How To Watch the Cleveland Guardians
Can the Guardians make a run to the World Series?
The Cleveland Guardians looked basically dead in the water last August. But the next month, they won 20 out of 27 games, catapulting them into the postseason conversation. Watching the Guardians became fun again.
That was an exciting time, and my hope is the Guardians can carry that momentum into the 2026 season.
To get the most out of this season from a TV perspective, fans need CLEGuardians.TV, whether via a streaming service or a traditional cable/satellite subscription. This guide has all the information you need about watching the Guardians in 2026.
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DIRECTV has the most MLB games, including Spring Training, period.* Not only that, but this season you can catch the World Baseball Classic and tons of college ball streaming on your favorite devices. With so much live action on deck, it's time to get your game together by scouting DIRECTV's packages today.
*Claim based on total games carried on Nat'l and combined local Regional Sports Networks. RSNs avail. with CHOICE package or higher. Avail. of RSNs varies by ZIP code and pkg. Blackouts apply.
Where to watch the Guardians—local TV breakdown
You’ll watch most Guardians games on CLEGuardians.TV if you live in Ohio (but not Cincinnati), northeast Kentucky, northwest Pennsylvania, and southwest New York.
But if you live anywhere outside of those regions and still want to catch Cleveland, make sure to look into MLB.TV for streaming, or MLB EXTRA INNINGS if you’re a cable or satellite customer.
| Channel | Starting price | Coverage | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLEGuardians.TV | $19.99 per month, $99.99 per season | Most in-market games | DIRECTV, Cox, AT&T U-Verse, Spectrum, Fubo, MLB.com, MLB app |
| MLB.TV | $29.99/mo. | Most out-of-market games | MLB and ESPN apps |
| MLB EXTRA INNINGS | $149.99/season | Most out-of-market games | Cable and satellite services |
Where to watch the Guardians—national TV breakdown
Cleveland Guardians fans can watch the team on several national networks and standalone streaming services in 2026. Broadcasting partners include FOX, NBC, FS1, Peacock, Apple TV, MLB Network, and Amazon Prime Video. Those games are available nationwide.
| Network | Coverage | Available on |
|---|---|---|
| Apple TV | Friday Night Baseball exclusive games | Apple TV subscription ($12.99/mo.) |
| ESPN | Select regular-season games | Cable, satellite, live TV streaming services |
| FOX | Saturday MLB games, select primetime matchups, All-Star Game, World Series | Cable, satellite, live TV streaming services |
| FS1 | Saturday regular-season games, select postseason games (Division Series, League Championship Series) | Cable, satellite, live TV streaming services |
| MLB Network | Regular-season national games, simulcasts, showcase matchups | Cable, satellite, select live TV streaming services |
| NBC | Select Sunday MLB games | Cable, satellite, live TV streaming services |
| Netflix | Exclusive events (Home Run Derby, MLB at Field of Dreams) | Netflix subscription ($9.99–$26.99/mo.) |
| Peacock | Exclusive Sunday MLB games | Peacock Premium subscription ($10.99–$16.99/mo.), NBCSN (simulcasts) |
| TBS | Regular-season Tuesday night games, select postseason games (Division Series, League Championship Series) | Cable, satellite, live TV streaming services |
Best TV plans for watching the Cleveland Guardians
Fans interested in watching the Cleveland Guardians will need a TV package that has the team’s RSN, plus as many national channels as possible. For my money, that’s DIRECTV.
Aside from that, there are probably a couple of streaming services you’ll want to consider if you’re interested in watching literally every game—namely, Apple TV and Peacock Premium. Check out our table below for more information.
Best Overall
The service includes a dedicated Guardians channel (Channel 662) and almost every other channel you’ll need to watch games this season.
Exclusive Games
The Guardians will feature on Apple TV a few times this season as part of the streamer’s Friday Night Baseball showcase.
Exclusive Games
Games that air on NBC will also stream on Peacock. The Guardians have streaming exclusives on the service this year as well.
Out-of-Market Coverage
If you don’t live in Cleveland’s coverage area, this service will get you most Guardians games.
Watch the Guardians with a free trial
There are a few services to choose from if you want to try watching a Guardians games for free before you commit. Below are a few of my favorites.
| Packages | Price | ESPN | FOX | FS1 | NBC | TBS | MLB Network | RSNs* | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV | Five days free, then $89.99–$169.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | View Plans for DIRECTV STREAM |
| Fubo | Five days free, then $14.99–$94.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — | — | ✔ | ✔ | View Plans for FuboTV |
| YouTube TV | Varies, then $82.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — | — | View Plans for YouTube TV |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
*Avail. of RSNs varies by zip code and pkg.
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How to watch the Cleveland Guardians FAQ
What channel are the Guardians on?
You can watch the Cleveland Guardians' in-market games on CLEGuardians.TV during the regular season. Select games will air on national channels like FOX, NBC, or FS1. Streaming exclusives will be on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Peacock Premium.
Can I stream Guardians games without cable?
Yes. CLEGuardians.TV is available as a standalone streaming service through MLB.com. You can also get the streaming version of DIRECTV. Additionally, some games will stream exclusively on , Peacock Premium, and Apple TV.
Why are Guardians games blacked out in my area?
If you're trying to watch the Guardians with MLB.TV while living in the team's broadcast territory, you'll be out of luck. Instead, you need access to CLEGuardians.TV as an in-market fan.
Can I watch the Cleveland Guardians for free?
When the Guardians air on NBC or FOX, you can watch those games with an over-the-air antenna. Otherwise, you can get free trials to a live TV streaming service, or a free trial of CLEGuardians.TV. But those free trials are limited.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com junior sports writer, Alex Vejar, reviewed the details of the 2026 Cleveland Guardians schedule. He then researched which TV and streaming providers offered the most channels to watch Guardians games. Using that information, he made a recommendation that he feels is best for Guardians fans.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our review methods.
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