You can watch Chicago Cubs games in 2026 mainly through Marquee Sports Network and a few major streaming/cable partners, with different options depending on whether you live in the Chicago market or out of market.

In-market (Chicago area)

If you’re in the Cubs’ home territory, most regular-season games are on Marquee Sports Network.

Main ways to watch:

  • Marquee Sports Network app / WatchMarquee.com
    • Direct-to-consumer subscription for in-market fans (no traditional cable required).
* Stream live Cubs games and Marquee original programming.
  • Live TV streaming services that carry Marquee
    • DIRECTV STREAM (Choice or similar RSN package) – includes Marquee; more expensive but very reliable for Cubs games.
* **Fubo** – in many Cubs territories includes Marquee Sports Network as well as national baseball channels.

* **Hulu + Live TV & Prime Video** – Marquee has recently announced availability through Hulu + Live TV and via Prime Video with an added Marquee subscription, expanding options for in-market streaming.
  • Traditional cable / satellite
    • Many regional cable providers and some satellite packages still carry Marquee in the Chicago area; exact availability depends on your local provider.

Key note:

  • When Marquee has rights, local Cubs games are blacked out on MLB.TV and sometimes on national apps if the game is exclusive locally.

Out-of-market (outside Chicago region)

If you’re not in the Cubs’ home TV territory:

  • MLB.TV (All Teams or Cubs games via Prime Video MLB.TV channel)
    • Lets you watch out-of-market Cubs games live or on demand.
* Includes extra features like MLB Network streaming (in some packages), select Minor League games, and highlight archives.

* Local blackout rules still apply if you travel _into_ Cubs territory.
  • National broadcast games
    • Some Cubs games appear nationally on:
      • ESPN
      • FOX / FS1
      • TBS
      • MLB Network
      • Apple TV+
      • Peacock
* These games can bypass Marquee depending on exclusive rights, but may still be subject to blackout based on location.

Quick “where to watch Cubs” cheat sheet

  • Want every local Cubs game in Chicago area?
    • Marquee app / WatchMarquee.com, DIRECTV STREAM (Choice), Fubo, or Hulu + Live TV / Prime Video where Marquee is included.
  • Live outside Cubs market and just want Cubs games?
    • MLB.TV subscription (standalone or via Prime Video channel) is usually the simplest.
  • Don’t care about full season, just big games?
    • Check national windows on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, Apple TV+, and Peacock week by week.

Forum-style notes & tips

“Basically you have two options. You can subscribe to Marquee, or you can subscribe to MLB TV and watch all non-blackout games.”

Common fan advice from community discussions:

  • In Chicago:
    • Marquee direct subscription is often cheaper than building a whole big-channel bundle if all you care about is Cubs.
  • Outside Chicago:
    • MLB.TV plus a smaller general streaming bundle (for ESPN/FOX playoff games) is a popular combo.
  • Always double-check:
    • Whether Marquee is in your specific ZIP code on DIRECTV STREAM/Fubo/Hulu + Live TV, since RSN availability can vary by neighborhood.

TL;DR:

  • Chicago area: Use Marquee Sports Network (app/WatchMarquee or via DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Prime Video where supported).
  • Outside market: Use MLB.TV (standalone or through Prime Video) for most Cubs games, plus national channels for select matchups.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.