How to Watch the Athletics Without Cable (2026)

Most Athletics games air on NBC Sports California in the Sacramento / Northern California market. The live card below shows tonight's Athletics game and the channel carrying it. Below that: how to stream NBC Sports California without cable, and the out-of-market options.

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Stream NBC Sports California without cable

Athletics games are carried by NBC Sports California in the Sacramento / Northern California market. Fubo carries NBC Sports California in-market, which makes it the most direct cord-cutter route to Athletics games.

Watch the Athletics on Fubo

Fubo carries NBC Sports California in the Sacramento / Northern California market. Regional restrictions apply — your home ZIP determines your regional sports networks, so Fubo confirms NBC Sports California at your address during signup. Free trial, cancel anytime.

Out-of-market Athletics games

Outside the NBC Sports California territory, MLB.TV streams every out-of-market Athletics game live. National broadcasts run on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, MLB Network, Apple TV+, and Peacock. Local blackout rules apply inside the NBC Sports California broadcast area.

How to Watch the Athletics Without Cable — FAQ

What channel are the Athletics on without cable?

Most regular-season Athletics games air on NBC Sports California in the Sacramento / Northern California market. Live-TV streaming services that carry NBC Sports California in-market include Fubo. Regional restrictions apply — your home ZIP determines which regional sports networks you receive, so confirm NBC Sports California is available at your address before subscribing.

Does Fubo carry NBC Sports California?

Yes — Fubo carries NBC Sports California in the Sacramento / Northern California market. Because regional sports networks are gated by your home ZIP code, Fubo confirms availability at your address during signup. Out-of-market Athletics games stream on MLB.TV (local blackout rules apply inside the NBC Sports California territory).

How can I watch the Athletics out of market?

Outside the NBC Sports California broadcast territory, MLB.TV streams every out-of-market Athletics game live. National Athletics games appear on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, MLB Network, Apple TV+, and Peacock throughout the season.