Stream Marquee Sports Network without cable
Cubs games are carried by Marquee Sports Network in the Chicago market. Fubo carries Marquee Sports Network in-market, which makes it the most direct cord-cutter route to Cubs games. Marquee is on Fubo's national base plan, but live Cubs games are blacked out outside the Chicago regional area.
Watch the Cubs on FuboFubo carries Marquee Sports Network in the Chicago market. Regional restrictions apply — your home ZIP determines your regional sports networks, so Fubo confirms Marquee Sports Network at your address during signup. Free trial, cancel anytime.
Out-of-market Cubs games
Outside the Marquee Sports Network territory, MLB.TV streams every out-of-market Cubs game live. National broadcasts run on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, MLB Network, Apple TV+, and Peacock. Local blackout rules apply inside the Marquee Sports Network broadcast area.
Watching the Cubs in the 2026 postseason
Marquee Sports Network carries the Cubs all regular season in the Chicago 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 Cubs qualify. As a National League team, their path runs NBC in the Wild Card round, then FOX or FS1 for both the Division Series and the National League Championship Series, then FOX for the World Series.
| Round | Dates | TV | Streams on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Card Series | September 29 – October 1 | NBC | Peacock |
| NL Division Series | October 3–9 | FOX or FS1 | FOX One |
| NL Championship Series | October 11–19 | FOX or FS1 | FOX One |
| 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 Cubs’ opening round.
None of it needs a cable-replacement bundle. Peacock streams the Wild Card round, and FOX One streams both National League rounds and 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 Cubs fan outside Chicago sees exactly what one inside it does.
How to Watch the Cubs Without Cable — FAQ
What channel are the Cubs on without cable?
Most regular-season Chicago Cubs games air on Marquee Sports Network in the Chicago market. Live-TV streaming services that carry Marquee Sports Network in-market include Fubo. Regional restrictions apply — your home ZIP determines which regional sports networks you receive, so confirm Marquee Sports Network is available at your address before subscribing.
Does Fubo carry Marquee Sports Network?
Yes — Fubo carries Marquee Sports Network in the Chicago market. Because regional sports networks are gated by your home ZIP code, Fubo confirms availability at your address during signup. Out-of-market Cubs games stream on MLB.TV (local blackout rules apply inside the Marquee Sports Network territory).
How can I watch the Cubs out of market?
Outside the Marquee Sports Network broadcast territory, MLB.TV streams every out-of-market Cubs game live. National Cubs games appear on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, MLB Network, Apple TV+, and Peacock throughout the season.
What channel are Cubs playoff games on in 2026?
The round decides it. Wild Card games are on NBC and Peacock, new for 2026. As a National League team, Cubs Division Series and Championship Series games are on FOX or FS1, streaming on FOX One. Every World Series game is on FOX. Marquee Sports Network carries no postseason games.
Can I watch the Cubs in the playoffs without cable?
Yes, and without a live-TV bundle. Peacock streams the Wild Card round, and FOX One streams the NL Division and Championship Series plus 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 Chicago market.