After returning to the playoffs in 2025, it was finally fun again to watch the Chicago Cubs.
Yes, Chicago lost in a tough five-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers. But that run has me so excited to follow the team in 2026.
With renewed energy and the potential for an even deeper playoff push, it’s time to rally behind the Cubbies. Keep reading to learn how to watch the Chicago Cubs live on TV this season, from Wrigley Field showdowns to thrilling road games.
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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.
What channels have Chicago Cubs games?
Most Chicago Cubs games air locally on Marquee Sports Network, except for select nationally televised matchups. Those games air nationwide on NBC, FOX, FS1, ESPN, TBS, and MLB Network, with some streaming on Apple TV and Peacock.
Out-of-market viewers need MLB.TV or MLB EXTRA INNINGS to watch games on Marquee Sports Network.
Pro tip: MLB At Bat has home and away audio broadcasts of every Chicago Cubs game without blackout restrictions. You can also listen to games on select AM and FM stations across the Midwest via the Chicago Cubs Radio Network.
2026 Chicago Cubs TV schedule
The Chicago Cubs start their 2026 season with six straight games at Wrigley Field—series against the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Angels. The season ends with a three-game road series against the Boston Red Sox.
As the season unfolds, you can expect thrilling matchups against National League rivals and American League powerhouses. So, mark your calendars because I’ve laid out the full TV schedule below, complete with start times and channel listings.
MLB - Chicago Cubs Schedule
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
Thursday, March 26 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Saturday, March 28 | 2:20 p.m. | ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Sunday, March 29 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Monday, March 30 | 7:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Tuesday, March 31 | 7:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Wednesday, April 1 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Friday, April 3 | 4:10 p.m. | ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Saturday, April 4 | 7:15 p.m. | MLB.TV, FOX | |
Sunday, April 5 | 1:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Monday, April 6 | 4:10 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Tuesday, April 7 | 6:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Wednesday, April 8 | 6:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Friday, April 10 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Saturday, April 11 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Sunday, April 12 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Monday, April 13 | 6:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, FS1, Marquee Sports Net | |
Tuesday, April 14 | 6:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, TBS, Marquee Sports Net | |
Wednesday, April 15 | 6:40 p.m. | ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Friday, April 17 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Saturday, April 18 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Sunday, April 19 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Monday, April 20 | 7:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Tuesday, April 21 | 7:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Wednesday, April 22 | 7:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Thursday, April 23 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Friday, April 24 | 10:10 p.m. | ||
Saturday, April 25 | 7:15 p.m. | FOX, MLB.TV | |
Sunday, April 26 | 4:10 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Monday, April 27 | 9:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Tuesday, April 28 | 9:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Wednesday, April 29 | 4:10 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Friday, May 1 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Saturday, May 2 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Sunday, May 3 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Monday, May 4 | 7:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Tuesday, May 5 | 7:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Wednesday, May 6 | 7:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Thursday, May 7 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Friday, May 8 | 8:05 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Saturday, May 9 | 7:05 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Sunday, May 10 | 2:35 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Tuesday, May 12 | 7:15 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Wednesday, May 13 | 7:15 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Thursday, May 14 | 7:15 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Friday, May 15 | 7:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Saturday, May 16 | 7:10 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Sunday, May 17 | 2:10 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Monday, May 18 | 7:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Tuesday, May 19 | 7:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Wednesday, May 20 | 7:40 p.m. | ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net, Brewers.TV | |
Friday, May 22 | 2:20 p.m. | ||
Saturday, May 23 | 2:20 p.m. | ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Sunday, May 24 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Monday, May 25 | 6:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Tuesday, May 26 | 6:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Wednesday, May 27 | 6:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Thursday, May 28 | 6:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Friday, May 29 | 8:15 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Saturday, May 30 | 7:15 p.m. | MLB.TV, FOX | |
Sunday, May 31 | 7:20 p.m. | ||
vs Athletics | Tuesday, June 2 | 8:05 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net |
vs Athletics | Wednesday, June 3 | 8:05 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net |
vs Athletics | Thursday, June 4 | 8:05 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net |
Friday, June 5 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Saturday, June 6 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Sunday, June 7 | 8:20 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, June 9 | 8:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Wednesday, June 10 | 8:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Thursday, June 11 | 3:10 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Friday, June 12 | 10:15 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Saturday, June 13 | 10:05 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Sunday, June 14 | 3:10 p.m. | MLB.TV | |
Monday, June 15 | 8:05 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Tuesday, June 16 | 8:05 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Wednesday, June 17 | 8:05 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Friday, June 19 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Saturday, June 20 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Sunday, June 21 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Monday, June 22 | 7:10 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Tuesday, June 23 | 7:10 p.m. | MLB.TV, TBS, Marquee Sports Net | |
Wednesday, June 24 | 7:10 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Thursday, June 25 | 7:10 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Friday, June 26 | 7:40 p.m. | ||
Saturday, June 27 | 7:10 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Sunday, June 28 | 2:10 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Monday, June 29 | 8:05 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Tuesday, June 30 | 8:05 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Wednesday, July 1 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Friday, July 3 | 4:05 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Saturday, July 4 | 8:08 p.m. | MLB.TV, FOX | |
Sunday, July 5 | 2:30 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, July 7 | 6:35 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Wednesday, July 8 | 6:35 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Thursday, July 9 | 6:35 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Friday, July 10 | 7:10 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Saturday, July 11 | 7:10 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Sunday, July 12 | 1:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Friday, July 17 | 8:05 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Saturday, July 18 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Sunday, July 19 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Monday, July 20 | 8:05 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Tuesday, July 21 | 8:05 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Wednesday, July 22 | 8:05 p.m. | MLB.TV | |
Friday, July 24 | 6:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Saturday, July 25 | 6:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Sunday, July 26 | 1:35 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Monday, July 27 | 7:45 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Tuesday, July 28 | 7:45 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Wednesday, July 29 | 7:45 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Thursday, July 30 | 2:15 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Friday, July 31 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Saturday, Aug. 1 | 7:15 p.m. | MLB.TV, FOX | |
Sunday, Aug. 2 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Monday, Aug. 3 | 8:05 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Tuesday, Aug. 4 | 8:05 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Wednesday, Aug. 5 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Friday, Aug. 7 | 8:10 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Saturday, Aug. 8 | 7:10 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Sunday, Aug. 9 | 2:10 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Tuesday, Aug. 11 | 6:45 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Wednesday, Aug. 12 | 6:45 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Thursday, Aug. 13 | 4:05 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Friday, Aug. 14 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Saturday, Aug. 15 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Sunday, Aug. 16 | 3:00 p.m. | MLB.TV | |
Monday, Aug. 17 | 8:05 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Tuesday, Aug. 18 | 8:05 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Wednesday, Aug. 19 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Friday, Aug. 21 | 10:10 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Saturday, Aug. 22 | 9:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Sunday, Aug. 23 | 4:10 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Monday, Aug. 24 | 9:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Tuesday, Aug. 25 | 9:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Wednesday, Aug. 26 | 3:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Friday, Aug. 28 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Saturday, Aug. 29 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Sunday, Aug. 30 | 3:10 p.m. | ||
Monday, Aug. 31 | 7:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, FS1, Marquee Sports Net | |
Tuesday, Sept. 1 | 7:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Wednesday, Sept. 2 | 7:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Thursday, Sept. 3 | 7:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Friday, Sept. 4 | 7:10 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Saturday, Sept. 5 | 4:10 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Sunday, Sept. 6 | 1:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Monday, Sept. 7 | 2:10 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Tuesday, Sept. 8 | 7:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Wednesday, Sept. 9 | 7:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Friday, Sept. 11 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Saturday, Sept. 12 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Sunday, Sept. 13 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Monday, Sept. 14 | 7:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Tuesday, Sept. 15 | 7:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Wednesday, Sept. 16 | 7:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Friday, Sept. 18 | 6:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Saturday, Sept. 19 | 6:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Sunday, Sept. 20 | 1:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Tuesday, Sept. 22 | 7:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Wednesday, Sept. 23 | 7:40 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Thursday, Sept. 24 | 2:20 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Friday, Sept. 25 | 7:10 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net | |
Saturday, Sept. 26 | 7:15 p.m. | MLB.TV, FOX | |
Sunday, Sept. 27 | 3:05 p.m. | MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net |
How to watch Chicago Cubs Spring Training games
Marquee Sports Network will broadcast the majority of the Chicago Cubs’ Spring Training games, including most Sloan Park matchups. Depending on your location, select games may also air live on MLB Network.
The 2026 Cactus League kicks off on Friday, February 20, when the Cubs take on the Chicago White Sox in a crosstown rivalry. With a jam-packed spring schedule featuring 31 games, this preseason promises plenty of action to gear us up for the regular season.
Check out the full Cubs Spring Training TV schedule below.
2026 Chicago Cubs Spring Training schedule
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago White Sox | Friday, Feb. 20 | 3:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Texas Rangers | Saturday, Feb. 21 | 3:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At San Francisco Giants | Sunday, Feb. 22 | 3:05 p.m. | — |
| At Kansas City Royals | Monday, Feb. 23 | 3:05 p.m. | — |
| San Diego Padres | Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 3:05 p.m. | — |
| Colorado Rockies | Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 3:05 p.m. | — |
| At Los Angeles Angels | Thursday, Feb. 26 | 3:10 p.m. | — |
| Cleveland Guardians | Friday, Feb. 27 | 3:05 p.m. | — |
| At Los Angeles DodgersSS | Saturday, Feb. 28 | 3:05 p.m. | — |
| Chicago White Sox | Sunday, March 1 | 3:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Cincinnati Reds | Monday, March 2 | 3:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Milwaukee Brewers | Wednesday, March 4 | 3:10 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | Thursday, March 5 | 3:05 p.m. | — |
| At San Diego Padres | Friday, March 6 | 8:10 p.m. | — |
| Oakland AthleticsSS | Saturday, March 7 | 3:05 p.m. | — |
| San Francisco Giants | Sunday, March 8 | 4:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Texas Rangers | Tuesday, March 10 | 4:05 p.m. | — |
| Kansas City Royals | Wednesday, March 11 | 4:05 p.m. | — |
| Seattle Mariners | Thursday, March 12 | 4:05 p.m. | — |
| At Chicago White Sox | Friday, March 13 | 4:05 p.m. | — |
| At Colorado RockiesSS | Saturday, March 14 | 4:10 p.m. | — |
| Los Angeles DodgersSS | Sunday, March 15 | 4:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Cleveland Guardians | Monday, March 16 | 9:05 p.m. | — |
| Los Angeles Angels | Tuesday, March 17 | 9:05 p.m. | — |
| At Arizona Diamondbacks | Wednesday, March 18 | 4:10 p.m. | — |
| At Oakland AthleticsSS | Friday, March 20 | 4:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Cincinnati RedsSS | Friday, March 20 | 4:05 p.m. | — |
| At Seattle Mariners | Saturday, March 21 | 4:10 p.m. | — |
| Spring Breakout: Cubs Prospects vs. Padres Prospects | Saturday, March 21 | 9:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Sunday, March 22 | 3:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| New York Yankees | Monday, March 23 | 3:05 p.m. | — |
| New York Yankees | Tuesday, March 24 | 3:05 p.m. | — |
Data effective as of post date.
SS indicates a split-squad game.
Best TV plans for watching the Chicago Cubs
Fans who want to watch as many Cubbies games as possible can choose from two options: a traditional cable or satellite plan, or a streaming service. I give my recommendations for those two categories below.
- Best Live TV Plan – DIRECTV: Fans can get either the satellite or streaming version of DIRECTV. Either way, the provider offers Marquee Sports Network on Channel 664, so that takes care of most Cubs games. Additionally, it offers FOX, FS1, NBC, and TBS—where other Cubs games will air in 2026.
- Best Standalone Subscription – Marquee Sports Network: If you’re a local who flies the W in your bedroom window, I suggest you subscribe to your regional sports network. You’ll get every regular-season game not on national TV for a low price.
How to watch the Chicago Cubs FAQ
How can I watch the Chicago Cubs for free?
You can watch games on networks like FOX and NBC for free using an over-the-air antenna. If that's not your thing, you can get a free trial to DIRECTV or Fubo, but those last a short time.
Can I watch Cubs games on Amazon Prime?
No, out-of-market Cubs fans can no longer watch games on Amazon Prime Video because ESPN has taken over the distribution of MLB.TV.
Are Cubs games on Sling TV?
Yes, you can watch nationally televised Cubs games on Sling TV. But you’ll need the Sling Orange + Blue plan to get ESPN and FOX Sports channels together. MLB Network and MLB Network Strike Zone are available in the Sports Extra add-on.
Where can I watch the Iowa Cubs game?
Some Iowa Cubs games air on Marquee Sports Network. But most Minor League Baseball games stream on MLB At Bat via MLB.TV—including most matchups featuring the Cubs’ Triple-A affiliate.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com sports editor, Taylor Kujawa, listed every Chicago Cubs game this season and researched local and national broadcast details. Using that information, he chose the best TV services for watching games by analyzing prices, channel guides, and ease of use.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
