MLB watch guide
How to Watch the Chicago Cubs
Full-season estimate: $740/season ($92/mo)
MLB
Chicago Cubs
27-14 · 1st NL Central
Next game
Tomorrow
Best starting path
Start here to watch the Chicago Cubs
Sling Orange + Blue + Marquee Sports Network + Apple TV+
Start with Sling Orange + Blue, Marquee Sports Network, and Apple TV+ for Chicago Cubs fans in Chicago. Budget about $740/season ($92/month) once local and national windows are included.
Season
$740
Monthly
$92
Upcoming schedule
Next 14 days
Generated May 11, 2026; updated hourly.
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| Date | Matchup | Time | Watch on |
|---|---|---|---|
Cubs at BravesMLB | 7:15 PM EDT | MARQUEESPORTSNET | |
Cubs at BravesMLB | 7:15 PM EDT | MARQUEESPORTSNET | |
Cubs at BravesMLB | 7:15 PM EDT | MARQUEESPORTSNET | |
Cubs at White SoxMLB | 7:40 PM EDT | CHSN | |
Cubs at White SoxMLB | 7:10 PM EDT | CHSN | |
Cubs at White SoxMLB | 2:10 PM EDT | CHSN | |
Brewers at CubsMLB | 7:40 PM EDT | MARQUEESPORTSNET | |
Brewers at CubsMLB | 7:40 PM EDT | MARQUEESPORTSNET | |
Brewers at CubsMLB | 7:40 PM EDT | ESPN | |
Astros at CubsMLB | 2:20 PM EDT | Apple TV+Streaming-only | |
Astros at CubsMLB | 2:20 PM EDT | ESPN | |
Astros at CubsMLB | 2:20 PM EDT | MARQUEESPORTSNET |
Platform checks
Is the Chicago Cubs game on a streaming-only service tonight?
Jump straight to the yes/no pages fans search before game time. Each page points back here for the full schedule and cost stack.
Percentile
51%
more expensive than 51% of teams
MLB Rank
#8/30
most expensive
MLB Avg
$90/mo
$5 above avg
MLB streaming range
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Alternative stacks
DIRECTV STREAM Choice
DIRECTV STREAM Choice + Apple TV+
Complete coverage in the model, but about $72/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$101
Season
$812
YouTube TV
YouTube TV + Marquee Sports Network + Apple TV+
Complete coverage in the model, but about $136/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$109
Season
$876
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV + Marquee Sports Network + Apple TV+
Complete coverage in the model, but about $136/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$109
Season
$876
Recommended stack details
Base package
Sling Orange + Blue
Covers the national windows that still matter for Chicago Cubs fans in Chicago.
Estimated cost
$65.99/mo
Local coverage
Marquee Sports Network
Standalone app
Standalone app
Estimated cost
$19.99/mo
Add-on
Apple TV+
Apple TV+ - ~29 Friday Night Baseball games
Friday Night Baseball (exclusive)
Estimated cost
$12.99/mo
What this page assumes you can skip
Prime Video, Netflix Standard with ads, Peacock Premium, NFL Sunday Ticket, and a few other non-essential extras.
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Tonight, asked & answered
The questions fans ask right now
- What channel is the Chicago Cubs game on tonight?
- There is no Chicago Cubs game tonight. The next game is Tuesday, May 12 at 7:15 PM EDT on MARQUEESPORTSNET.
- Is the next Chicago Cubs game free to watch?
- No — The next Chicago Cubs game airs on MARQUEESPORTSNET, which requires a subscription.
- Is the Chicago Cubs game on Apple TV+ tonight?
- There is no Chicago Cubs game tonight, so nothing is on Apple TV+ for this team tonight.
How we checked the math
Last reviewed
- We price the Chicago Cubs home-market setup first, using CHICAGO as the local TV market.
- MLB coverage can mix local rights, national windows, and direct-to-consumer add-ons.
- Change the ZIP, add another team, or model an away-market fan when your setup is different.
Rights watch
Chicago Cubs rights news to watch
Pricing
MASN+ season pass gives Orioles fans a cheaper local path
Baltimore fans now have a short-window season-pass offer to compare against monthly MASN+ or a full live-TV bundle.
DTC launch
SNLA+ makes Dodgers local games a direct streaming decision
Dodgers fans in the SportsNet LA home territory now have a direct option to weigh against live-TV bundles.
Exclusive window
Apple TV+ keeps Friday MLB as a separate habit
Friday Night Baseball returned for 2026, so MLB fans still need to check whether their team has an Apple-only night.