The 2025 Chicago Cubs season marks the 154th chapter of this storied franchise. After a challenging 2024 campaign, manager Craig Counsell now faces the crucial task of getting the Cubs back to the MLB Playoffs.
This year, in-market games will continue airing on Marquee Sports Network—the exclusive home for Cubs action since 2020. Marquee is available as a standalone streaming subscription and through various TV providers, ensuring local fans get the best coverage.
With renewed energy and the potential for a 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.
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 FOX, FS1, ESPN, TBS, and MLB Network, with some streaming on Apple TV+ and The Roku Channel.
Out-of-market viewers need MLB.TV or MLB EXTRA INNINGS to watch the Marquee Sports Network games. But some out-of-market matchups also stream on ESPN+.
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.
2025 Chicago Cubs playoff TV schedule
The Chicago Cubs began the 2025 season with the two-game MLB Tokyo Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Tokyo Dome in Japan. After the brief international tour, the Cubs returned stateside for more preseason action before the regular season proper began on March 27.
As the season unfolds, you can expect thrilling matchups against National League rivals and American League powerhouses. So, mark your calendars because we’ve laid out the full TV schedule below, complete with start times and channel listings.
Chicago got past the Wild Card series against the San Diego Padres, and now the focus shifts to the Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The team’s full schedule is below. I’ll update it as more information becomes available.
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
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| Wild Card | |||
| San Diego Padres (Game 1) | Tuesday, Sept. 30 | 3:08 p.m. | ABC |
| San Diego Padres (Game 2) | Wednesday, Oct. 1 | 3:08 p.m. | ABC |
| San Diego Padres (Game 3) | Thursday, Oct. 2 | 5:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Division Series | |||
| At Milwaukee Brewers (Game 1) | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 2:08 p.m. | TBS, HBO Max |
| At Milwaukee Brewers (Game 2) | Monday, Oct. 6 | 9:08 p.m. | TBS, truTV, HBO Max |
| Milwaukee Brewers (Game 3) | Wednesday, Oct. 8 | TBA | TBS, truTV, HBO Max |
| Milwaukee Brewers (Game 4)* | Thursday, Oct. 9 | TBA | TBS, truTV, HBO Max |
| At Milwaukee Brewers (Game 5)* | Saturday, Oct. 11 | TBA | TBS, truTV, HBO Max |
Data effective as of post date. *If necessary
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
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March |
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| Los Angeles Dodgers (in Tokyo) | Tuesday, March 18 | 6:10 a.m. | Marquee Sports Network, FOX, Fox Deportes |
| Los Angeles Dodgers (in Tokyo) | Wednesday, March 19 | 6:10 a.m. | Marquee Sports Network, FS1, Fox Deportes |
| At Arizona Diamondbacks | Thursday, March 27 | 10:10 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Arizona Diamondbacks | Friday, March 28 | 9:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Arizona Diamondbacks | Saturday, March 29 | 8:10 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Arizona Diamondbacks | Sunday, March 30 | 4:10 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Athletics | Monday, March 31 | 10:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
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April |
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| At Athletics | Tuesday, April 1 | 10:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Athletics | Wednesday, April 2 | 3:35 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| San Diego Padres | Friday, April 4 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| San Diego Padres | Saturday, April 5 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| San Diego Padres | Sunday, April 6 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Texas Rangers | Monday, April 7 | 7:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Texas Rangers | Tuesday, April 8 | 7:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Texas Rangers | Wednesday, April 9 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Los Angeles Dodgers | Friday, April 11 | 10:10 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Los Angeles Dodgers | Saturday, April 12 | 9:10 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Los Angeles Dodgers | Sunday, April 13 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| At San Diego Padres | Monday, April 14 | 9:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At San Diego Padres | Tuesday, April 15 | 9:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At San Diego Padres | Wednesday, April 16 | 4:10 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | Friday, April 18 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | Saturday, April 19 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | Sunday, April 20 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | Tuesday, April 22 | 7:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | Wednesday, April 23 | 7:00 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network |
| Philadelphia Phillies | Friday, April 25 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Philadelphia Phillies | Saturday, April 26 | 4:05 p.m. | FOX |
| Philadelphia Phillies | Sunday, April 27 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| At Pittsburgh Pirates | Tuesday, April 29 | 6:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Pittsburgh Pirates | Wednesday, April 30 | 6:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
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May |
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| At Pittsburgh Pirates | Thursday, May 1 | 12:35 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Milwaukee Brewers | Friday, May 2 | 8:00 p.m. | Apple TV+ |
| At Milwaukee Brewers | Saturday, May 3 | 7:10 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Milwaukee Brewers | Sunday, May 4 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| San Francisco Giants | Monday, May 5 | 7:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| San Francisco Giants | Tuesday, May 6 | 7:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| San Francisco Giants | Wednesday, May 7 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At New York Mets | Friday, May 9 | 7:10 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At New York Mets | Saturday, May 10 | 7:15 p.m. | FOX, Fox Deportes |
| At New York Mets | Sunday, May 11 | 1:40 p.m. | The Roku Channel |
| Miami Marlins | Monday, May 12 | 7:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Miami Marlins | Tuesday, May 13 | 7:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Miami Marlins | Wednesday, May 14 | 7:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Chicago White Sox | Friday, May 16 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Chicago White Sox | Saturday, May 17 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Chicago White Sox | Sunday, May 18 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Miami Marlins | Monday, May 19 | 6:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Miami Marlins | Tuesday, May 20 | 6:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Miami Marlins | Wednesday, May 21 | 1:10 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Cincinnati Reds | Friday, May 23 | 6:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Cincinnati Reds | Saturday, May 24 | 4:10 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Cincinnati Reds | Sunday, May 25 | 1:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Colorado Rockies | Monday, May 26 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Colorado Rockies | Tuesday, May 27 | 8:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Colorado Rockies | Wednesday, May 28 | 8:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Cincinnati Reds | Friday, May 30 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Cincinnati Reds | Saturday, May 31 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
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June |
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| Cincinnati Reds | Sunday, June 1 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Washington Nationals | Tuesday, June 3 | 6:45 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Washington Nationals | Wednesday, June 4 | 6:45 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Washington Nationals | Thursday, June 5 | 6:45 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Detroit Tigers | Friday, June 6 | 7:10 p.m. | Apple TV+ |
| At Detroit Tigers | Saturday, June 7 | 1:10 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network |
| At Detroit Tigers | Sunday, June 8 | 1:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Philadelphia Phillies | Monday, June 9 | 6:45 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Philadelphia Phillies | Tuesday, June 10 | 6:45 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Philadelphia Phillies | Wednesday, June 11 | 1:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | Thursday, June 12 | 8:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | Friday, June 13 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | Saturday, June 14 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | Sunday, June 15 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday, June 17 | 8:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Wednesday, June 18 | 8:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Thursday, June 19 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Seattle Mariners | Friday, June 20 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network |
| Seattle Mariners | Saturday, June 21 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Seattle Mariners | Sunday, June 22 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At St. Louis Cardinals | Monday, June 23 | 7:45 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At St. Louis Cardinals | Tuesday, June 24 | 7:45 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At St. Louis Cardinals | Wednesday, June 25 | 7:45 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At St. Louis Cardinals | Thursday, June 26 | 2:15 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Houston Astros | Friday, June 27 | 8:10 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Houston Astros | Saturday, June 28 | 7:15 p.m. | FOX, Fox Deportes |
| At Houston Astros | Sunday, June 29 | 2:10 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
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July |
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| Cleveland Guardians | Tuesday, July 1 | 8:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network, TBS |
| Cleveland Guardians | Wednesday, July 2 | 8:05 p.m. | ESPN |
| Cleveland Guardians | Thursday, July 3 | 8:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network |
| St. Louis Cardinals | Friday, July 4 | 2:20 p.m. | Apple TV+ |
| St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday, July 5 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| St. Louis Cardinals | Sunday, July 6 | 6:10 p.m. | ESPN |
| At Minnesota Twins | Tuesday, July 8 | 7:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Minnesota Twins | Wednesday, July 9 | 7:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Minnesota Twins | Thursday, July 10 | 1:10 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network |
| At New York Yankees | Friday, July 11 | 7:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At New York Yankees | Saturday, July 12 | 1:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network |
| At New York Yankees | Sunday, July 13 | 1:35 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network |
| Home Run Derby | Monday, July 14 | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| MLB All-Star Game | Tuesday, July 15 | 8:00 p.m. | FOX, Fox Deportes |
| Boston Red Sox | Friday, July 18 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network |
| Boston Red Sox | Saturday, July 19 | 7:15 p.m. | FOX, Fox Deportes |
| Boston Red Sox | Sunday, July 20 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Kansas City Royals | Monday, July 21 | 8:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network |
| Kansas City Royals | Tuesday, July 22 | 8:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Kansas City Royals | Wednesday, July 23 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Chicago White Sox | Friday, July 25 | 7:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Chicago White Sox | Saturday, July 26 | 7:10 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Chicago White Sox | Sunday, July 27 | 2:10 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Milwaukee Brewers | Monday, July 28 | 7:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday, July 29 | 7:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Milwaukee Brewers | Wednesday, July 30 | 2:10 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
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August |
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| Baltimore Orioles | Friday, Aug. 1 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network, FS1, Fox Deportes |
| Baltimore Orioles | Saturday, Aug. 2 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network, FS1, Fox Deportes |
| Baltimore Orioles | Sunday, Aug. 3 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Cincinnati Reds | Monday, Aug. 4 | 8:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Cincinnati Reds | Tuesday, Aug. 5 | 8:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network, TBS |
| Cincinnati Reds | Wednesday, Aug. 6 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At St. Louis Cardinals | Friday, Aug. 8 | 8:15 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network |
| At St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday, Aug. 9 | 7:15 p.m. | FOX, Fox Deportes |
| At St. Louis Cardinals | Sunday, Aug. 10 | 7:10 p.m. | ESPN |
| At Toronto Blue Jays | Tuesday, Aug. 12 | 7:07 p.m. | TBS, Marquee Sports Network |
| At Toronto Blue Jays | Wednesday, Aug. 13 | 7:07 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Toronto Blue Jays | Thursday, Aug. 14 | 3:07 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | Friday, Aug. 15 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | Saturday, Aug. 16 | 2:00 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network, FS1, Fox Deportes |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | Sunday, Aug. 17 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Monday, Aug. 18 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Monday, Aug. 18 | 8:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday, Aug. 19 | 8:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Wednesday, Aug. 20 | 8:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Thursday, Aug. 21 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network |
| At Los Angeles Angels | Friday, Aug. 22 | 9:38 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Los Angeles Angels | Saturday, Aug. 23 | 9:38 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Los Angeles Angels | Sunday, Aug. 24 | 4:07 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At San Francisco Giants | Tuesday, Aug. 26 | 9:45 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At San Francisco Giants | Wednesday, Aug. 27 | 9:45 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At San Francisco Giants | Thursday, Aug. 28 | 3:45 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Colorado Rockies | Friday, Aug. 29 | 8:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Colorado Rockies | Saturday, Aug. 30 | 8:10 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Colorado Rockies | Sunday, Aug. 31 | 3:10 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
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September |
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| Atlanta Braves | Monday, Sept. 1 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Atlanta Braves | Tuesday, Sept. 2 | 7:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Atlanta Braves | Wednesday, Sept. 3 | 7:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Washington Nationals | Friday, Sept. 5 | 2:20 p.m. | Apple TV+ |
| Washington Nationals | Saturday, Sept. 6 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Washington Nationals | Sunday, Sept. 7 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Atlanta Braves | Monday, Sept. 8 | 7:15 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Atlanta Braves | Tuesday, Sept. 9 | 7:15 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Atlanta Braves | Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 7:15 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Friday, Sept. 12 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Saturday, Sept. 13 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Sunday, Sept. 14 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Pittsburgh Pirates | Monday, Sept. 15 | 6:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network |
| At Pittsburgh Pirates | Tuesday, Sept. 16 | 6:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Pittsburgh Pirates | Wednesday, Sept. 17 | 12:35 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network |
| At Cincinnati Reds | Thursday, Sept. 18 | 7:00 p.m. | FOX |
| At Cincinnati Reds | Friday, Sept. 19 | 6:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network |
| At Cincinnati Reds | Saturday, Sept. 20 | 6:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Cincinnati Reds | Sunday, Sept. 21 | 1:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network+, MLB Network |
| New York Mets | Tuesday, Sept. 23 | 7:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| New York Mets | Wednesday, Sept. 24 | 7:40 p.m. | ESPN |
| New York Mets | Thursday, Sept. 25 | 7:40 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| St. Louis Cardinals | Friday, Sept. 26 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network |
| St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday, Sept. 27 | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| St. Louis Cardinals | Sunday, Sept. 28 | 3:20 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
Data effective as of post date.
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 2025 Cactus League kicks off on Thursday, February 20, when the Cubs take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. I’m especially excited about this matchup since the Cubs and Dodgers will face off again in mid-March during the MLB Tokyo Series.
With a jam-packed spring schedule featuring 29 games—including split-squad contests, exhibition matches in Tokyo, and two MLB Spring Breakout 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.
2025 Chicago Cubs Spring Training schedule
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| At Los Angeles Dodgers | Thursday, Feb. 20 | 3:05 p.m. | — |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | Friday, Feb. 21 | 3:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Chicago White Sox | Saturday, Feb.22 | 3:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Texas Rangers Rangers | Sunday, Feb. 23 | 3:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At San Deigo Padres | Monday, Feb. 24 | 3:10 p.m. | — |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | Tuesday, Feb. 25 | 3:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At San Francisco Giants | Wednesday, Feb. 26 | 3:05 p.m. | — |
| Los Angeles Angels | Thursday, Feb. 27 | 3:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Texas Rangers | Friday, Feb. 28 | 3:05 p.m. | — |
| Cleveland GuardiansSS | Saturday, March 1 | 3:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Kansas City RoyalsSS | Saturday, March 1 | 8:05 p.m. | — |
| Cincinnati Reds | Sunday, March 2 | 3:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Arizona Diamondbacks | Monday, March 3 | 3:10 p.m. | — |
| San Diego PadresSS | Tuesday, March 4 | 3:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Kansas City Royals | Thursday, March 6 | 8:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Chicago White Sox | Friday, March 7 | 3:05 p.m. | — |
| Seattle Mariners | Saturday, March 8 | 3:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| San Francisco GiantsSS | Sunday, March 9 | 4:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| At Cleveland Guardians GuardiansSS | Monday, March 10 | 4:05 p.m. | — |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday, March 11 | 4:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Spring Breakout: Cubs Prospects at Dodgers Prospects | Thursday, March 13 | 9:05 p.m. | MLB Network |
| At Hanshin Tigers (in Tokyo) | Friday, March 14 | 11:00 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
| Spring Breakout: Angels Prospects at Cubs Prospects | Saturday, March 15 | 9:05 p.m. | MLB Network |
| At Yomiuri Giants (in Tokyo) | Sunday, March 16 | 6:00 a.m. | Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network |
| San Diego Padres | Friday, March 21 | 4:05 p.m. | — |
| Colorado RockiesSS | Saturday, March 22 | 4:05 p.m. | — |
| Athletics | Sunday, March 23 | 4:05 p.m. | — |
| Atlanta Braves | Monday, March 24 | 4:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network |
| Atlanta Braves | Tuesday, March 25 | 4:05 p.m. | Marquee Sports Network |
Data effective as of post date.
SS indicates a split-squad game.
How to watch the Chicago Cubs for free
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You can use an over-the-air (OTA) antenna to catch some Chicago Cubs games on FOX for free this season. Antennas aren’t free, but you don’t need a TV subscription. Just use the FCC’s Reception Map Tool to check your area’s channels. Then, visit our Best OTA Antennas page for recommendations like the Mohu Leaf 50, which is ideal for suburban households.
Another viewing option is the Free Game of the Day on MLB.TV. Create an account on MLB.com to stream a free game each day of the regular season, but be aware of potential regional blackouts.
You can also try a free live TV streaming trial from services like DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, and YouTube TV. Our top pick for MLB action is DIRECTV STREAM, which has core national channels and most RSNs—including Marquee Sports Network and Chicago Sports Network.
How to watch the Chicago Cubs FAQ
What streaming service has Chicago Cubs games?
Most live TV streaming services have Cubs games, but DIRECTV STREAM is our favorite because of its national and in-market coverage. MLB.TV is available for streaming out-of-market games, while Apple TV+ shows exclusive matches.
How can I watch Marquee without cable?
You can watch Marquee Sports Network without cable via a standalone online subscription for $19.99 per month. The channel is also available through DIRECTV STREAM and Fubo, but you must live within the Cubs TV territory to watch live in-market games.
Can I watch Cubs games on Amazon Prime?
Yes, out-of-market Cubs fans can watch games on Amazon Prime Video by getting an MLB.TV subscription through Prime Video Channels.
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
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