What channel is the Chicago Cubs game on tonight?

There is no Chicago Cubs game tonight. The next game is Friday, May 22 at 2:20 PM EDT on Apple TV+.

Is the next Chicago Cubs game free to watch?

No — The next Chicago Cubs game airs on Apple TV+, 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 much does it cost to watch the Chicago Cubs?

Chicago Cubs fans in Columbus, Oh need about $740/season ($92/month) across 3 services.

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Q: What services do I need to watch the Chicago Cubs?

Typical Chicago Cubs fans in Columbus, Oh need Sling Orange + Blue, Marquee Sports Network, and Apple TV+. Use the calculator for your ZIP-level version.

Full-season estimate: $740/season ($92/mo)

MLB

Chicago Cubs

29-21 · 3rd NL Central

Next game

Tomorrow

2:20 PM EDT · Wrigley Field

Only on Apple TV+

Best starting path

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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

Upcoming schedule

Next 14 days

Generated May 21, 2026; updated hourly.

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Date	Matchup	Time	Watch on
Fri, May 22	Astros at CubsMLB	2:20 PM EDT	Apple TV+Streaming-only
Sat, May 23	Astros at CubsMLB	2:20 PM EDT	ESPN
Sun, May 24	Astros at CubsMLB	2:20 PM EDT	MARQUEESPORTSNET
Mon, May 25	Cubs at PiratesMLB	1:35 PM EDT	MARQUEESPORTSNET
Tue, May 26	Cubs at PiratesMLB	6:40 PM EDT	MARQUEESPORTSNET
Wed, May 27	Cubs at PiratesMLB	6:40 PM EDT	MARQUEESPORTSNET
Thu, May 28	Cubs at PiratesMLB	6:40 PM EDT	MARQUEESPORTSNET
Fri, May 29	Cubs at CardinalsMLB	7:15 PM EDT	CARDINALSTV
Sat, May 30	Cubs at CardinalsMLB	7:15 PM EDT	FOX
Sun, May 31	Cubs at CardinalsMLB	7:20 PM EDT	NBC
Tue, Jun 2	Athletics at CubsMLB	8:05 PM EDT	MARQUEESPORTSNET
Wed, Jun 3	Athletics at CubsMLB	8:05 PM EDT	MARQUEESPORTSNET

Fri, May 22

2:20 PM EDT

Astros at Cubs

MLB

Apple TV+

Sat, May 23

2:20 PM EDT

Astros at Cubs

MLB

ESPN

Sun, May 24

2:20 PM EDT

Astros at Cubs

MLB

MARQUEESPORTSNET

Mon, May 25

1:35 PM EDT

Cubs at Pirates

MLB

MARQUEESPORTSNET

Tue, May 26

6:40 PM EDT

Cubs at Pirates

MLB

MARQUEESPORTSNET

Wed, May 27

6:40 PM EDT

Cubs at Pirates

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MARQUEESPORTSNET

Thu, May 28

6:40 PM EDT

Cubs at Pirates

MLB

MARQUEESPORTSNET

Fri, May 29

7:15 PM EDT

Cubs at Cardinals

MLB

CARDINALSTV

Sat, May 30

7:15 PM EDT

Cubs at Cardinals

MLB

FOX

Sun, May 31

7:20 PM EDT

Cubs at Cardinals

MLB

NBC

Tue, Jun 2

8:05 PM EDT

Athletics at Cubs

MLB

MARQUEESPORTSNET

Wed, Jun 3

8:05 PM EDT

Athletics at Cubs

MLB

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.

Apple TV+ tonight?

Percentile

51%

more expensive than 51% of teams

MLB Rank

#8/30

most expensive

MLB Avg

$90/mo

$5 above avg

MLB streaming range

Cheapest: Washington Nationals $75/mo

Most expensive: Boston Red Sox $104/mo

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Compare alternate setups, service detail, and coverage caveats without making the main answer harder to scan.

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 Columbus, Oh.

Estimated cost

$65.99/mo

Local coverage

Marquee Sports Network

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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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, May 22 at 2:20 PM EDT on Apple TV+.
Is the next Chicago Cubs game free to watch?: No — The next Chicago Cubs game airs on Apple TV+, 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 April 4, 2026

We price this guide from Columbus, Oh ZIP 43215; if neither a ZIP nor TV market is available, we fall back to CHICAGO.
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