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 FuboFubo 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.
Watching the Athletics in the 2026 postseason
NBC Sports California carries the Athletics all regular season in the Sacramento / Northern California market, and carries none of October. Every postseason game is a national broadcast, so the channel you have used since March stops being the answer the moment the Athletics qualify. As an American League team, their path runs NBC in the Wild Card round, then TBS for both the Division Series and the American League Championship Series, then FOX for the World Series.
| Round | Dates | TV | Streams on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Card Series | September 29 – October 1 | NBC | Peacock |
| AL Division Series | October 3–10 | TBS | HBO Max |
| AL Championship Series | October 12–20 | TBS | HBO Max |
| World Series | October 23–31 | FOX | FOX One |
New this year: the Wild Card round moved to NBC and Peacock. NBC has not carried postseason baseball since 2000. Anything written before this season points you at the wrong channel for the Athletics’ opening round.
None of it needs a cable-replacement bundle. Peacock streams the Wild Card round, HBO Max streams both American League rounds, and FOX One streams the World Series — and NBC and FOX are free over the air with an antenna in most markets. Postseason games are never blacked out, so a Athletics fan outside Sacramento / Northern California sees exactly what one inside it does.
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.
What channel are Athletics playoff games on in 2026?
The round decides it. Wild Card games are on NBC and Peacock, new for 2026. As a American League team, Athletics Division Series and Championship Series games are on TBS, streaming on HBO Max. Every World Series game is on FOX. NBC Sports California carries no postseason games.
Can I watch the Athletics in the playoffs without cable?
Yes, and without a live-TV bundle. Peacock streams the Wild Card round, HBO Max streams the AL Division and Championship Series, and FOX One streams the World Series. NBC and FOX also broadcast free over the air with <a href="/go/antenna?src=mlb-postseason-faq" rel="sponsored nofollow" style="color:var(--gold,#0E5A32);font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px;">an antenna</a> in most markets. Postseason games are not blacked out, so it does not matter whether you are inside the Sacramento / Northern California market.