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.
Cubs TV questions
Straight answers. Anything else, ask our team.
What channel are the Cubs on?
Most Cubs games are on Marquee Sports Network, channel 664 on DIRECTV Stream. National games air on FOX, FS1, TBS, NBC and ESPN, plus some streaming-only games.
How can I watch the Cubs without cable?
Stream Marquee Sports Network through DIRECTV Stream or Fubo or Hulu + Live TV, or subscribe directly (Marquee app: from $19.99/mo, in market only). You still need a way to get ESPN, FOX, TNT and NBC for national games.
Can I watch the Cubs outside Chicago?
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 Cubs on DIRECTV Stream
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