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How to Watch the Chicago Cubs
Full-season estimate: $740/season ($92/mo)
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Sling Orange + Blue + Marquee Sports Network + Apple TV
Start with Sling Orange + Blue, Marquee Sports Network, and Apple TV for Chicago Cubs fans in Columbus, Oh. Budget about $740/season ($92/month) once local and national windows are included.
Using location ZIP 43215 (Columbus, Oh).
Season
$740
Monthly
$92
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Upcoming schedule
Next 14 days
Generated Aug 21, 2026; updated hourly.
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| Date | Matchup | Time | Watch on |
|---|---|---|---|
Today | Cubs at MarinersMLB | 10:10 PM EDT | KING 5 |
Cubs at MarinersMLB | 7:15 PM EDT | FOX | |
Cubs at MarinersMLB | 4:10 PM EDT | Mariners.TV | |
Cubs at DiamondbacksMLB | 9:40 PM EDT | DBACKS.TV | |
Cubs at DiamondbacksMLB | 9:40 PM EDT | DBACKS.TV | |
Cubs at DiamondbacksMLB | 3:40 PM EDT | DBACKS.TV | |
Reds at CubsMLB | 2:20 PM EDT | ESPN | |
Reds at CubsMLB | 2:20 PM EDT | Marquee Sports Net | |
Reds at CubsMLB | 7:20 PM EDT | NBC | |
Brewers at CubsMLB | 7:40 PM EDT | Brewers.TV | |
Brewers at CubsMLB | 7:40 PM EDT | Brewers.TV | |
Brewers at CubsMLB | 7:40 PM EDT | Brewers.TV | |
Brewers at CubsMLB | 7:15 PM EDT | FOX |
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Is the Chicago Cubs game on a streaming-only service tonight?
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Percentile
30%
more expensive than 30% of teams
MLB Rank
#6/30
most expensive
MLB Avg
$89/mo
$3 above avg
MLB streaming range
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Alternative stacks
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
DIRECTV STREAM Choice
DIRECTV STREAM Choice + Apple TV
Complete coverage in the model, but about $184/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$115
Season
$924
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV + Marquee Sports Network + Apple TV
Complete coverage in the model, but about $192/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$116
Season
$932
Recommended stack details
Base package
Sling Orange + Blue
Covers the national windows that still matter for Chicago Cubs fans in Columbus, Oh.
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 - ~51 Friday Night Baseball games
Friday Night Baseball (exclusive)
From 2026 every MLS match is included with the base Apple TV subscription; the separate MLS Season Pass was discontinued.
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 Friday, Aug 21 at 10:10 PM EDT on KING 5.
- Is the next Chicago Cubs game free to watch?
- No. The next Chicago Cubs game airs on KING 5, 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 this guide from Columbus, Oh ZIP 43215; if neither a ZIP nor TV market is available, we fall back to CHICAGO.
- 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.